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Vapor from e-cigarettes may increase bacterial growth and hamper immune system

The vapor from e-cigarettes suppresses immune defenses while increasing bacterial virulence, according to a mouse study in the Journal of Molecular Medicine. Read more and…

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty for weight loss

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is a minimally invasive, safe and cost-effective weight loss intervention, according to a study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Read…

Pleural and Pneumopericardial Drainage Sets recalled

On Jan. 11, the Food and Drug Administration posted that Stryker Sustainability Solutions recalled its Pleural and Pneumopericardial Drainage Sets because the company received…

Prescribed opioids among pregnant women may have contributed to increase in neonatal abstinence syndrome

The increase in use of prescribed opioids among women during pregnancy has probably contributed to the rise in neonatal abstinence syndrome, according to an…

CMS plans to end meaningful use program

The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) plans to replace its unpopular meaningful use program in 2016. Read more and read the speech by…

FDA approves product for treating diabetic foot ulcers

On January 7, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new indication for the Integra Omnigraft Dermal Regeneration Matrix (Omnigraft) to treat certain…

Patient outcomes similar for ICU patients under ACNP and resident team care

Outcomes are comparable for critically ill patients cared for by acute care nurse practitioners (ACNP) and resident teams, according to a study in CHEST.…

New guidelines for care of the perioperative geriatric patient

The American College of Surgeons has released “Optimal Perioperative Care of the Geriatric Patient” Read more.

FDA approves new drug for gout

On Dec. 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zurampic (lesinurad) to treat high levels of uric acid in the blood (hyperuricemia)…

Night shift workers may be more at risk for car crashes

A study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has found an increased risk of drowsy driving related motor vehicle crashes, as…

FDA allows marketing of cooling cap for chemotherapy

On Dec. 8, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the Dignitana DigniCap Cooling System for marketing. The system reduces the frequency and…

FDA changes blood donation policy

On Dec. 21, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) changed its recommendation that men who have sex with men be indefinitely deferred from donating…

Vapor from e-cigarettes may increase bacterial growth and hamper immune system

The vapor from e-cigarettes suppresses immune defenses while increasing bacterial virulence, according to a mouse study in the Journal of Molecular Medicine.…

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty for weight loss

Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is a minimally invasive, safe and cost-effective weight loss intervention, according to a study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and…

Pleural and Pneumopericardial Drainage Sets recalled

On Jan. 11, the Food and Drug Administration posted that Stryker Sustainability Solutions recalled its Pleural and Pneumopericardial Drainage Sets because the…

Prescribed opioids among pregnant women may have contributed to increase in neonatal abstinence syndrome

The increase in use of prescribed opioids among women during pregnancy has probably contributed to the rise in neonatal abstinence syndrome, according…

CMS plans to end meaningful use program

The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) plans to replace its unpopular meaningful use program in 2016. Read more and read the…

FDA approves product for treating diabetic foot ulcers

On January 7, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new indication for the Integra Omnigraft Dermal Regeneration Matrix (Omnigraft) to…

Patient outcomes similar for ICU patients under ACNP and resident team care

Outcomes are comparable for critically ill patients cared for by acute care nurse practitioners (ACNP) and resident teams, according to a study…

New guidelines for care of the perioperative geriatric patient

The American College of Surgeons has released “Optimal Perioperative Care of the Geriatric Patient” Read more.

FDA approves new drug for gout

On Dec. 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zurampic (lesinurad) to treat high levels of uric acid in the…

Night shift workers may be more at risk for car crashes

A study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has found an increased risk of drowsy driving related motor vehicle…

FDA allows marketing of cooling cap for chemotherapy

On Dec. 8, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the Dignitana DigniCap Cooling System for marketing. The system reduces the…

FDA changes blood donation policy

On Dec. 21, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) changed its recommendation that men who have sex with men be indefinitely deferred…

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