Mammographic screening benefits may be overestimated
The mortality risk reduction benefits of mammographic screening have been overestimated, according to a study in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine.…
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OSHA takes new steps to protect nurses
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has released inspection guidance that targets musculoskeletal disorders related to patient or resident handling; workplace violence; bloodborne…
FDA approves antiplatelet drug for use during PCI
On June 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Kengreal (cangrelor), an I.V. antiplatelet drug, for use in adults undergoing undergoing percutaneous…
UTIs and STIs frequently misdiagnosed in the ED
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in women are misdiagnosed in emergency departments nearly half the time, according to a study…
High cholesterol in Hispanics under-recognized and undertreated
Nearly half of Hispanics don’t know they have high cholesterol and of those who are aware, less than a third are being treated, according…
FDA approves artificial heart valve
On June 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) for patients with aortic valve stenosis.…
FDA mandates removal of trans fats in processed foods
On June 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that food manufacturers will have 3 years to remove partially hydrogenated oils, the…
Higher intake of dietary trans fats worsens memory
Higher consumption of dietary trans fatty acids, commonly used in processed foods, has been linked to worsened memory function in men 45 years old…
New suicide prevention guidelines
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center has published, “Comprehensive Emergency Department Guide Provides U.S. Health Care Professionals with Vital Tools in Caring for Adult Patients…
FDA issues alert for facial soft tissue fillers
On May 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert about the possibility of rare, but serious, injuries that may occur…
Position statement on diabetes self-management education released
“Diabetes self-management education and support in type 2 diabetes: A joint position statement of the American Diabetes Association, the American Association of Diabetes Educators,…
Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines published
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published “Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2015 in MMWR. ” Access the guidelines.
Mammographic screening benefits may be overestimated
The mortality risk reduction benefits of mammographic screening have been overestimated, according to a study in the Journal of the Royal Society…
OSHA takes new steps to protect nurses
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has released inspection guidance that targets musculoskeletal disorders related to patient or resident handling; workplace…
FDA approves antiplatelet drug for use during PCI
On June 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Kengreal (cangrelor), an I.V. antiplatelet drug, for use in adults undergoing…
UTIs and STIs frequently misdiagnosed in the ED
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in women are misdiagnosed in emergency departments nearly half the time, according to…
High cholesterol in Hispanics under-recognized and undertreated
Nearly half of Hispanics don’t know they have high cholesterol and of those who are aware, less than a third are being…
FDA approves artificial heart valve
On June 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) for patients with aortic…
FDA mandates removal of trans fats in processed foods
On June 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that food manufacturers will have 3 years to remove partially hydrogenated…
Higher intake of dietary trans fats worsens memory
Higher consumption of dietary trans fatty acids, commonly used in processed foods, has been linked to worsened memory function in men 45…
New suicide prevention guidelines
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center has published, “Comprehensive Emergency Department Guide Provides U.S. Health Care Professionals with Vital Tools in Caring for…
FDA issues alert for facial soft tissue fillers
On May 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert about the possibility of rare, but serious, injuries that…
Position statement on diabetes self-management education released
“Diabetes self-management education and support in type 2 diabetes: A joint position statement of the American Diabetes Association, the American Association of…
Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines published
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published “Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2015 in MMWR. ” Access the guidelines.
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