Positive RN staffing reduces stroke mortality
The ratio of RNs on the weekends affects mortality outcomes after stroke, according to a study in PLOS Medicine. Patients admitted to a unit…
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Joint Commission releases Sentinel Event Alert
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FDA approves new device that may boost number of lung transplants
On August 12, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the XVIVO Perfusion System (XPS) with STEEN Solution, a device for preserving donated…
FDA approves new type of drug for insomnia
On August 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Belsomra (suvorexant) tablets for treating insomnia. Belsomra is the first approved orexin receptor…
Study: Smaller physician practices have lower preventable readmissions
A study published by Health Affairs has found that smaller physician practices have a lower rate of preventable hospital admissions compared to larger practices.…
FDA approves new drug for type 2 diabetes
On August 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Jardiance (empagliflozin) tablets as an addition to diet and exercise to improve glycemic…
FDA approves new drug for skin infections
On August 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Orbactiv (oritavancin), a new antibacterial drug to treat adults with skin infections. Read…
Genetic testing recommended for colorectal cancer patients
A new guideline from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer recommends genetic testing of tumors for all newly diagnosed colorectal cancer patients.…
Study: Efforts to reduce smoking may reduce suicide
A study in Nicotine & Tobacco Research reports that population interventions (cigarette excise tax, smoke-free air policies) seem to reduce the incidence of suicide.…
FDA approves Afrezza
On June 27, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Afrezza (insulin human) Inhalation Powder, a rapid-acting inhaled insulin to improve glycemic control…
Bullying toolkit available
Access “Civility Tool-kit: Resources to Empower Nurse Leaders to Identify, Intervene, and Prevent Workplace Bullying,” supported by the RWJF Executive Nurse Fellows Program, funded…
FDA approves drug for treating rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
On July 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Beleodaq (belinostat) for the treatment of patients with peripheral T-cell lymphoma, a rare…
Positive RN staffing reduces stroke mortality
The ratio of RNs on the weekends affects mortality outcomes after stroke, according to a study in PLOS Medicine. Patients admitted to…
Joint Commission releases Sentinel Event Alert
On Aug. 20, The Joint Commission released “Sentinel Event Alert 53: Managing risk during transition to new ISO tubing connector standards.” New…
FDA approves new device that may boost number of lung transplants
On August 12, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the XVIVO Perfusion System (XPS) with STEEN Solution, a device for…
FDA approves new type of drug for insomnia
On August 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Belsomra (suvorexant) tablets for treating insomnia. Belsomra is the first approved…
Study: Smaller physician practices have lower preventable readmissions
A study published by Health Affairs has found that smaller physician practices have a lower rate of preventable hospital admissions compared to…
FDA approves new drug for type 2 diabetes
On August 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Jardiance (empagliflozin) tablets as an addition to diet and exercise to…
FDA approves new drug for skin infections
On August 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Orbactiv (oritavancin), a new antibacterial drug to treat adults with skin…
Genetic testing recommended for colorectal cancer patients
A new guideline from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer recommends genetic testing of tumors for all newly diagnosed colorectal…
Study: Efforts to reduce smoking may reduce suicide
A study in Nicotine & Tobacco Research reports that population interventions (cigarette excise tax, smoke-free air policies) seem to reduce the incidence…
FDA approves Afrezza
On June 27, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Afrezza (insulin human) Inhalation Powder, a rapid-acting inhaled insulin to improve…
Bullying toolkit available
Access “Civility Tool-kit: Resources to Empower Nurse Leaders to Identify, Intervene, and Prevent Workplace Bullying,” supported by the RWJF Executive Nurse Fellows…
FDA approves drug for treating rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
On July 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Beleodaq (belinostat) for the treatment of patients with peripheral T-cell lymphoma,…
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