Study: Psychological adverse effects of antidepressants
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Study: Use of antibiotics to prevent complications from respiratory infections in children isn’t supported
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FDA approves Imbruvica to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia
On Feb. 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded the approved use of Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients who have…
FDA launches campaign to stop youth tobacco use
On Feb. 4, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the launch of a national public education campaign, called “The Real Cost”, to…
Study: Radiation therapy skin reactions may be preventable
Severe skin reactions during radiation therapy could be prevented by applying a thin transparent silicone dressing to the skin from the first day of…
Study: Sedentary behavior associated with disability
A study in the Journal of Physical Activity & Health reports that sedentary behavior in adults aged 60 years and older is a risk…
Study: SNFs have high readmission rates of Medicare patients
A high percentage of Medicare patients who are discharged from skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) will return to the hospital or the ED within 30…
Study: Nurse workload and education affect patient mortality
A study in The Lancet found that patients are more likely to die after common surgical procedures when they are cared for in hospitals…
Best hospitals share secrets for success
Healthgrades has released “America’s 100 Best Hospitals 2014” list. Based on interviews with representatives from the various hospitals, there are three themes that are…
Weapon use predicts subsequent abuse incidents
Women are up to 83% more likely to experience repeat abuse by their male partners if a weapon is used in the initial abuse…
Number of RN smokers declines
According to a study in JAMA, the number of RNs who smoke significantly declined from 2003 to 2010-2011 (from 11% to 7%, a 36%…
Study: Decriminalization of marijuana increases pediatric ED admissions
A study in the Annals of Emergency Medicine found dramatic increases in children requiring medical intervention in states that decriminalized marijuana, although the overall…
Study: Psychological adverse effects of antidepressants
Thoughts of suicide, sexual difficulties and emotional numbness as a result of anti-depressants may be more widespread than previously thought, according to…
Study: Use of antibiotics to prevent complications from respiratory infections in children isn’t supported
An analysis published in The Cochrane Report says current evidence doesn’t provide strong support for using antibiotics to prevent ear infections and…
FDA approves Imbruvica to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia
On Feb. 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded the approved use of Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for chronic lymphocytic leukemia patients…
FDA launches campaign to stop youth tobacco use
On Feb. 4, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the launch of a national public education campaign, called “The Real…
Study: Radiation therapy skin reactions may be preventable
Severe skin reactions during radiation therapy could be prevented by applying a thin transparent silicone dressing to the skin from the first…
Study: Sedentary behavior associated with disability
A study in the Journal of Physical Activity & Health reports that sedentary behavior in adults aged 60 years and older is…
Study: SNFs have high readmission rates of Medicare patients
A high percentage of Medicare patients who are discharged from skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) will return to the hospital or the ED…
Study: Nurse workload and education affect patient mortality
A study in The Lancet found that patients are more likely to die after common surgical procedures when they are cared for…
Best hospitals share secrets for success
Healthgrades has released “America’s 100 Best Hospitals 2014” list. Based on interviews with representatives from the various hospitals, there are three themes…
Weapon use predicts subsequent abuse incidents
Women are up to 83% more likely to experience repeat abuse by their male partners if a weapon is used in the…
Number of RN smokers declines
According to a study in JAMA, the number of RNs who smoke significantly declined from 2003 to 2010-2011 (from 11% to 7%,…
Study: Decriminalization of marijuana increases pediatric ED admissions
A study in the Annals of Emergency Medicine found dramatic increases in children requiring medical intervention in states that decriminalized marijuana, although…
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