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According to a recent study, from 2005 to 2010, the national number of pedestrians struck and killed by distracted drivers increased from 344 to…
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BSN, MSN graduates more likely to land jobs
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Study: Natural compound may block effects of methamphetamine
Researchers at the University of Missouri have found that resveratrol may block the effects of methamphetamine. Read more.
FDA allows marketing of ‘next generation’ gene sequencing devices
On Nov. 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed marketing of four diagnostic devices that can be used for high throughput gene…
Study: Atrial fib hospitalizations, costs soar in U.S.
U.S. hospitalizations and costs of care for atrial fibrillation nearly doubled from 1998 to 2010, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s…
New intravaginal ring
Researchers have developed a new intravaginal ring for the sustained 90-day co-delivery of tenofovir and levonorgestrel, an anti-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) drug and a…
FDA approves Gazyva for chronic lymphocytic leukemia
On Nov. 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Gazyva (obinutuzumab) for use in combination with chlorambucil to treat patients with previously…
ACE inhibitors and acute kidney injury
Researchers in England found that increased prescribing of ACE inhibitors and angiotensin-receptor antagonists (ARAs) was associated with the increased rates of hospital admissions for…
FDA approves extended-release, single-entity hydrocodone product
On Oct. 25, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zohydro ER (hydrocodone bitartrate extended-release capsules) for the management of pain severe enough…
Independent NP practice in retail clinics saves money
According to a study in Health Affairs, the cost per episode treated by nurse practitioners (NPs) in retail clinics was lower in states where…
Study: Despite increased resources, US lags in health outcomes
A study in JAMA reports that despite increased resources for health care, the US lags behind other peer nations in many areas, including life…
Study: Distracted driving more lethal
According to a recent study, from 2005 to 2010, the national number of pedestrians struck and killed by distracted drivers increased from…
Study: No same-day play for athletes with concussion symptoms
Any athlete with concussion symptoms should not be allowed to return to play on the same day, according to the latest consensus…
BSN, MSN graduates more likely to land jobs
According to new data from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, graduates of entry-level baccalaureate (BSN) and master’s nursing programs are…
Study: Natural compound may block effects of methamphetamine
Researchers at the University of Missouri have found that resveratrol may block the effects of methamphetamine. Read more.
FDA allows marketing of ‘next generation’ gene sequencing devices
On Nov. 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed marketing of four diagnostic devices that can be used for high…
Study: Atrial fib hospitalizations, costs soar in U.S.
U.S. hospitalizations and costs of care for atrial fibrillation nearly doubled from 1998 to 2010, according to research presented at the American…
New intravaginal ring
Researchers have developed a new intravaginal ring for the sustained 90-day co-delivery of tenofovir and levonorgestrel, an anti-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) drug…
FDA approves Gazyva for chronic lymphocytic leukemia
On Nov. 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Gazyva (obinutuzumab) for use in combination with chlorambucil to treat patients…
ACE inhibitors and acute kidney injury
Researchers in England found that increased prescribing of ACE inhibitors and angiotensin-receptor antagonists (ARAs) was associated with the increased rates of hospital…
FDA approves extended-release, single-entity hydrocodone product
On Oct. 25, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zohydro ER (hydrocodone bitartrate extended-release capsules) for the management of pain…
Independent NP practice in retail clinics saves money
According to a study in Health Affairs, the cost per episode treated by nurse practitioners (NPs) in retail clinics was lower in…
Study: Despite increased resources, US lags in health outcomes
A study in JAMA reports that despite increased resources for health care, the US lags behind other peer nations in many areas,…
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