FDA approves first anti-diarrheal drug for HIV/AIDS patients
On Dec. 31, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Fulyzaq (crofelemer) to relieve symptoms of diarrhea in HIV/AIDS patients taking antiretroviral…
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HHS releases modifications to HIPAA privacy, security, enforcement, and breach notification rule
On Jan. 17, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released “Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules under…
FDA issue draft guidance on making opioids harder to abuse
On Jan. 9, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a draft guidance document to assist industry in developing new formulations of…
Study: Donor feces more effective than vancomycin in treatment of recurrent C. difficile
A study in The New England Journal of Medicine found that infusing a solution of donor feces through a nasoduodenal tube was “significantly more…
Study: Mindfulness meditation may help patients with chronic inflammation
A study in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity found that an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) intervention reduced the inflammatory response, suggesting that MBSR may…
Joint Commission proposes alarm management as 2014 National Patient Safety Goal
The Joint Commission is inviting comments on its proposed 2014 National Patient Safety Goal on management of alarms. The 15-question survey should take about…
‘Post-hospital syndrome’ in NEJM
“Post-Hospital Syndrome — An Acquired, Transient Condition of Generalized Risk,” in The New England Journal of Medicine, presents “post-hospital syndrome” as a construct related…
Study: NP-staffed clinic improves care, lowers cost for women with benign breast conditions
The Virginia Mason Breast Clinic, staffed by nurse practitioners (NPs), has substantially improved care timeliness for women with symptomatic benign breast conditions, according to…
NEJM article addresses challenges of evaluating patient satisfaction
An article in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) discusses the challenges of measuring patient experiences and provides guidelines for increasing effectiveness, including…
Study: Disinfecting caps reduce CLABSI rates
Using a disinfection cap (with isopropyl alcohol) on central line catheters significantly reduced central-line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates, according to a study in…
FDA permits marketing of device to seal lung punctures
On Dec. 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration allowed marketing of the Bio-Seal Lung Biopsy Tract Plug System, a device that seals punctures…
FDA expands Zytiga’s use for late-stage breast cancer
On Dec. 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the approved use of Zytiga (abiraterone acetate) to treat men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate…
FDA approves first anti-diarrheal drug for HIV/AIDS patients
On Dec. 31, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Fulyzaq (crofelemer) to relieve symptoms of diarrhea in HIV/AIDS patients…
HHS releases modifications to HIPAA privacy, security, enforcement, and breach notification rule
On Jan. 17, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released “Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification…
FDA issue draft guidance on making opioids harder to abuse
On Jan. 9, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a draft guidance document to assist industry in developing new…
Study: Donor feces more effective than vancomycin in treatment of recurrent C. difficile
A study in The New England Journal of Medicine found that infusing a solution of donor feces through a nasoduodenal tube was…
Study: Mindfulness meditation may help patients with chronic inflammation
A study in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity found that an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) intervention reduced the inflammatory response, suggesting that…
Joint Commission proposes alarm management as 2014 National Patient Safety Goal
The Joint Commission is inviting comments on its proposed 2014 National Patient Safety Goal on management of alarms. The 15-question survey should…
‘Post-hospital syndrome’ in NEJM
“Post-Hospital Syndrome — An Acquired, Transient Condition of Generalized Risk,” in The New England Journal of Medicine, presents “post-hospital syndrome” as a…
Study: NP-staffed clinic improves care, lowers cost for women with benign breast conditions
The Virginia Mason Breast Clinic, staffed by nurse practitioners (NPs), has substantially improved care timeliness for women with symptomatic benign breast conditions,…
NEJM article addresses challenges of evaluating patient satisfaction
An article in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) discusses the challenges of measuring patient experiences and provides guidelines for increasing…
Study: Disinfecting caps reduce CLABSI rates
Using a disinfection cap (with isopropyl alcohol) on central line catheters significantly reduced central-line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates, according to a…
FDA permits marketing of device to seal lung punctures
On Dec. 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration allowed marketing of the Bio-Seal Lung Biopsy Tract Plug System, a device that…
FDA expands Zytiga’s use for late-stage breast cancer
On Dec. 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the approved use of Zytiga (abiraterone acetate) to treat men with metastatic…
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