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Antibiotic prescriptions more common in children on asthma drugs
Children who take an asthma drug are more likely to be prescribed an antibiotic according to a study in Pediatrics. The authors state that…
FDA restricts patient access to rosiglitazone
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added new restrictions on how rosiglitazone-containing medicines (Avandia, Avandamet, Avandaryl): Healthcare providers must enroll in a…
FDA approves test to distinguish between MRSA and MSSA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the first test that can quickly distinguish between methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and methicillin…
Weight loss by overweight and obese women increases vitamin D
Overweight and obese women who lost weight experienced increased levels of Vitamin D according to a study in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Read…
Nicotine-free inhaler helps stop smoking
In a study of 120 smokers, those who saw handling of the cigarette as an important part of smoking and used a nicotine-free inhaler…
Aerobic exercise eases nicotine withdrawal symptoms, but effects are short-term
A study has found that although moderate aerobic exercise eases nicotine withdrawal symptoms, but the effects aren’t sustained from one exercise session to the…
New study on physician disruptive behavior released
The American College of Physician Executives and QuantiaMD have released a survey and white paper, “Disruptive Physician Behavior.” More than 70% physicians surveyed reported…
Mind/body intervention boosts IVF patient pregnancy rates
Women who underwent a mind/body intervention had a high pregnancy rate after in vitro fertilization (IVF) according to a study published by Fertility and…
Study finds LTRA as effective as inhaled steroids in first-line asthma management
A study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that treatment with a leukotriene-receptor antagonist (LTRA) was as effective as inhaled glucocorticoid therapy…
FDA permits marketing of dengue fever test
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing marketing of the first test to help diagnose people with signs and symptoms of dengue fever.…
FDA warns companies to stop MRSA claims
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued four warning letters to companies selling over-the-counter drug products, including hand sanitizers, telling them to stop…
Antibiotic prescriptions more common in children on asthma drugs
Children who take an asthma drug are more likely to be prescribed an antibiotic according to a study in Pediatrics. The authors…
FDA restricts patient access to rosiglitazone
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added new restrictions on how rosiglitazone-containing medicines (Avandia, Avandamet, Avandaryl): Healthcare providers must enroll…
FDA approves test to distinguish between MRSA and MSSA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the first test that can quickly distinguish between methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)…
Weight loss by overweight and obese women increases vitamin D
Overweight and obese women who lost weight experienced increased levels of Vitamin D according to a study in American Journal of Clinical…
Nicotine-free inhaler helps stop smoking
In a study of 120 smokers, those who saw handling of the cigarette as an important part of smoking and used a…
Aerobic exercise eases nicotine withdrawal symptoms, but effects are short-term
A study has found that although moderate aerobic exercise eases nicotine withdrawal symptoms, but the effects aren’t sustained from one exercise session…
New study on physician disruptive behavior released
The American College of Physician Executives and QuantiaMD have released a survey and white paper, “Disruptive Physician Behavior.” More than 70% physicians…
Mind/body intervention boosts IVF patient pregnancy rates
Women who underwent a mind/body intervention had a high pregnancy rate after in vitro fertilization (IVF) according to a study published by…
Study finds LTRA as effective as inhaled steroids in first-line asthma management
A study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that treatment with a leukotriene-receptor antagonist (LTRA) was as effective as inhaled…
FDA permits marketing of dengue fever test
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing marketing of the first test to help diagnose people with signs and symptoms of…
FDA warns companies to stop MRSA claims
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued four warning letters to companies selling over-the-counter drug products, including hand sanitizers, telling them…
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