Technology: Powering global healthcare transformation
In the United States and United Kingdom, nurses have the chance to influence their nation’s health information agendas in a strong voice.
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Recall of MedStream Programmable Infusion Pump and Refill Kits
On Oct. 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noted that Codman & Shrutleff, Inc., has recalled its MedStream Programmable Pump and MedStream…
FDA expands access to artificial heart valve to inoperable patients
On Sept. 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved revised labeling for the Sapien Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV), making the device available…
Recall of metoclopramide and ondansetron injections
On Oct. 2, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noted that Hospira has recalled one lot of metoclopramide injection and two lost of…
FDA issues final guidance for mobile medical apps
On Sept. 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued final guidance for developers of mobile medical apps. The agency has cleared about…
Our Readers Respond
Family initiated rapid response team After reading the article “Family initiated rapid response team (FIRR)” by Ehrig S., Hepburn, J., Riley, P., and Smolen,…
Study: Smartphone app valid cognitive dysfunction screening
The Stroop smartphone application (EncephalApp_Stroop) is a short, valid, and reliable tool for screening for minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE), according to a study in…
New pain drug developed
Researchers have developed a new opioid drug, UMB 425, which is as strong as morphine, but has reduced tolerance over time and no obvious…
Study: Flu shots reduce risk of MI in middle-aged people with narrowed arteries
A study in Heart has found another benefit of influenza vaccination: It may reduce the risk of myocardial infarction in middle-aged (50 to 64…
What Works: Improving influenza vaccination compliance in an academic medical center
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all healthcare workers receive the influenza vaccine. Here is how one medical center is working…
Enhancing patient outcomes with sequential compression device therapy
Use sequential compression devices effectively to help achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.
Radiation therapy 101
More than half of cancer patients get radiation therapy. This article gives a basic overview of this potentially life-saving treatment, discusses nursing interventions for…
Technology: Powering global healthcare transformation
In the United States and United Kingdom, nurses have the chance to influence their nation’s health information agendas in a strong voice.
Recall of MedStream Programmable Infusion Pump and Refill Kits
On Oct. 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noted that Codman & Shrutleff, Inc., has recalled its MedStream Programmable Pump…
FDA expands access to artificial heart valve to inoperable patients
On Sept. 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved revised labeling for the Sapien Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV), making the…
Recall of metoclopramide and ondansetron injections
On Oct. 2, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noted that Hospira has recalled one lot of metoclopramide injection and two…
FDA issues final guidance for mobile medical apps
On Sept. 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued final guidance for developers of mobile medical apps. The agency has…
Our Readers Respond
Family initiated rapid response team After reading the article “Family initiated rapid response team (FIRR)” by Ehrig S., Hepburn, J., Riley, P.,…
Study: Smartphone app valid cognitive dysfunction screening
The Stroop smartphone application (EncephalApp_Stroop) is a short, valid, and reliable tool for screening for minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE), according to a…
New pain drug developed
Researchers have developed a new opioid drug, UMB 425, which is as strong as morphine, but has reduced tolerance over time and…
Study: Flu shots reduce risk of MI in middle-aged people with narrowed arteries
A study in Heart has found another benefit of influenza vaccination: It may reduce the risk of myocardial infarction in middle-aged (50…
What Works: Improving influenza vaccination compliance in an academic medical center
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all healthcare workers receive the influenza vaccine. Here is how one medical center…
Enhancing patient outcomes with sequential compression device therapy
Use sequential compression devices effectively to help achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.
Radiation therapy 101
More than half of cancer patients get radiation therapy. This article gives a basic overview of this potentially life-saving treatment, discusses nursing…
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