FDA proposes new policy for some devices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new policy that reduces premarket notification requirements related to devices that have had their…
Technology
FDA releases draft guideline related to nanotechnology
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released “Considering Whether an FDA-Regulated Product Involves the Application of Nanotechnology,” a draft guidance document available for…
Current and future newborn screening
Newborn screening illustrates what can happen when genetic testing converges with ethics and electronic health records
Stenvig appointed to National Vaccine Advisory Committee
Thomas Stenvig, PhD, MPH, RN, CNAA-BC, has a long and distinguished career in immunization and public health. And now, he has a new achievement…
High-fidelity patient simulations: A classroom learning tool
More nursing schools are using computerized manikins to help students gain skills and develop clinical judgment.
How to implement the electronic health record in undergraduate nursing education
At schools that have integrated electronic health records into the curricula, students learn the importance of entering, managing, and using data to produce information…
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…
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…
A new oral anticoagulant hits the market
Pradaxa gives clinicians a new tool for preventing strokes and blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation. Learn how it works, who’s eligible to…
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 approves contrast agent for CNS MRI scans
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Gadavist (gadobutrol), a contrast agent for use in patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the…
FDA proposes new policy for some devices
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new policy that reduces premarket notification requirements related to devices that have…
FDA releases draft guideline related to nanotechnology
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released “Considering Whether an FDA-Regulated Product Involves the Application of Nanotechnology,” a draft guidance document…
Current and future newborn screening
Newborn screening illustrates what can happen when genetic testing converges with ethics and electronic health records
Stenvig appointed to National Vaccine Advisory Committee
Thomas Stenvig, PhD, MPH, RN, CNAA-BC, has a long and distinguished career in immunization and public health. And now, he has a…
High-fidelity patient simulations: A classroom learning tool
More nursing schools are using computerized manikins to help students gain skills and develop clinical judgment.
How to implement the electronic health record in undergraduate nursing education
At schools that have integrated electronic health records into the curricula, students learn the importance of entering, managing, and using data to…
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)…
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…
A new oral anticoagulant hits the market
Pradaxa gives clinicians a new tool for preventing strokes and blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation. Learn how it works, who’s…
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 approves contrast agent for CNS MRI scans
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Gadavist (gadobutrol), a contrast agent for use in patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)…
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