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…
Technology
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…
Davol XenMatrix Surgical Graft recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration notified healthcare professionals that several lots of XenMatrix Surgical Graft have been recalled because of elevated endotoxin levels.…
FDA approves new treatment for metastatic melanoma
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Yervoy (ipilimumab) for the treatment of patients with metastatic melanoma. Read more at http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm1193237.htm.
FDA approves new drug for lupus
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Benlysta (belimumab) for treatment of lupus. The FDA last approved a drug for lupus in 1955.…
FDA approves new drug for COPD
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved roflumilast, an oral drug that reduces exacerbations from severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Read more…
FDA approves drug to reduce risk of preterm birth
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Makena (hydroxyprogesterone caproate) injection to reduce the risk of preterm delivery in pregnant women with…
Voice communications technology: healthcare provider perceptions and satisfaction
“Unnecessary noise is the most cruel abuse of care which can be inflicted on either the sick or the well.” Florence Nightingale, Notes on…
Banner Simulation Medical Center: Using simulation to set up new nurses for success
Today, many nursing students graduate from educational programs without the clinical skills and judgment they need to handle a typical hospital caseload. At the…
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)…
Davol XenMatrix Surgical Graft recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration notified healthcare professionals that several lots of XenMatrix Surgical Graft have been recalled because of elevated…
FDA approves new treatment for metastatic melanoma
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Yervoy (ipilimumab) for the treatment of patients with metastatic melanoma. Read more at http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm1193237.htm.
FDA approves new drug for lupus
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Benlysta (belimumab) for treatment of lupus. The FDA last approved a drug for lupus…
FDA approves new drug for COPD
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved roflumilast, an oral drug that reduces exacerbations from severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).…
FDA approves drug to reduce risk of preterm birth
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Makena (hydroxyprogesterone caproate) injection to reduce the risk of preterm delivery in pregnant…
Voice communications technology: healthcare provider perceptions and satisfaction
“Unnecessary noise is the most cruel abuse of care which can be inflicted on either the sick or the well.” Florence Nightingale,…
Banner Simulation Medical Center: Using simulation to set up new nurses for success
Today, many nursing students graduate from educational programs without the clinical skills and judgment they need to handle a typical hospital caseload.…
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