Single sigmoidoscopy screen reduces colorectal cancers
Undergoing a single screening sigmoidoscopy between ages 55 and 64 reduced the incidence of colorectal cancer according to a study of 34,272. Read more.
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AHRQ releases Spanish medication tracking tool
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has released a newly revised Spanish language medication tracking tool, “Su medicamento: Infórmese. Evite riesgos.” (“Your Medicine:…
FDA warns of risk of surgical mesh used to repair pelvic organ prolapse
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning for surgical placement of mesh through the vagina to repair pelvic organ transplant. Adverse…
FDA warns against Evital
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to take the emergency birth control medicine labeled as Evital, which may not…
FDA approves Boostrix for older people
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Boostrix vaccine to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis in people 65 years and older.…
New report on health information exchange released
“Secrets of HIE Success Revealed: Lessons from the Leaders,” a report released by the National eHealth Collaborative, features 12 case studies of mature health…
Therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest
Until recently, the outlook for patients who remained comatose after cardiac arrest was dire. But therapeutic hypothermia is turning the tide. Learn the facts…
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…
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(FDA) has released “Considering Whether an FDA-Regulated Product Involves the Application of Nanotechnology,” a draft guidance document available for…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.
Single sigmoidoscopy screen reduces colorectal cancers
Undergoing a single screening sigmoidoscopy between ages 55 and 64 reduced the incidence of colorectal cancer according to a study of 34,272.…
AHRQ releases Spanish medication tracking tool
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has released a newly revised Spanish language medication tracking tool, “Su medicamento: Infórmese. Evite riesgos.”…
FDA warns of risk of surgical mesh used to repair pelvic organ prolapse
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning for surgical placement of mesh through the vagina to repair pelvic organ…
FDA warns against Evital
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to take the emergency birth control medicine labeled as Evital, which…
FDA approves Boostrix for older people
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Boostrix vaccine to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis in people 65 years…
New report on health information exchange released
“Secrets of HIE Success Revealed: Lessons from the Leaders,” a report released by the National eHealth Collaborative, features 12 case studies of…
Therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest
Until recently, the outlook for patients who remained comatose after cardiac arrest was dire. But therapeutic hypothermia is turning the tide. Learn…
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.
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