Asthmatic teenager lands in the ICUAlarming findings signal the need for noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation.
Myasthenia gravis: An updateLearn more about this common disorder of neuromuscular transmission and its affects on patients
FDA warns of drug interactions between Victrelis and ritonavir-boosted human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease inhibitorsOn Feb. 7, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that drug interactions between the hepatitis C virus protease inhibitor Victrelis (boceprevir) and certain…
Putting evidence into practice: Prevention of infection in patients receiving cancer treatmentsLearn how you can help reduce the risk of infections in patients receiving treatment for cancer
Viewpoint: Global healthcare worker influenza vaccination: To mandate or not to mandateShould healthcare workers be required to obtain flu vaccines? The author presents both sides of the issue.
FDA adds to boxed warning for tumor necrosis factor-alpha blockersThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated the boxed warning tumor necrosis factor-alpha blockers to include the risk of infection from Legionella and…
Stenvig appointed to National Vaccine Advisory CommitteeThomas Stenvig, PhD, MPH, RN, CNAA-BC, has a long and distinguished career in immunization and public health. And now, he has a new achievement…
Antibiotic prescriptions more common in children on asthma drugsChildren who take an asthma drug are more likely to be prescribed an antibiotic according to a study in Pediatrics. The authors state that…
FDA approves new drug for lupusThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Benlysta (belimumab) for treatment of lupus. The FDA last approved a drug for lupus in 1955.…
Do you know which vaccines are recommended for special populations?Pregnant and postpartum women, immunocompromised children, and persons at high risk for flu-related complications have special immunization needs. Part of ANA’s Bringing Immunity to…
Issues up closeWith the persistent focus on maintaining high childhood immunization rates, it’s easy to lose sight of the importance of adult immunization. But nurses must…
Asthmatic teenager lands in the ICUAlarming findings signal the need for noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation.
Myasthenia gravis: An updateLearn more about this common disorder of neuromuscular transmission and its affects on patients
FDA warns of drug interactions between Victrelis and ritonavir-boosted human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease inhibitorsOn Feb. 7, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that drug interactions between the hepatitis C virus protease inhibitor Victrelis (boceprevir)…
Putting evidence into practice: Prevention of infection in patients receiving cancer treatmentsLearn how you can help reduce the risk of infections in patients receiving treatment for cancer
Viewpoint: Global healthcare worker influenza vaccination: To mandate or not to mandateShould healthcare workers be required to obtain flu vaccines? The author presents both sides of the issue.
FDA adds to boxed warning for tumor necrosis factor-alpha blockersThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated the boxed warning tumor necrosis factor-alpha blockers to include the risk of infection from…
Stenvig appointed to National Vaccine Advisory CommitteeThomas Stenvig, PhD, MPH, RN, CNAA-BC, has a long and distinguished career in immunization and public health. And now, he has a…
Antibiotic prescriptions more common in children on asthma drugsChildren who take an asthma drug are more likely to be prescribed an antibiotic according to a study in Pediatrics. The authors…
FDA approves new drug for lupusThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Benlysta (belimumab) for treatment of lupus. The FDA last approved a drug for lupus…
Do you know which vaccines are recommended for special populations?Pregnant and postpartum women, immunocompromised children, and persons at high risk for flu-related complications have special immunization needs. Part of ANA’s Bringing…
Issues up closeWith the persistent focus on maintaining high childhood immunization rates, it’s easy to lose sight of the importance of adult immunization. But…
FDA warns of drug interactions between Victrelis and ritonavir-boosted human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease inhibitorsBy:
