FDA issues warning letter for medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning letter to Alkermes, Inc. due to misbranding on the drug Vivitrol, which is…
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Poor diet increases risk for late-stage age-related macular degeneration
A new study from the British Journal of Ophthalmology has revealed a link between poor diet and the increased risk of age-related macular degeneration…
Acupressure improves QOL in nurses with chronic back pain
A study published in Applied Nursing Science details how acupressure may help nurses who experience chronic back pain. (more…)
Ohio-based nurse practitioner receives student loan payment award
The American Nurse team is delighted to have had an opportunity to speak with Destiny Wholf, a nurse practitioner at the University of Toledo…
Potential new targeted therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted accelerated approval for Sarepta Therapeutics’ golodirsen (Vyondys 53), an injection for patients with Duchenne muscular…
American Nurse Today featured in The Economist
As 2019 comes to an end, we have a lot to look forward to in 2020, especially the launch of the World Health Organization’s Year…
Accelerated approval for new sickle cell disease treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted accelerated approval to Global Blood Therapeutics’ voxelotor (Oxbryta), a treatment for adults and pediatric patients…
Healthy eating may reduce risk for hearing loss
A new study from the American Journal of Epidemiology reveals that healthy diets are “associated with a lower risk of hearing loss.” (more…)
Rural NC school receives grant to fund school nurse
The Summit Charter School in North Carolina recently received a grant from the Highlands-Cashiers Health Foundation to employ a full-time school nurse. This grant…
Top apps for nurses in 2019
As smart phones become more and more integral in our lives, the American Nurse Today team would like to share some of the top…
New treatment for acute hepatic porphyria
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted approval to Alnylam Pharmaceuticals’ givosiran (Givlaari), a new treatment for adult patients with acute hepatic porphyria (AHP). (more…)
Hands: Keep them clean
It’s National Handwashing Awareness Week, so what better time to remind everyone about the importance of hand hygiene to help prevent the spread of…
FDA issues warning letter for medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning letter to Alkermes, Inc. due to misbranding on the drug Vivitrol,…
Poor diet increases risk for late-stage age-related macular degeneration
A new study from the British Journal of Ophthalmology has revealed a link between poor diet and the increased risk of age-related…
Acupressure improves QOL in nurses with chronic back pain
A study published in Applied Nursing Science details how acupressure may help nurses who experience chronic back pain. (more…)
Ohio-based nurse practitioner receives student loan payment award
The American Nurse team is delighted to have had an opportunity to speak with Destiny Wholf, a nurse practitioner at the University…
Potential new targeted therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted accelerated approval for Sarepta Therapeutics’ golodirsen (Vyondys 53), an injection for patients with…
American Nurse Today featured in The Economist
As 2019 comes to an end, we have a lot to look forward to in 2020, especially the launch of the World…
Accelerated approval for new sickle cell disease treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted accelerated approval to Global Blood Therapeutics’ voxelotor (Oxbryta), a treatment for adults and…
Healthy eating may reduce risk for hearing loss
A new study from the American Journal of Epidemiology reveals that healthy diets are “associated with a lower risk of hearing loss.”…
Rural NC school receives grant to fund school nurse
The Summit Charter School in North Carolina recently received a grant from the Highlands-Cashiers Health Foundation to employ a full-time school nurse.…
Top apps for nurses in 2019
As smart phones become more and more integral in our lives, the American Nurse Today team would like to share some of…
New treatment for acute hepatic porphyria
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted approval to Alnylam Pharmaceuticals’ givosiran (Givlaari), a new treatment for adult patients with acute hepatic porphyria…
Hands: Keep them clean
It’s National Handwashing Awareness Week, so what better time to remind everyone about the importance of hand hygiene to help prevent the…