FDA launches new dashboard for adverse events database
On Sept. 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a user-friendly dashboard for its adverse event reporting system. The new dashboard enables…
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Delays at N.J. Board of Nursing endanger public, leave health care workers uncertain
According to Keith Hovey, an attorney at Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, speaking on behalf of the American Association of Nurse Attorneys, the New…
FDA clears duodenoscope with disposable distal cap
On Sept. 20, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared Pentax ED34-i10T, the first duodenoscope with a disposable distal cap, which will improve…
FDA approves first biosimilar for treatment of cancer
On Sept. 14, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Mvasi (bevacizumab-awwb) as a biosimilar to Avastin (bevacizumab) for the treatment of multiple…
FDA approves new treatment for relapsed follicular lymphoma
On Sept. 14, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval to Aliqopa (copanlisib) for the treatment of adults with relapsed follicular…
Missed nursing care increases risk of postop mortality
Missed nursing care because of inadequate staffing increases postoperative patients’ risk of dying within 30 days of hospital admission, according to a report in…
FDA clears patient-assisted mammography system
On Sept. 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the first 2D digital mammography system that allows patients to increase or decrease…
FDA approves new drug for acute myeloid leukemia
On Sept. 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Mylotarg (gemtuzumab ozogamicin) for the treatment of adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid…
CDC urges early recognition, prompt treatment of sepsis
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched Get Ahead of Sepsis, an educational initiative to protect Americans from the devastating effects of…
Secrets, lies, and cover-ups
The impact of the new healthcare bill can’t be hidden forever. By Leah Curtin, RN, ScD(h), FAAN As Newton observed, for every action in…
FDA approved first gene therapy in U.S.
“We’re entering a new frontier in medical innovation with the ability to reprogram a patient’s own cells to attack a deadly cancer,” said FDA…
FDA approves new drug for UTI
“The FDA is committed to making new safe and effective antibacterial drugs available,” said Edward Cox, M.D., director of the Office of Antimicrobial Products…
FDA launches new dashboard for adverse events database
On Sept. 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a user-friendly dashboard for its adverse event reporting system. The new…
Delays at N.J. Board of Nursing endanger public, leave health care workers uncertain
According to Keith Hovey, an attorney at Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, speaking on behalf of the American Association of Nurse Attorneys,…
FDA clears duodenoscope with disposable distal cap
On Sept. 20, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared Pentax ED34-i10T, the first duodenoscope with a disposable distal cap, which…
FDA approves first biosimilar for treatment of cancer
On Sept. 14, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Mvasi (bevacizumab-awwb) as a biosimilar to Avastin (bevacizumab) for the treatment…
FDA approves new treatment for relapsed follicular lymphoma
On Sept. 14, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval to Aliqopa (copanlisib) for the treatment of adults with…
Missed nursing care increases risk of postop mortality
Missed nursing care because of inadequate staffing increases postoperative patients’ risk of dying within 30 days of hospital admission, according to a…
FDA clears patient-assisted mammography system
On Sept. 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the first 2D digital mammography system that allows patients to increase…
FDA approves new drug for acute myeloid leukemia
On Sept. 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Mylotarg (gemtuzumab ozogamicin) for the treatment of adults with newly diagnosed…
CDC urges early recognition, prompt treatment of sepsis
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched Get Ahead of Sepsis, an educational initiative to protect Americans from the devastating…
Secrets, lies, and cover-ups
The impact of the new healthcare bill can’t be hidden forever. By Leah Curtin, RN, ScD(h), FAAN As Newton observed, for every…
FDA approved first gene therapy in U.S.
“We’re entering a new frontier in medical innovation with the ability to reprogram a patient’s own cells to attack a deadly cancer,”…
FDA approves new drug for UTI
“The FDA is committed to making new safe and effective antibacterial drugs available,” said Edward Cox, M.D., director of the Office of…