Hospira infusers recalled
On Sept. 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of the Hospira Symbiq One-Channel and Two-Channel Infusers because of the potential…
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Giving a neuromuscular blocking agent early in ARDS may improve survival
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Michelle Obama, Mary Wakefield discuss Affordable Care Act
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Final National Sample Survey results released
Access the findings from the 2008 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses here. The report notes there were an estimated 3,063,162 licensed registered nurses…
Managing chronic pain in the elderly
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Free online course on FDA drug regulation
Access “The Past, Present, and Future of FDA Human Drug Regulation,” a free educational program from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is available…
Study in Health Affairs states surgical checklists save money
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Risks pf BSGI and PEM studies
According to a study in Radiology, a single breast-specific gamma imaging (BSGI) or positron emission mammography (PEM) test is “associated with a fatal radiation-induced…
Engage Introducer recalled
On Aug. 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall of 6 French Engage Introducers manufactured between April 27 and June…
New vial labeling standards released
The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention has announced new standardized labeling requirements for injectable medication vials. Manufacturers can only put cautionary statements for preventing “imminent life-threatening…
The high cost of medical errors
According to “The Economic Measurement of Medical Errors,” medical errors cost the US $19.5 billion in 2008. Read more here.
Mayo Clinic launches Center for Social Media
The new Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media is intended to accelerate adoption of social media for healthcare purposes. Read more here.
Hospira infusers recalled
On Sept. 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of the Hospira Symbiq One-Channel and Two-Channel Infusers because of…
Giving a neuromuscular blocking agent early in ARDS may improve survival
According to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, administering a neuromuscular blocking agent for 48 hours at the onset…
Michelle Obama, Mary Wakefield discuss Affordable Care Act
First Lady Michelle Obama and Mary Wakefield, PhD, RN, Administrator for the Health Resources and Services Administration held a conference call on…
Final National Sample Survey results released
Access the findings from the 2008 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses here. The report notes there were an estimated 3,063,162 licensed…
Managing chronic pain in the elderly
Chronic pain has widespread effects on older adults. This article describes how to help patients manage it.
Free online course on FDA drug regulation
Access “The Past, Present, and Future of FDA Human Drug Regulation,” a free educational program from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
Study in Health Affairs states surgical checklists save money
A study published in Health Affairs reports that use of the World Health Organization’s surgical safety checklist save hospital money because they…
Risks pf BSGI and PEM studies
According to a study in Radiology, a single breast-specific gamma imaging (BSGI) or positron emission mammography (PEM) test is “associated with a…
Engage Introducer recalled
On Aug. 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall of 6 French Engage Introducers manufactured between April 27…
New vial labeling standards released
The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention has announced new standardized labeling requirements for injectable medication vials. Manufacturers can only put cautionary statements for preventing…
The high cost of medical errors
According to “The Economic Measurement of Medical Errors,” medical errors cost the US $19.5 billion in 2008. Read more here.
Mayo Clinic launches Center for Social Media
The new Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media is intended to accelerate adoption of social media for healthcare purposes. Read more here.