FDA approves medical device for ADHD
On April 19, the FDA permitted marking of the first medical device to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): Monarch external Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation…
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FDA approves generic naloxone nasal spray
On April 19, the FDA approved the first generic naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray (Narcan). (more…)
Global resurgence of measles
It’s not just the United States that’s experiencing a resurgence of measles. Experts writing in the New England Journal of Medicine note that the…
FDA approves first targeted therapy for bladder cancer
On April 12, the FDA approved Balversa (erdafitinib) for adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic bladder cancer that has a susceptible genetic alteration…
Errors in inhaler technique common among hospitalized children with asthma
According to a study in the Journal of Hospital Medicine, nearly half of hospitalized children with asthma miss a critical step in inhaler technique.…
ANA on the Frontline, April 2019
Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In…
April 2019 Vol. 14 No. 4
The April issue of American Nurse Today celebrates Nurses Week with our second annual All-Pro Nursing Team Awards. We received many inspiring stories of…
Lack of access to antibiotics is global challenge
Although overuse of antibiotics gets most of the attention, many people in low-and middle-income countries die because they lack access to antibiotics, according to…
FDA approves new osteoporosis treatment
On April 9, the FDA approved Evenity (romosozumab-aqqg) to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women at high risk of fracture. (more…)
Progress on nurses working environment made
A study in Critical Care Nurse reports that the health of critical-care nurses’ work environments has improved since 2013, but staffing remains a major…
Sleeping pills and antihypertensive medications
Use of sleeping pills is associated with a higher number of antihypertensive drugs, according to a study in Geriatrics & Gerontology International. (more…)
Digital device overload may increase risk of obesity
Another reason to watch how much time you spend on your electronic devices: Mindless switching between digital devices is associated with increased susceptibility to…
FDA approves medical device for ADHD
On April 19, the FDA permitted marking of the first medical device to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): Monarch external Trigeminal…
FDA approves generic naloxone nasal spray
On April 19, the FDA approved the first generic naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray (Narcan). (more…)
Global resurgence of measles
It’s not just the United States that’s experiencing a resurgence of measles. Experts writing in the New England Journal of Medicine note…
FDA approves first targeted therapy for bladder cancer
On April 12, the FDA approved Balversa (erdafitinib) for adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic bladder cancer that has a susceptible…
Errors in inhaler technique common among hospitalized children with asthma
According to a study in the Journal of Hospital Medicine, nearly half of hospitalized children with asthma miss a critical step in…
ANA on the Frontline, April 2019
Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance…
April 2019 Vol. 14 No. 4
The April issue of American Nurse Today celebrates Nurses Week with our second annual All-Pro Nursing Team Awards. We received many inspiring…
Lack of access to antibiotics is global challenge
Although overuse of antibiotics gets most of the attention, many people in low-and middle-income countries die because they lack access to antibiotics,…
FDA approves new osteoporosis treatment
On April 9, the FDA approved Evenity (romosozumab-aqqg) to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women at high risk of fracture. (more…)
Progress on nurses working environment made
A study in Critical Care Nurse reports that the health of critical-care nurses’ work environments has improved since 2013, but staffing remains…
Sleeping pills and antihypertensive medications
Use of sleeping pills is associated with a higher number of antihypertensive drugs, according to a study in Geriatrics & Gerontology International.…
Digital device overload may increase risk of obesity
Another reason to watch how much time you spend on your electronic devices: Mindless switching between digital devices is associated with increased…