FDA approves new drug for certain types of ALL
On March 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Blincyto (blinatumomab) to treat adults and children with B-cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia…
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CDC: Fighting antibiotic resistance
If you’re looking for ways to better contain bacteria with unusual antibiotic resistance, take a look at suggestions from the Centers for Disease Control…
Self-acupressure app reduces menstrual pain
A smartphone app for self-acupressure reduced menstrual pain, according to a study in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. (more…)
ED physicians underestimate number of opioids they prescribe
A study in Academic Emergency Medicine reports that nearly two-thirds (65%) of emergency department (ED) physicians underestimate the number of opioids they prescribe. Raising…
Birthplace may affect CHD incidence
Foreign-born adults living in the United States have a lower prevalence coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke than those who were born in the…
FDA approves new first-line treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma
On March 20, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin) to treat adult patients with previously untreated stage III or…
Link between missing tooth and CVD
Losing two or more teeth in middle age is associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk, according to a study reported at the American Heart…
Saline shortages overview
On March 21, The New England Journal of Medicine published an overview of the problem of saline shortages. (more…)
Preparing for a behavioral interview
Use responses to behavioral interview questions to highlight your skills and knowledge. By Deborah Lindell, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, ANEF, and Debra Hagler, PhD,…
Team assist: Manage nurse burnout and improve care quality
Nursing teamwork addresses admission, discharge, and transfer workloads. Takeaways: Multiple simultaneous admissions, discharges, and transfers can create complexity and heavy workloads in acute-care facilities.…
Supraventricular tachycardia
Quick action reverses SVT and prevents a disastrous outcome. Takeaways: Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter are the most common subtypes of supraventricular tachycardia, which…
FDA approves new drug for certain types of ALL
On March 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Blincyto (blinatumomab) to treat adults and children with B-cell precursor acute…
CDC: Fighting antibiotic resistance
If you’re looking for ways to better contain bacteria with unusual antibiotic resistance, take a look at suggestions from the Centers for…
Self-acupressure app reduces menstrual pain
A smartphone app for self-acupressure reduced menstrual pain, according to a study in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. (more…)
ED physicians underestimate number of opioids they prescribe
A study in Academic Emergency Medicine reports that nearly two-thirds (65%) of emergency department (ED) physicians underestimate the number of opioids they…
Birthplace may affect CHD incidence
Foreign-born adults living in the United States have a lower prevalence coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke than those who were born…
FDA approves new first-line treatment for Hodgkin lymphoma
On March 20, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin) to treat adult patients with previously untreated stage…
Link between missing tooth and CVD
Losing two or more teeth in middle age is associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk, according to a study reported at the…
Saline shortages overview
On March 21, The New England Journal of Medicine published an overview of the problem of saline shortages. (more…)
Preparing for a behavioral interview
Use responses to behavioral interview questions to highlight your skills and knowledge. By Deborah Lindell, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, ANEF, and Debra…
Team assist: Manage nurse burnout and improve care quality
Nursing teamwork addresses admission, discharge, and transfer workloads. Takeaways: Multiple simultaneous admissions, discharges, and transfers can create complexity and heavy workloads in…
Supraventricular tachycardia
Quick action reverses SVT and prevents a disastrous outcome. Takeaways: Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter are the most common subtypes of supraventricular…
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