FDA expands use of cooling cap
On July 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the expanded use of a cooling cap, DigniCap Cooling System, to reduce alopecia…
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Rapid screening for pairing antibiotics
Researchers have developed a rapid screening method to identify beneficial pairs of existing FDA-approved drugs to combat multi-drug resistant bacterial infections, according to a…
Revision of Iowa Model
The Iowa Model used for implementing evidence-based practice has been revised, according to a report in Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing. Read more
Screening for colorectal cancer
The U.S. Preventive Services Task has released a recommendation statement on screening for colorectal cancer; the statement recommends that screening should start at age…
FDA taking new steps to address opioid addiction
On June 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announce new steps it is taking to address opioid addiction. Opioid formulations with properties…
Statins and Parkinson’s disease
Use of statins is associated with a higher risk for Parkinson’s disease, according to a study in Movement Disorders. Objective Using a large U.S.…
Drones may reduce response time for cardiac arrest
In simulated out-of-hospital arrests, drones carrying an automated external defibrillator arrived sooner than EMS, reducing response time by about 16 minutes, reports a study…
Communication for coordination
Key takeways – Communication across the continuum of care is more than “just read my notes.” – Consistent communication is key to safe, effective…
Save our soles
More than 29 million Americans have diabetes, and about 5% of them will develop a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) that may require amputation. In…
FDA expands use of artificial heart valve
Expanded use approval relies on real world evidence The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved an expanded indication for the Sapien 3 Transcatheter…
Moderate alcohol consumption associated with adverse brain effects
Alcohol consumption, even at moderate levels, is associated with adverse brain effects, according to a study in BMJ. Read more
FDA approves generic Strattera for ADHD
On May 30, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first generic versions of Strattera (atomoxetine) to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in…
FDA expands use of cooling cap
On July 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the expanded use of a cooling cap, DigniCap Cooling System, to…
Rapid screening for pairing antibiotics
Researchers have developed a rapid screening method to identify beneficial pairs of existing FDA-approved drugs to combat multi-drug resistant bacterial infections, according…
Revision of Iowa Model
The Iowa Model used for implementing evidence-based practice has been revised, according to a report in Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing. Read more
Screening for colorectal cancer
The U.S. Preventive Services Task has released a recommendation statement on screening for colorectal cancer; the statement recommends that screening should start…
FDA taking new steps to address opioid addiction
On June 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announce new steps it is taking to address opioid addiction. Opioid formulations…
Statins and Parkinson’s disease
Use of statins is associated with a higher risk for Parkinson’s disease, according to a study in Movement Disorders. Objective Using a…
Drones may reduce response time for cardiac arrest
In simulated out-of-hospital arrests, drones carrying an automated external defibrillator arrived sooner than EMS, reducing response time by about 16 minutes, reports…
Communication for coordination
Key takeways – Communication across the continuum of care is more than “just read my notes.” – Consistent communication is key to…
Save our soles
More than 29 million Americans have diabetes, and about 5% of them will develop a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) that may require…
FDA expands use of artificial heart valve
Expanded use approval relies on real world evidence The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved an expanded indication for the Sapien…
Moderate alcohol consumption associated with adverse brain effects
Alcohol consumption, even at moderate levels, is associated with adverse brain effects, according to a study in BMJ. Read more
FDA approves generic Strattera for ADHD
On May 30, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first generic versions of Strattera (atomoxetine) to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder…