Considerations for drafting marijuana legislation
An analysis of marijuana legislation published in PLoS Medicine, which provides a framework for states considering legalization, recommends shaping laws to minimize consumption and…
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Early-onset menopause may predict CVD
Women who experience hot flashes and night sweats earlier in life are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to women with…
Moderate alcohol use associated with left atrial enlargement
A study in the Journal of the American Heart Association reports that moderate alcohol intake (an average of just over one drink per day)…
FDA permits marketing of balloon device for Eustachian tube dysfunction
On Sept. 16, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) permitted marketing of the Aera system, a device that uses a small balloon to treat…
FDA approves first drug for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy
On Sept. 19, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Exondys 51 (eteplirsen) injection, the first drug approved to treat patients with Duchenne muscular…
Sulfonylurea-induced hypoglycemia in an elderly patient
Myrna Klein, age 82, is admitted to the medical-surgical unit from the emergency department (ED) at 9 pm for an exacerbation of chronic obstructive…
New kidney biomarkers: A faster way to detect acute kidney injury
It’s 7:30 am, and you’ve just received report on your patients. One of them, Anna Clark, age 77, is a postoperative patient who underwent…
The rewarding career of nursing informatics
Recently, many of you have experienced or contributed to your organization’s system upgrade or system conversion. Some of you might have received short-term training…
FDA expands indication for two transcatheter heart valves
On Aug. 18, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an expanded indication for the Sapien XT and Sapien 3 transcatheter heart valves for…
Tendon transfer surgery for tetraplegia patients underused
Tendon transfer surgery can significantly improve hand and elbow function for people with tetraplegia, but the surgery is greatly underused, according to a study…
Sleep disruptions may increase risk of suicide
Interviews with 18 participants reveal a link between sleep problems and suicidal thoughts, according to a study in BMJ Open. For example, being awake…
Effectiveness of abaloparatide in patients with osteoporosis
Subcutaneous abaloparatide reduces the risk of new vertebral and nonvertebral fractures over 18 months in patients with osteoporosis, according to a study in JAMA.…
Considerations for drafting marijuana legislation
An analysis of marijuana legislation published in PLoS Medicine, which provides a framework for states considering legalization, recommends shaping laws to minimize…
Early-onset menopause may predict CVD
Women who experience hot flashes and night sweats earlier in life are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to…
Moderate alcohol use associated with left atrial enlargement
A study in the Journal of the American Heart Association reports that moderate alcohol intake (an average of just over one drink…
FDA permits marketing of balloon device for Eustachian tube dysfunction
On Sept. 16, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) permitted marketing of the Aera system, a device that uses a small balloon…
FDA approves first drug for treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy
On Sept. 19, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Exondys 51 (eteplirsen) injection, the first drug approved to treat patients with…
Sulfonylurea-induced hypoglycemia in an elderly patient
Myrna Klein, age 82, is admitted to the medical-surgical unit from the emergency department (ED) at 9 pm for an exacerbation of…
New kidney biomarkers: A faster way to detect acute kidney injury
It’s 7:30 am, and you’ve just received report on your patients. One of them, Anna Clark, age 77, is a postoperative patient…
The rewarding career of nursing informatics
Recently, many of you have experienced or contributed to your organization’s system upgrade or system conversion. Some of you might have received…
FDA expands indication for two transcatheter heart valves
On Aug. 18, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an expanded indication for the Sapien XT and Sapien 3 transcatheter heart…
Tendon transfer surgery for tetraplegia patients underused
Tendon transfer surgery can significantly improve hand and elbow function for people with tetraplegia, but the surgery is greatly underused, according to…
Sleep disruptions may increase risk of suicide
Interviews with 18 participants reveal a link between sleep problems and suicidal thoughts, according to a study in BMJ Open. For example,…
Effectiveness of abaloparatide in patients with osteoporosis
Subcutaneous abaloparatide reduces the risk of new vertebral and nonvertebral fractures over 18 months in patients with osteoporosis, according to a study…