High omega 3 intake after diagnosis may lower risk of bowel cancer death
A high dietary intake of omega 3 fatty acids, derived from oily fish, may help to lower the risk of death from bowel cancer…
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FDA approvals—July 11-12, 2016
On July 12, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) for the treatment of signs and symptoms of dry eye…
Urinary tract symptoms in nurses
Lower urinary tract symptoms are a “significant issue” among female nurses, according to a systematic review published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing. Read…
FDA approves first absorbable stent for CAD
On July 5, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first fully absorbable stent to treat coronary artery disease (CAD): Absorb GT1 Bioresorbable…
Switching to pill organizer can put older people at risk for adverse effects
Older people who switch to using pill organizers could experience adverse effects and even hospitalization, according to a study in Health Technology Assessment. Read…
Medical marijuana lowers prescription drug use
Legalized medical marijuana saved Medicare $165.2 million in 2013 by lowering prescription drug use, according to a study in Health Affairs. Read more and access…
Secondary postpartum hemorrhage: Risk factors, assessment, and intervention
Jayne Kennedy, a 35-year-old, gravida 2, para 2, is admitted to the emergency department with heavy vaginal bleeding. Two weeks earlier, she’d delivered an…
Obesity may affect quality of care in nursing home
A study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates that nursing homes that admit more morbidly obese residents are more likely to…
Restrictions on CRNA practice do not improve patient safety
A study in Medical Care reports that scope of practice restrictions and physician requirements for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) have no effect on…
FDA approvals
On June 1, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Netspot, the first kit for the preparation of gallium Ga 68 dotatate injection, a…
Improving outcomes for patients with multiple myeloma
Over the last decade, progress in multiple myeloma (MM) treatment has extended survival with good quality of life. We’ve increased our understanding of how…
High omega 3 intake after diagnosis may lower risk of bowel cancer death
A high dietary intake of omega 3 fatty acids, derived from oily fish, may help to lower the risk of death from…
FDA approvals—July 11-12, 2016
On July 12, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) for the treatment of signs and symptoms of…
Urinary tract symptoms in nurses
Lower urinary tract symptoms are a “significant issue” among female nurses, according to a systematic review published in the Journal of Advanced…
FDA approves first absorbable stent for CAD
On July 5, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first fully absorbable stent to treat coronary artery disease (CAD): Absorb…
Switching to pill organizer can put older people at risk for adverse effects
Older people who switch to using pill organizers could experience adverse effects and even hospitalization, according to a study in Health Technology…
Medical marijuana lowers prescription drug use
Legalized medical marijuana saved Medicare $165.2 million in 2013 by lowering prescription drug use, according to a study in Health Affairs. Read…
Secondary postpartum hemorrhage: Risk factors, assessment, and intervention
Jayne Kennedy, a 35-year-old, gravida 2, para 2, is admitted to the emergency department with heavy vaginal bleeding. Two weeks earlier, she’d…
Obesity may affect quality of care in nursing home
A study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates that nursing homes that admit more morbidly obese residents are more…
Restrictions on CRNA practice do not improve patient safety
A study in Medical Care reports that scope of practice restrictions and physician requirements for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) have no…
FDA approvals
On June 1, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Netspot, the first kit for the preparation of gallium Ga 68 dotatate…
Improving outcomes for patients with multiple myeloma
Over the last decade, progress in multiple myeloma (MM) treatment has extended survival with good quality of life. We’ve increased our understanding…