FDA proposes ban on ESDs for treating self-injurious behavior
On April 22, the U.S. the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a ban on electrical stimulation devices (ESDs) used for self-injurious or aggressive…
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FDA approves new drug for chronic lymphocytic leukemia
On April 11, the U.S. the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Venclexta (venetoclax) for the treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia who…
Tacrolimus effective in treating ocular graft-versus-host-disease
Compared to methylprednisolone, topical doses of ultra low-dose tacrolimus, an immunosuppressive medication, is equally effective and is associated with fewer hypertensive side effects in…
FDA proposed ban on powdered medical gloves
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a ban on most powdered medical gloves in the U.S. Read more
Incident of ear infections in first year of life has decreased
A study in Pediatrics reports that the rates of ear infections during an infant’s first year have declined; the investigators suggest that higher rates…
Blood test can detect concussion one week after injury
Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), a biomarker that can indicate concussion, can be detected in the blood up to a week after head injury,…
FDA expands use of Xalkori
On March 11, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xalkori (crizotinib) to treat people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors…
Adding an I to SBAR: A new twist on communicating patient emergencies
In the 2000 report To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System, the Institute of Medicine challenged the healthcare system to focus on…
FDA approves new treatment for patients with hemophilia B
On March 4, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Idelvion, Coagulation Factor IX (Recombinant), Albumin Fusion Protein, for use in children and adults…
Program reduces bullying in preschool children
Early Childhood Friendship Project, an eight-week program, reduced bullying behaviors in preschool children, according to a study in School Psychology Review. Read more
Flu vaccine nearly 60% effective
On Feb. 24, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported preliminary overall influenza vaccine effectiveness of 59% this season. Read more.
Zika Virus resources from CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has established a Zika Virus resource section. Access the section.
FDA proposes ban on ESDs for treating self-injurious behavior
On April 22, the U.S. the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a ban on electrical stimulation devices (ESDs) used for self-injurious…
FDA approves new drug for chronic lymphocytic leukemia
On April 11, the U.S. the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Venclexta (venetoclax) for the treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic…
Tacrolimus effective in treating ocular graft-versus-host-disease
Compared to methylprednisolone, topical doses of ultra low-dose tacrolimus, an immunosuppressive medication, is equally effective and is associated with fewer hypertensive side…
FDA proposed ban on powdered medical gloves
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a ban on most powdered medical gloves in the U.S. Read more
Incident of ear infections in first year of life has decreased
A study in Pediatrics reports that the rates of ear infections during an infant’s first year have declined; the investigators suggest that…
Blood test can detect concussion one week after injury
Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), a biomarker that can indicate concussion, can be detected in the blood up to a week after…
FDA expands use of Xalkori
On March 11, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xalkori (crizotinib) to treat people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)…
Adding an I to SBAR: A new twist on communicating patient emergencies
In the 2000 report To Err is Human: Building a Safer Health System, the Institute of Medicine challenged the healthcare system to…
FDA approves new treatment for patients with hemophilia B
On March 4, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Idelvion, Coagulation Factor IX (Recombinant), Albumin Fusion Protein, for use in children…
Program reduces bullying in preschool children
Early Childhood Friendship Project, an eight-week program, reduced bullying behaviors in preschool children, according to a study in School Psychology Review. Read…
Flu vaccine nearly 60% effective
On Feb. 24, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported preliminary overall influenza vaccine effectiveness of 59% this season. Read more.
Zika Virus resources from CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has established a Zika Virus resource section. Access the section.
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