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.
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Zika Virus resources from CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has established a Zika Virus resource section. Access the section.
FDA releases recommendations to reduce risk of Zika virus blood transmission
On Feb. 17, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues recommendations to reduce the risk of transmission of the Zika virus through blood transfusion.…
Marijuana users may be at increased risk of developing alcohol and drug use disorders
A study in JAMA Psychiatry reports that marijuana use by adults was associated with increased risk of developing alcohol and drug use disorders, including…
Children’s hospitals may be getting penalized for factors outside of their control
According to a study in JAMA Pediatrics, readmission financial penalties for children’s hospitals may be partly related to patient social determinants of health that…
FDA announces plans for review of its opioid policies
On Feb. 4, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it is planning to assess the agency’s approach to opioid medications, in response to…
Combining exercise and meditation eases depression
he combination of mediation and aerobic exercise (done twice a week for 2 months) significantly reduced the symptoms of depression in a group of…
EHR hospitals associated with lower adverse events
Cardiovascular, pneumonia, and surgery patients in a hospital with a full electronic health record (EHR) are less likely to experience in-hospital adverse events, according…
FDA drug approvals
On Jan. 28, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved: Zepatier (elbasvir and grazoprevir) with or without ribavirin for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C…
Standardized glycemic protocol reduces costs
Using a standardized glycemic protocol improves glycemic control and reduces healthcare cost, according to a study in Clinical Nursing Research. Read more.
Anxiety more likely in older adults with COPD
Generalized anxiety disorder for adults aged 50 and older is three times more likely in those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to…
Cybersecurity and medical devices
On Jan. 15, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a draft guidance outlining important steps medical device manufacturers should take to address…
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 releases recommendations to reduce risk of Zika virus blood transmission
On Feb. 17, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues recommendations to reduce the risk of transmission of the Zika virus through…
Marijuana users may be at increased risk of developing alcohol and drug use disorders
A study in JAMA Psychiatry reports that marijuana use by adults was associated with increased risk of developing alcohol and drug use…
Children’s hospitals may be getting penalized for factors outside of their control
According to a study in JAMA Pediatrics, readmission financial penalties for children’s hospitals may be partly related to patient social determinants of…
FDA announces plans for review of its opioid policies
On Feb. 4, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it is planning to assess the agency’s approach to opioid medications, in…
Combining exercise and meditation eases depression
he combination of mediation and aerobic exercise (done twice a week for 2 months) significantly reduced the symptoms of depression in a…
EHR hospitals associated with lower adverse events
Cardiovascular, pneumonia, and surgery patients in a hospital with a full electronic health record (EHR) are less likely to experience in-hospital adverse…
FDA drug approvals
On Jan. 28, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved: Zepatier (elbasvir and grazoprevir) with or without ribavirin for the treatment of chronic…
Standardized glycemic protocol reduces costs
Using a standardized glycemic protocol improves glycemic control and reduces healthcare cost, according to a study in Clinical Nursing Research. Read more.
Anxiety more likely in older adults with COPD
Generalized anxiety disorder for adults aged 50 and older is three times more likely in those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),…
Cybersecurity and medical devices
On Jan. 15, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a draft guidance outlining important steps medical device manufacturers should take…