JAMA publishes special issue on end-of-life care
The January 19 issue of JAMA contains multiple articles related to end-of-life care, including physician-assisted suicide, cost of end-of-life care, and the role of…
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Guidelines for nutrition in critically ill patients
The February issue of the Journal of Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition includes “Guidelines for the Provision and Assessment of Nutrition Support Therapy in the…
Jude Medical Defibrillation Leads recalled
On January 26, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted a recall notice from Jude Medical. The company is recalling its Optisure leads because…
Vapor from e-cigarettes may increase bacterial growth and hamper immune system
The vapor from e-cigarettes suppresses immune defenses while increasing bacterial virulence, according to a mouse study in the Journal of Molecular Medicine. Read more and…
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty for weight loss
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is a minimally invasive, safe and cost-effective weight loss intervention, according to a study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Read…
Pleural and Pneumopericardial Drainage Sets recalled
On Jan. 11, the Food and Drug Administration posted that Stryker Sustainability Solutions recalled its Pleural and Pneumopericardial Drainage Sets because the company received…
Prescribed opioids among pregnant women may have contributed to increase in neonatal abstinence syndrome
The increase in use of prescribed opioids among women during pregnancy has probably contributed to the rise in neonatal abstinence syndrome, according to an…
CMS plans to end meaningful use program
The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) plans to replace its unpopular meaningful use program in 2016. Read more and read the speech by…
FDA approves product for treating diabetic foot ulcers
On January 7, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new indication for the Integra Omnigraft Dermal Regeneration Matrix (Omnigraft) to treat certain…
Patient outcomes similar for ICU patients under ACNP and resident team care
Outcomes are comparable for critically ill patients cared for by acute care nurse practitioners (ACNP) and resident teams, according to a study in CHEST.…
New guidelines for care of the perioperative geriatric patient
The American College of Surgeons has released “Optimal Perioperative Care of the Geriatric Patient” Read more.
FDA approves new drug for gout
On Dec. 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zurampic (lesinurad) to treat high levels of uric acid in the blood (hyperuricemia)…
JAMA publishes special issue on end-of-life care
The January 19 issue of JAMA contains multiple articles related to end-of-life care, including physician-assisted suicide, cost of end-of-life care, and the…
Guidelines for nutrition in critically ill patients
The February issue of the Journal of Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition includes “Guidelines for the Provision and Assessment of Nutrition Support Therapy…
Jude Medical Defibrillation Leads recalled
On January 26, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted a recall notice from Jude Medical. The company is recalling its Optisure…
Vapor from e-cigarettes may increase bacterial growth and hamper immune system
The vapor from e-cigarettes suppresses immune defenses while increasing bacterial virulence, according to a mouse study in the Journal of Molecular Medicine.…
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty for weight loss
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is a minimally invasive, safe and cost-effective weight loss intervention, according to a study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and…
Pleural and Pneumopericardial Drainage Sets recalled
On Jan. 11, the Food and Drug Administration posted that Stryker Sustainability Solutions recalled its Pleural and Pneumopericardial Drainage Sets because the…
Prescribed opioids among pregnant women may have contributed to increase in neonatal abstinence syndrome
The increase in use of prescribed opioids among women during pregnancy has probably contributed to the rise in neonatal abstinence syndrome, according…
CMS plans to end meaningful use program
The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) plans to replace its unpopular meaningful use program in 2016. Read more and read the…
FDA approves product for treating diabetic foot ulcers
On January 7, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new indication for the Integra Omnigraft Dermal Regeneration Matrix (Omnigraft) to…
Patient outcomes similar for ICU patients under ACNP and resident team care
Outcomes are comparable for critically ill patients cared for by acute care nurse practitioners (ACNP) and resident teams, according to a study…
New guidelines for care of the perioperative geriatric patient
The American College of Surgeons has released “Optimal Perioperative Care of the Geriatric Patient” Read more.
FDA approves new drug for gout
On Dec. 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zurampic (lesinurad) to treat high levels of uric acid in the…