MRSA persists in community
The incidence of the most common strain of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections has decreased in hospital-onset cases, but has failed to decline in…
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Suicide underestimated in U.S.
Self-inflicted injury is actually the eighth, not the tenth, leading cause of death, above kidney disease, and pneumonia and influenza, according to a report…
Antibacterial soap may be no more effective than plain soap
Antibacterial soap containing triclosan (0.3%) is no more effective than plain soap at reducing bacterial contamination, according to a study in the Journal of…
FDA approves drug for rare metabolic disorder
On Sept. 4, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xuriden (uridine triacetate), the first FDA-approved treatment for patients with hereditary orotic aciduria,…
Risk for second surgery to remove vaginal mesh low
A follow-up of nearly 60,000 women who received a synthetic vaginal mesh sling for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence finds the risk is…
Mindfulness mediation may affect memory
Mindfulness meditation may make memories less accurate, according to a study in Psychological Science. Read more and read the study abstract.
FDA approves new drugs
On Sept. 2, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Varubi (rolapitant) to prevent delayed phase chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Read more. On…
ANA releases new position statement on workplace bullying
On Aug. 31, the American Nurses Association released a new position statement “Incivility, Bullying, and Workplace Violence”. Read more and access the statement.
Drinking water before eating facilitates weight loss
Drinking 500 ml of water 30 min before main meals facilitates moderate weight loss, according to a study in Obesity. Read more.
Racial bias in health care
On Aug. 11, JAMA published “Racial Bias in Health Care and Health: Challenges and Opportunities.” Read the viewpoint.
FDA approves drug for sexual desires disorders in women
On Aug. 18, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Addyi (flibanserin) to treat acquired, generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women.…
ISMP releases IV push meds guidelines
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has released new safe practice guidelines for adult IV push medications. Read more.
MRSA persists in community
The incidence of the most common strain of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections has decreased in hospital-onset cases, but has failed to…
Suicide underestimated in U.S.
Self-inflicted injury is actually the eighth, not the tenth, leading cause of death, above kidney disease, and pneumonia and influenza, according to…
Antibacterial soap may be no more effective than plain soap
Antibacterial soap containing triclosan (0.3%) is no more effective than plain soap at reducing bacterial contamination, according to a study in the…
FDA approves drug for rare metabolic disorder
On Sept. 4, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xuriden (uridine triacetate), the first FDA-approved treatment for patients with hereditary…
Risk for second surgery to remove vaginal mesh low
A follow-up of nearly 60,000 women who received a synthetic vaginal mesh sling for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence finds the…
Mindfulness mediation may affect memory
Mindfulness meditation may make memories less accurate, according to a study in Psychological Science. Read more and read the study abstract.
FDA approves new drugs
On Sept. 2, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Varubi (rolapitant) to prevent delayed phase chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Read…
ANA releases new position statement on workplace bullying
On Aug. 31, the American Nurses Association released a new position statement “Incivility, Bullying, and Workplace Violence”. Read more and access the…
Drinking water before eating facilitates weight loss
Drinking 500 ml of water 30 min before main meals facilitates moderate weight loss, according to a study in Obesity. Read more.
Racial bias in health care
On Aug. 11, JAMA published “Racial Bias in Health Care and Health: Challenges and Opportunities.” Read the viewpoint.
FDA approves drug for sexual desires disorders in women
On Aug. 18, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Addyi (flibanserin) to treat acquired, generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder in…
ISMP releases IV push meds guidelines
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) has released new safe practice guidelines for adult IV push medications. Read more.