FDA approves new drug for schizophrenia and new drug for lung cancer
On July 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Rexulti (brexpiprazole) to treat adults with schizophrenia and as an add-on treatment to…
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Nurse perception of nurse-driven protocol to remove urinary catheters
A study in Urologic Nursing reports nurses perceive improved job ease and positive patient feedback after implementation of a nurse-driven catheter-removal protocol. Read more.
FDA approves new drug for cystic fibrosis
On July 2, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Orkambi (lumacaftor 200 mg/ivacaftor 125 mg) for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF)…
Risk factors for suicide attempts by Army personnel identified
A study in JAMA Psychiatry reports factors associated with a higher risk of suicide among enlisted soldiers include female sex, entering the Army at…
Mammographic screening benefits may be overestimated
The mortality risk reduction benefits of mammographic screening have been overestimated, according to a study in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine.…
OSHA takes new steps to protect nurses
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has released inspection guidance that targets musculoskeletal disorders related to patient or resident handling; workplace violence; bloodborne…
FDA approves antiplatelet drug for use during PCI
On June 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Kengreal (cangrelor), an I.V. antiplatelet drug, for use in adults undergoing undergoing percutaneous…
UTIs and STIs frequently misdiagnosed in the ED
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in women are misdiagnosed in emergency departments nearly half the time, according to a study…
High cholesterol in Hispanics under-recognized and undertreated
Nearly half of Hispanics don’t know they have high cholesterol and of those who are aware, less than a third are being treated, according…
FDA approves artificial heart valve
On June 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) for patients with aortic valve stenosis.…
FDA mandates removal of trans fats in processed foods
On June 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that food manufacturers will have 3 years to remove partially hydrogenated oils, the…
Higher intake of dietary trans fats worsens memory
Higher consumption of dietary trans fatty acids, commonly used in processed foods, has been linked to worsened memory function in men 45 years old…
FDA approves new drug for schizophrenia and new drug for lung cancer
On July 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Rexulti (brexpiprazole) to treat adults with schizophrenia and as an add-on…
Nurse perception of nurse-driven protocol to remove urinary catheters
A study in Urologic Nursing reports nurses perceive improved job ease and positive patient feedback after implementation of a nurse-driven catheter-removal protocol.…
FDA approves new drug for cystic fibrosis
On July 2, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Orkambi (lumacaftor 200 mg/ivacaftor 125 mg) for the treatment of cystic…
Risk factors for suicide attempts by Army personnel identified
A study in JAMA Psychiatry reports factors associated with a higher risk of suicide among enlisted soldiers include female sex, entering the…
Mammographic screening benefits may be overestimated
The mortality risk reduction benefits of mammographic screening have been overestimated, according to a study in the Journal of the Royal Society…
OSHA takes new steps to protect nurses
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has released inspection guidance that targets musculoskeletal disorders related to patient or resident handling; workplace…
FDA approves antiplatelet drug for use during PCI
On June 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Kengreal (cangrelor), an I.V. antiplatelet drug, for use in adults undergoing…
UTIs and STIs frequently misdiagnosed in the ED
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in women are misdiagnosed in emergency departments nearly half the time, according to…
High cholesterol in Hispanics under-recognized and undertreated
Nearly half of Hispanics don’t know they have high cholesterol and of those who are aware, less than a third are being…
FDA approves artificial heart valve
On June 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV) for patients with aortic…
FDA mandates removal of trans fats in processed foods
On June 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that food manufacturers will have 3 years to remove partially hydrogenated…
Higher intake of dietary trans fats worsens memory
Higher consumption of dietary trans fatty acids, commonly used in processed foods, has been linked to worsened memory function in men 45…