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…
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New suicide prevention guidelines
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center has published, “Comprehensive Emergency Department Guide Provides U.S. Health Care Professionals with Vital Tools in Caring for Adult Patients…
FDA issues alert for facial soft tissue fillers
On May 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert about the possibility of rare, but serious, injuries that may occur…
Position statement on diabetes self-management education released
“Diabetes self-management education and support in type 2 diabetes: A joint position statement of the American Diabetes Association, the American Association of Diabetes Educators,…
Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines published
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published “Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2015 in MMWR. ” Access the guidelines.
FDA approves drug for rare lung disease
On May 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Rapamune (sirolimus), to treat lymphangioleiomyomatosis, a rare, progressive lung disease that primarily affects…
Pretreatment with Intralipid may reduce side effects of platinum-containing chemotherapy
Pretreatment with a single dose of Intralipid may reduce side effects of platinum-containing chemotherapy while increasing bioavailability, according to a study in Scientific Reports.…
International Home Care Nurses Organization conference
The International Home Care Nurses Organization will hold its third annual conference, “Home Care: Providing Collaborative & Holistic Care,” July 8-10 in Chicago. Read…
FDA approves treatments for irritable bowel syndrome
On May 27, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Viberzi (eluxadoline) and Xifaxan (rifaximin) for irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea in adult…
Effects of patient migration in bed
Patient migration to the foot of the bed flattens the torso, according to a study in Nursing Research, indicating that clinicians need to manage…
Combining alcohol with cannabis increases THC levels
The simultaneous use of alcohol and cannabis produces significantly higher blood concentrations of cannabis’s main psychoactive constituent, THC, and THC’s active metabolite, than cannabis…
Potential treatment for Ebola
A research team has identified potential drug candidates that successfully treated up to 90% of mice exposed to the Ebola virus, according to a…
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…
New suicide prevention guidelines
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center has published, “Comprehensive Emergency Department Guide Provides U.S. Health Care Professionals with Vital Tools in Caring for…
FDA issues alert for facial soft tissue fillers
On May 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an alert about the possibility of rare, but serious, injuries that…
Position statement on diabetes self-management education released
“Diabetes self-management education and support in type 2 diabetes: A joint position statement of the American Diabetes Association, the American Association of…
Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines published
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published “Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2015 in MMWR. ” Access the guidelines.
FDA approves drug for rare lung disease
On May 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Rapamune (sirolimus), to treat lymphangioleiomyomatosis, a rare, progressive lung disease that…
Pretreatment with Intralipid may reduce side effects of platinum-containing chemotherapy
Pretreatment with a single dose of Intralipid may reduce side effects of platinum-containing chemotherapy while increasing bioavailability, according to a study in…
International Home Care Nurses Organization conference
The International Home Care Nurses Organization will hold its third annual conference, “Home Care: Providing Collaborative & Holistic Care,” July 8-10 in…
FDA approves treatments for irritable bowel syndrome
On May 27, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Viberzi (eluxadoline) and Xifaxan (rifaximin) for irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea…
Effects of patient migration in bed
Patient migration to the foot of the bed flattens the torso, according to a study in Nursing Research, indicating that clinicians need…
Combining alcohol with cannabis increases THC levels
The simultaneous use of alcohol and cannabis produces significantly higher blood concentrations of cannabis’s main psychoactive constituent, THC, and THC’s active metabolite,…
Potential treatment for Ebola
A research team has identified potential drug candidates that successfully treated up to 90% of mice exposed to the Ebola virus, according…
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