FDA approves new spinal cord stimulation system for pain
On May 8, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Senza spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system to help manage chronic intractable pain…
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Long-term depression increases stroke risk
Persistent depression may double the risk of stroke in adults over 50, and stroke risk remains higher even after symptoms of depression go away,…
FDA approves Raplixa to help control bleeding during surgery
On April 30, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Raplixa (fibrin sealant [human]), the first spray-dried fibrin sealant approved by the agency.…
Perception of care for the dying worsens
Surveys of loved ones who lost elderly relatives show that the perception of the quality of care for the dying in the United States…
FDA approves generic Abilify
On April 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first generic versions of Abilify (aripiprazole). Read more.
Variation in mortality
Compared to Whites, Blacks had lower risk adjusted mortality rates for several medical conditions and for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, according to a study…
Elevated upper body position after childbirth improve respiratory safety
An elevated upper body position might improve respiratory safety in women early after childbirth without impairing sleep quality, according to a study in CHEST.…
Twitter can help predict asthma-related ED visits
Researchers have created a model to predict approximately how many asthma sufferers would visit the ED at a large hospital in Dallas on a…
2015 top patient safety concerns
Alarm hazards top the “Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for Healthcare Organizations,” released by ECRI Institute. Data integrity and managing patient violence are second…
FDA approves new test for diagnosing gastroparesis.
On April 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Gastric Emptying Breath Test (GEBT), a new noninvasive test to help diagnose gastroparesis…
Infections associated with reprocessed duodenoscopes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken several steps in response to infections associated with reprocessed duodenoscopes, including issuing a safety communication…
FDA approves new treatment for rare bile acid synthesis disorders
On March 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Cholbam (cholic acid) capsules, the first FDA-approved treatment for pediatric and adult patients…
FDA approves new spinal cord stimulation system for pain
On May 8, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Senza spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system to help manage chronic…
Long-term depression increases stroke risk
Persistent depression may double the risk of stroke in adults over 50, and stroke risk remains higher even after symptoms of depression…
FDA approves Raplixa to help control bleeding during surgery
On April 30, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Raplixa (fibrin sealant [human]), the first spray-dried fibrin sealant approved by…
Perception of care for the dying worsens
Surveys of loved ones who lost elderly relatives show that the perception of the quality of care for the dying in the…
FDA approves generic Abilify
On April 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first generic versions of Abilify (aripiprazole). Read more.
Variation in mortality
Compared to Whites, Blacks had lower risk adjusted mortality rates for several medical conditions and for abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, according to…
Elevated upper body position after childbirth improve respiratory safety
An elevated upper body position might improve respiratory safety in women early after childbirth without impairing sleep quality, according to a study…
Twitter can help predict asthma-related ED visits
Researchers have created a model to predict approximately how many asthma sufferers would visit the ED at a large hospital in Dallas…
2015 top patient safety concerns
Alarm hazards top the “Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for Healthcare Organizations,” released by ECRI Institute. Data integrity and managing patient violence…
FDA approves new test for diagnosing gastroparesis.
On April 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Gastric Emptying Breath Test (GEBT), a new noninvasive test to help…
Infections associated with reprocessed duodenoscopes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken several steps in response to infections associated with reprocessed duodenoscopes, including issuing a…
FDA approves new treatment for rare bile acid synthesis disorders
On March 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Cholbam (cholic acid) capsules, the first FDA-approved treatment for pediatric and…