Radial approach safer than femoral for coronary angiogram
Patients undergoing coronary angiography have a significantly lower risk of major bleeding and mortality if the procedure is performed by using the radial, instead…
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FDA releases guidance on reprocessing reusable medical devices
On March 12, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released guidance that includes recommendations medical device manufacturers should follow for the safe and…
RDA for vitamin D may be too low
According to researchers, the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin D, from the National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine, is underestimated by a…
FDA approves CPR devices
On March 9 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the ResQCPR System, a system of two devices for first responders to use…
FDA approves first therapy for high-risk neuroblastoma
On March 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Unituxin (dinutuximab) as part of first-line therapy for pediatric patients with high-risk neuroblastoma.…
FDA launches drug shortages app
On March 4, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a free mobile app that identifies current drug shortages, resolved shortages, and discontinuations…
Associate degree nurses shifting to long-term care
According to a study in Nursing Economics, many nurses with associate degrees who would have otherwise been employed in hospitals seem to have shifted…
Bariatric surgery safe option for pediatric population
Bariatric surgery doesn’t stunt the growth of obese children and adolescents when applied within a clinical pathway and is a safe option for those…
FDA approves system to permanently treat varicose veins
On February 20, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved he VenaSeal closure system (VenaSeal system) to permanently treat varicose veins of the…
FDA approves Farydak for treatment of multiple myeloma
On February 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Farydak (panobinostat) for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma. Read more.
Football helmet add-ons may not significantly reduce concussion risk
Football helmet add-ons such as outer soft-shell layers, spray treatments, helmet pads and fiber sheets may not significantly help lower the risk of concussions…
FDA approves new drug for thyroid cancer
On February 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Lenvima (lenvatinib) to treat patients with progressive, differentiated thyroid cancer whose disease progressed…
Radial approach safer than femoral for coronary angiogram
Patients undergoing coronary angiography have a significantly lower risk of major bleeding and mortality if the procedure is performed by using the…
FDA releases guidance on reprocessing reusable medical devices
On March 12, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released guidance that includes recommendations medical device manufacturers should follow for the…
RDA for vitamin D may be too low
According to researchers, the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin D, from the National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine, is underestimated…
FDA approves CPR devices
On March 9 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the ResQCPR System, a system of two devices for first responders…
FDA approves first therapy for high-risk neuroblastoma
On March 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Unituxin (dinutuximab) as part of first-line therapy for pediatric patients with…
FDA launches drug shortages app
On March 4, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a free mobile app that identifies current drug shortages, resolved shortages,…
Associate degree nurses shifting to long-term care
According to a study in Nursing Economics, many nurses with associate degrees who would have otherwise been employed in hospitals seem to…
Bariatric surgery safe option for pediatric population
Bariatric surgery doesn’t stunt the growth of obese children and adolescents when applied within a clinical pathway and is a safe option…
FDA approves system to permanently treat varicose veins
On February 20, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved he VenaSeal closure system (VenaSeal system) to permanently treat varicose veins…
FDA approves Farydak for treatment of multiple myeloma
On February 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Farydak (panobinostat) for the treatment of patients with multiple myeloma. Read…
Football helmet add-ons may not significantly reduce concussion risk
Football helmet add-ons such as outer soft-shell layers, spray treatments, helmet pads and fiber sheets may not significantly help lower the risk…
FDA approves new drug for thyroid cancer
On February 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Lenvima (lenvatinib) to treat patients with progressive, differentiated thyroid cancer whose…