New capsule has potential to replace some injections
Researchers at MIT and Massachusetts General Hospital have developed a drug capsule coated with tiny needles that can inject drugs directly into the lining…
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Intervention reduces ‘mean girl’ bullying
Researchers have developed and tested an intervention that effectively decreases relational aggression (“mean girl” bullying) among teen girls. The intervention, Growing Interpersonal Relationships through…
FDA clears glucose monitoring system for use in critically ill patients.
On September 24, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared a new indication for the Nova StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System, extending its…
Multitasking with media devices may change brain structure
According to a study in PLOS One, people who frequently use several media devices at the same time have lower grey-matter density in one…
FDA approves treatment for opioid-induced constipation
On September 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Movantik (naloxegol), an oral treatment for opioid-induced constipation in adults with chronic non-cancer…
IOM says end-of-life care needs not being met
The U.S. healthcare system is not properly designed to meet the needs of patients nearing the end of life and those of their families,…
New policy on disposing unused prescription drugs announced
On Sept. 8, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a new Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulation that will allow pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and other…
New exam for identifying concussion
A study in the American Journal of Sports Medicine reports that a new test, Vestibular/Ocular Motor Screening (VOMS), was 90% accurate in identifying patients…
Blood type may affect cognition in later years
People with blood type AB may be more likely to develop cognitive impairment in later years than people with other blood types, according to…
Estrogen increases cannabis sensitivity in rats
A study in Drug and Alcohol Dependence has found that because of the presence of estrogen, female rats are at least 30% more sensitive…
Bariatric surgical center accreditation improves survival
A decade of analysis shows that bariatric surgical center accreditation is linked to lower mortality and fewer postoperative complications, according to a study in…
Liver injury from herbals/dietary supplements rise
Liver injury caused by herbals and dietary supplements (HDS) increased from 7% to 20% in a U.S. study group over a ten-year period, according…
New capsule has potential to replace some injections
Researchers at MIT and Massachusetts General Hospital have developed a drug capsule coated with tiny needles that can inject drugs directly into…
Intervention reduces ‘mean girl’ bullying
Researchers have developed and tested an intervention that effectively decreases relational aggression (“mean girl” bullying) among teen girls. The intervention, Growing Interpersonal…
FDA clears glucose monitoring system for use in critically ill patients.
On September 24, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared a new indication for the Nova StatStrip Glucose Hospital Meter System,…
Multitasking with media devices may change brain structure
According to a study in PLOS One, people who frequently use several media devices at the same time have lower grey-matter density…
FDA approves treatment for opioid-induced constipation
On September 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Movantik (naloxegol), an oral treatment for opioid-induced constipation in adults with…
IOM says end-of-life care needs not being met
The U.S. healthcare system is not properly designed to meet the needs of patients nearing the end of life and those of…
New policy on disposing unused prescription drugs announced
On Sept. 8, the U.S. Department of Justice announced a new Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulation that will allow pharmacies, hospitals, clinics,…
New exam for identifying concussion
A study in the American Journal of Sports Medicine reports that a new test, Vestibular/Ocular Motor Screening (VOMS), was 90% accurate in…
Blood type may affect cognition in later years
People with blood type AB may be more likely to develop cognitive impairment in later years than people with other blood types,…
Estrogen increases cannabis sensitivity in rats
A study in Drug and Alcohol Dependence has found that because of the presence of estrogen, female rats are at least 30%…
Bariatric surgical center accreditation improves survival
A decade of analysis shows that bariatric surgical center accreditation is linked to lower mortality and fewer postoperative complications, according to a…
Liver injury from herbals/dietary supplements rise
Liver injury caused by herbals and dietary supplements (HDS) increased from 7% to 20% in a U.S. study group over a ten-year…