FDA approves extended-release, single-entity hydrocodone product
On Oct. 25, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zohydro ER (hydrocodone bitartrate extended-release capsules) for the management of pain severe enough…
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Study: Atrial fib hospitalizations, costs soar in U.S.
U.S. hospitalizations and costs of care for atrial fibrillation nearly doubled from 1998 to 2010, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s…
Study: Decreased sepsis mortality
A study published by Critical Care Medicine reports that in-hospital mortality rates for sepsis decreased from 47% between 1991 and 1995 to 29% between…
Study: Cooling temperature for therapeutic hypothermia
In unconscious patients who survived an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, cooling to 33 degrees C was no more beneficial than 36 degrees C, according to…
Independent NP practice in retail clinics saves money
According to a study in Health Affairs, the cost per episode treated by nurse practitioners (NPs) in retail clinics was lower in states where…
Study: Despite increased resources, US lags in health outcomes
A study in JAMA reports that despite increased resources for health care, the US lags behind other peer nations in many areas, including life…
Lowering BP prevents cardiovascular events in people with kidney disease
Lowering blood pressure (BP) is a highly effective and affordable way to prevent cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke among people with chronic…
Vagus nerve stimulation may reduce HF symptoms
A global, multicenter randomized clinical trial called INOVATE-HF (INcrease Of VAgal TonE in chronic Heart Failure) is investigating the safety and efficacy of an…
Four new guidelines from AHA, ACC
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have released four guidelines related to preventing cardiovascular disease: cholesterol, obesity, lifestyle, assessment of…
Recall of MedStream Programmable Infusion Pump and Refill Kits
On Oct. 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noted that Codman & Shrutleff, Inc., has recalled its MedStream Programmable Pump and MedStream…
FDA approves Liposorber Apheresis System for pediatric use
On Oct. 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Liposorber LA-15 System to treat pediatric patients with primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)…
FDA approved Adempas for pulmonary hypertension
On Sept. 30, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Adempas (riociguat) to treat adults with two forms of pulmonary hypertension. Read more.
FDA approves extended-release, single-entity hydrocodone product
On Oct. 25, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zohydro ER (hydrocodone bitartrate extended-release capsules) for the management of pain…
Study: Atrial fib hospitalizations, costs soar in U.S.
U.S. hospitalizations and costs of care for atrial fibrillation nearly doubled from 1998 to 2010, according to research presented at the American…
Study: Decreased sepsis mortality
A study published by Critical Care Medicine reports that in-hospital mortality rates for sepsis decreased from 47% between 1991 and 1995 to…
Study: Cooling temperature for therapeutic hypothermia
In unconscious patients who survived an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, cooling to 33 degrees C was no more beneficial than 36 degrees C,…
Independent NP practice in retail clinics saves money
According to a study in Health Affairs, the cost per episode treated by nurse practitioners (NPs) in retail clinics was lower in…
Study: Despite increased resources, US lags in health outcomes
A study in JAMA reports that despite increased resources for health care, the US lags behind other peer nations in many areas,…
Lowering BP prevents cardiovascular events in people with kidney disease
Lowering blood pressure (BP) is a highly effective and affordable way to prevent cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke among people…
Vagus nerve stimulation may reduce HF symptoms
A global, multicenter randomized clinical trial called INOVATE-HF (INcrease Of VAgal TonE in chronic Heart Failure) is investigating the safety and efficacy…
Four new guidelines from AHA, ACC
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have released four guidelines related to preventing cardiovascular disease: cholesterol, obesity, lifestyle,…
Recall of MedStream Programmable Infusion Pump and Refill Kits
On Oct. 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noted that Codman & Shrutleff, Inc., has recalled its MedStream Programmable Pump…
FDA approves Liposorber Apheresis System for pediatric use
On Oct. 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Liposorber LA-15 System to treat pediatric patients with primary focal segmental…
FDA approved Adempas for pulmonary hypertension
On Sept. 30, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Adempas (riociguat) to treat adults with two forms of pulmonary hypertension.…