Recall of metoclopramide and ondansetron injections
On Oct. 2, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noted that Hospira has recalled one lot of metoclopramide injection and two lost of…
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FDA approves Brintellix for major depression
On Sept. 30, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Brintellix (vortioxetine) to treat adults with major depressive disorder. Read more.
FDA expands access to artificial heart valve to inoperable patients
On Sept. 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved revised labeling for the Sapien Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV), making the device available…
Leapfrog Group says hospital safety improvements too slow
The Fall 2013 update to The Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Score shows many hospitals are making headway in addressing errors, accidents, injuries, and infections…
FDA issues final guidance for mobile medical apps
On Sept. 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued final guidance for developers of mobile medical apps. The agency has cleared about…
Study: Antidepressants may pose risk for type 2 diabetes
A systematic review published in Diabetes Care reports that that people taking antidepressants are at a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, although it’s…
Study: Antihypertensives decrease risk of Alzheimer disease
Diuretics, angiotensin-1 receptor blockers, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors seemed to reduce the risk of Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study, published in Neurology,…
Study: Lower blood glucose may be good for brain function
Even for people who don’t have diabetes, those who have higher glucose levels are more likely to have memory problems, according to a study…
Study: Cost analysis of ACL reconstruction surgery
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is less costly and more effective than rehabilitation, according to a cost-utility analysis published in the Journal of Bone…
Study: Appropriate nurse staffing lowers hospital readmission rates
In a study published by Health Affairs, hospitals with higher nurse staffing had 25% lower odds of being penalized for readmissions compared to similar…
Study: Healthcare spending expected to grow 6.2% in 2014
According to projections published by Health Affairs, healthcare spending is expected to grow by 6.1% in 2014, and by 2022, healthcare spending financed by…
Study: Report cards for hospital pressure ulcers may not be accurate
According to a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the data Medicare uses for public reporting hospital rates of pressure ulcers isn’t an…
Recall of metoclopramide and ondansetron injections
On Oct. 2, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noted that Hospira has recalled one lot of metoclopramide injection and two…
FDA approves Brintellix for major depression
On Sept. 30, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Brintellix (vortioxetine) to treat adults with major depressive disorder. Read more.
FDA expands access to artificial heart valve to inoperable patients
On Sept. 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved revised labeling for the Sapien Transcatheter Heart Valve (THV), making the…
Leapfrog Group says hospital safety improvements too slow
The Fall 2013 update to The Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Score shows many hospitals are making headway in addressing errors, accidents, injuries,…
FDA issues final guidance for mobile medical apps
On Sept. 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued final guidance for developers of mobile medical apps. The agency has…
Study: Antidepressants may pose risk for type 2 diabetes
A systematic review published in Diabetes Care reports that that people taking antidepressants are at a higher risk of type 2 diabetes,…
Study: Antihypertensives decrease risk of Alzheimer disease
Diuretics, angiotensin-1 receptor blockers, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors seemed to reduce the risk of Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study, published…
Study: Lower blood glucose may be good for brain function
Even for people who don’t have diabetes, those who have higher glucose levels are more likely to have memory problems, according to…
Study: Cost analysis of ACL reconstruction surgery
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is less costly and more effective than rehabilitation, according to a cost-utility analysis published in the Journal…
Study: Appropriate nurse staffing lowers hospital readmission rates
In a study published by Health Affairs, hospitals with higher nurse staffing had 25% lower odds of being penalized for readmissions compared…
Study: Healthcare spending expected to grow 6.2% in 2014
According to projections published by Health Affairs, healthcare spending is expected to grow by 6.1% in 2014, and by 2022, healthcare spending…
Study: Report cards for hospital pressure ulcers may not be accurate
According to a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the data Medicare uses for public reporting hospital rates of pressure ulcers…