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HHS releases modifications to HIPAA privacy, security, enforcement, and breach notification rule

On Jan. 17, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released “Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules under…

FDA issue draft guidance on making opioids harder to abuse

On Jan. 9, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a draft guidance document to assist industry in developing new formulations of…

FDA requires lower recommended doses for drugs containing zolpidem

On Jan. 10, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it is requiring the manufacturers of Ambien, Ambien CR, Edluar and Zolpimist,…

FDA approves drug to treat multi-drug resistant TB

On Dec. 31, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Sirturo (bedaquiline) as part of combination therapy to treat adults with multi-drug…

FDA approves first anti-diarrheal drug for HIV/AIDS patients

On Dec. 31, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Fulyzaq (crofelemer) to relieve symptoms of diarrhea in HIV/AIDS patients taking antiretroviral…

‘Post-hospital syndrome’ in NEJM

“Post-Hospital Syndrome — An Acquired, Transient Condition of Generalized Risk,” in The New England Journal of Medicine, presents “post-hospital syndrome” as a construct related…

Study: NP-staffed clinic improves care, lowers cost for women with benign breast conditions

The Virginia Mason Breast Clinic, staffed by nurse practitioners (NPs), has substantially improved care timeliness for women with symptomatic benign breast conditions, according to…

Study: Donor feces more effective than vancomycin in treatment of recurrent C. difficile

A study in The New England Journal of Medicine found that infusing a solution of donor feces through a nasoduodenal tube was “significantly more…

Study: Mindfulness meditation may help patients with chronic inflammation

A study in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity found that an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) intervention reduced the inflammatory response, suggesting that MBSR may…

Joint Commission proposes alarm management as 2014 National Patient Safety Goal

The Joint Commission is inviting comments on its proposed 2014 National Patient Safety Goal on management of alarms. The 15-question survey should take about…

NEJM article addresses challenges of evaluating patient satisfaction

An article in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) discusses the challenges of measuring patient experiences and provides guidelines for increasing effectiveness, including…

Study: Disinfecting caps reduce CLABSI rates

Using a disinfection cap (with isopropyl alcohol) on central line catheters significantly reduced central-line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates, according to a study in…

HHS releases modifications to HIPAA privacy, security, enforcement, and breach notification rule

On Jan. 17, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released “Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification…

FDA issue draft guidance on making opioids harder to abuse

On Jan. 9, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a draft guidance document to assist industry in developing new…

FDA requires lower recommended doses for drugs containing zolpidem

On Jan. 10, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it is requiring the manufacturers of Ambien, Ambien CR, Edluar…

FDA approves drug to treat multi-drug resistant TB

On Dec. 31, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Sirturo (bedaquiline) as part of combination therapy to treat adults…

FDA approves first anti-diarrheal drug for HIV/AIDS patients

On Dec. 31, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Fulyzaq (crofelemer) to relieve symptoms of diarrhea in HIV/AIDS patients…

‘Post-hospital syndrome’ in NEJM

“Post-Hospital Syndrome — An Acquired, Transient Condition of Generalized Risk,” in The New England Journal of Medicine, presents “post-hospital syndrome” as a…

Study: NP-staffed clinic improves care, lowers cost for women with benign breast conditions

The Virginia Mason Breast Clinic, staffed by nurse practitioners (NPs), has substantially improved care timeliness for women with symptomatic benign breast conditions,…

Study: Donor feces more effective than vancomycin in treatment of recurrent C. difficile

A study in The New England Journal of Medicine found that infusing a solution of donor feces through a nasoduodenal tube was…

Study: Mindfulness meditation may help patients with chronic inflammation

A study in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity found that an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) intervention reduced the inflammatory response, suggesting that…

Joint Commission proposes alarm management as 2014 National Patient Safety Goal

The Joint Commission is inviting comments on its proposed 2014 National Patient Safety Goal on management of alarms. The 15-question survey should…

NEJM article addresses challenges of evaluating patient satisfaction

An article in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) discusses the challenges of measuring patient experiences and provides guidelines for increasing…

Study: Disinfecting caps reduce CLABSI rates

Using a disinfection cap (with isopropyl alcohol) on central line catheters significantly reduced central-line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates, according to a…

Web Exclusives

HHS releases modifications to HIPAA privacy, security, enforcement, and breach notification rule

FDA issue draft guidance on making opioids harder to abuse

FDA requires lower recommended doses for drugs containing zolpidem

FDA approves drug to treat multi-drug resistant TB

FDA approves first anti-diarrheal drug for HIV/AIDS patients

‘Post-hospital syndrome’ in NEJM

Study: NP-staffed clinic improves care, lowers cost for women with benign breast conditions

Study: Donor feces more effective than vancomycin in treatment of recurrent C. difficile

Study: Mindfulness meditation may help patients with chronic inflammation

Joint Commission proposes alarm management as 2014 National Patient Safety Goal

NEJM article addresses challenges of evaluating patient satisfaction

Study: Disinfecting caps reduce CLABSI rates

HHS releases modifications to HIPAA privacy, security, enforcement, and breach notification rule

FDA issue draft guidance on making opioids harder to abuse

FDA requires lower recommended doses for drugs containing zolpidem

FDA approves drug to treat multi-drug resistant TB

FDA approves first anti-diarrheal drug for HIV/AIDS patients

‘Post-hospital syndrome’ in NEJM

Study: NP-staffed clinic improves care, lowers cost for women with benign breast conditions

Study: Donor feces more effective than vancomycin in treatment of recurrent C. difficile

Study: Mindfulness meditation may help patients with chronic inflammation

Joint Commission proposes alarm management as 2014 National Patient Safety Goal

NEJM article addresses challenges of evaluating patient satisfaction

Study: Disinfecting caps reduce CLABSI rates

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