FDA releases draft guidance documents on tobacco
On March 30, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released two draft guideline documents “to help fight the tobacco epidemic.” The first document…
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FDA seeks advice on metal-on-metal hip replacements
On March 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that a two-day expert advisory panel meeting on metal-on-metal hip replacement systems will…
FDA approves first generic versions of Boniva
On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first generic versions of Boniva (ibandronate) tablets, used to treat osteoporosis. Read…
Study: Pay for performance doesn’t affect 30-day mortality
A study in The New England Journal of Medicine found that the hospital-based, pay-for-performance program Medicare Premier Hospital Quality Incentive Demonstration failed to reduce…
Lack of sleep increases calorie intake
Researchers at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2012 conference presented a study that showed insufficient sleep increases calorie…
RN workforce ‘bubble’ predicted to burst
Writing in The New England Journal of Medicine, nursing workforce experts state that the recent increase in the RN workforce is “largely a temporary…
JAMA: Use of anesthesia services for GI endoscopies increased substantially
A study in JAMA found that use of anesthesia services for gastrointestinal endoscopies and colonoscopies “increased substantially” between 2003 and 2009. Anesthesia use was…
Shared governance aids compliance with Magnet® model sources of evidence
Of the five Magnet® model components, the shared governance (SG) process most closely aligns with exemplary professional practice and structural empowerment. A strong culture…
Using teach-back for patient education and self-management
The teach-back technique helps you assess how well your patient understands the teaching points you’ve covered.
FDA approves first quadrivalent vaccine to prevent seasonal influenza
On Feb. 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of FluMist Quadrivalent, the first influenza vaccine to contain four strains…
FDA approves Korlym for hyperglycemia in patients with endogenous Cushing’s syndrome
On Feb. 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of Korlym (mifepristone) to control hyperglycemia in adults with endogenous Cushing’s…
FDA warns of counterfeit Avastin
On Feb. 14, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration notified healthcare professionals and patients about a counterfeit version of Avastin 400 mg/16mL, which may…
FDA releases draft guidance documents on tobacco
On March 30, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released two draft guideline documents “to help fight the tobacco epidemic.” The…
FDA seeks advice on metal-on-metal hip replacements
On March 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that a two-day expert advisory panel meeting on metal-on-metal hip replacement…
FDA approves first generic versions of Boniva
On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first generic versions of Boniva (ibandronate) tablets, used to treat…
Study: Pay for performance doesn’t affect 30-day mortality
A study in The New England Journal of Medicine found that the hospital-based, pay-for-performance program Medicare Premier Hospital Quality Incentive Demonstration failed…
Lack of sleep increases calorie intake
Researchers at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2012 conference presented a study that showed insufficient sleep…
RN workforce ‘bubble’ predicted to burst
Writing in The New England Journal of Medicine, nursing workforce experts state that the recent increase in the RN workforce is “largely…
JAMA: Use of anesthesia services for GI endoscopies increased substantially
A study in JAMA found that use of anesthesia services for gastrointestinal endoscopies and colonoscopies “increased substantially” between 2003 and 2009. Anesthesia…
Shared governance aids compliance with Magnet® model sources of evidence
Of the five Magnet® model components, the shared governance (SG) process most closely aligns with exemplary professional practice and structural empowerment. A…
Using teach-back for patient education and self-management
The teach-back technique helps you assess how well your patient understands the teaching points you’ve covered.
FDA approves first quadrivalent vaccine to prevent seasonal influenza
On Feb. 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of FluMist Quadrivalent, the first influenza vaccine to contain…
FDA approves Korlym for hyperglycemia in patients with endogenous Cushing’s syndrome
On Feb. 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of Korlym (mifepristone) to control hyperglycemia in adults with…
FDA warns of counterfeit Avastin
On Feb. 14, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration notified healthcare professionals and patients about a counterfeit version of Avastin 400 mg/16mL,…