AHRQ releases Spanish medication tracking tool
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has released a newly revised Spanish language medication tracking tool, “Su medicamento: Infórmese. Evite riesgos.” (“Your Medicine:…
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AHRQ releases Spanish medication tracking tool
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has released a newly revised Spanish language medication tracking tool, “Su medicamento: Infórmese. Evite riesgos.”…
Rate of not-for-profit hospital revenue growth lowest in two decades, says Moody’s
A report from Moody’s says that the rate of not-for-profit hospital revenue growth lowest in two decades. Read more.
Study finds radiofrequency ablation effective for Barrett’s esophagus
Radiofrequency ablation for Barrett’s esophagus with dysplasia has an acceptable safety profile and is associated with a low rate of disease progression,…
Single sigmoidoscopy screen reduces colorectal cancers
Undergoing a single screening sigmoidoscopy between ages 55 and 64 reduced the incidence of colorectal cancer according to a study of 34,272.…
Smoking soon after waking may increase cancer risk
Smoking the first cigarette soon after waking is associated with a greater risk of head and neck cancer according to a study…
FDA warns against Evital
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to take the emergency birth control medicine labeled as Evital, which…
FDA warns of risk of surgical mesh used to repair pelvic organ prolapse
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning for surgical placement of mesh through the vagina to repair pelvic organ…
FDA approves Boostrix for older people
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Boostrix vaccine to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis in people 65 years…
Research consent forms still too complex
A study of 124 consent forms used in HIV network trials sponsored by the National Institutes of Health found that the average…
New report on health information exchange released
“Secrets of HIE Success Revealed: Lessons from the Leaders,” a report released by the National eHealth Collaborative, features 12 case studies of…
NEJM: Public views on Medicare and the budget deficit
The July 13 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine includes an insightful review of public polling on Medicare and how…
NICHE announces October leadership training
NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) has announced the October 2011 Leadership Training Program (LTP). The LTP trains a team of…