FDA warns companies to stop MRSA claims
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued four warning letters to companies selling over-the-counter drug products, including hand sanitizers, telling them to stop…
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Study fails to support MRV link to CFS
A study published by the Journal of Virology failed to find an association between chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and murine leukemia virus-related viruses (MRV),…
4-drug combination regimen effective for TB
Compared to separate drug administration, a 4-drug combination regimen had comparable effectiveness in patients with tuberculosis according to a study in JAMA. Read more…
FDA approves new treatment for metastatic melanoma
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Yervoy (ipilimumab) for the treatment of patients with metastatic melanoma. Read more at http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm1193237.htm.
Davol XenMatrix Surgical Graft recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration notified healthcare professionals that several lots of XenMatrix Surgical Graft have been recalled because of elevated endotoxin levels.…
FDA approves contrast agent for CNS MRI scans
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Gadavist (gadobutrol), a contrast agent for use in patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the…
US troops in Iraq breathe polluted air
Research presented at the 241st National Meeting of the American Chemical Society found that US troops in Iraq breath air that “often is polluted…
Negative effects of ARDS linger
Five years after having acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), survivors still had not recovered to normal physical function, and many other physical and psychological…
Persistent fatigue after breast cancer may speed aging
Researchers have found that persistent fatigue in breast cancer survivors may be caused by disruption in the autonomic system, and could make some patients…
NEJM study finds low RN staffing increases mortality
According to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, RN staffing that falls below targeted levels was associated with increased mortality. Read…
Statins lower prostate cancer recurrence
Men with high-risk prostate cancer who take statin drugs while receiving radiation therapy are less likely to have their cancer return than patients who…
Social Security improvements results in longer life spans
A study published in the Journal of Public Health Policy found that Americans over the age of 65 experienced steep declines in the rate…
FDA warns companies to stop MRSA claims
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued four warning letters to companies selling over-the-counter drug products, including hand sanitizers, telling them…
Study fails to support MRV link to CFS
A study published by the Journal of Virology failed to find an association between chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and murine leukemia virus-related…
4-drug combination regimen effective for TB
Compared to separate drug administration, a 4-drug combination regimen had comparable effectiveness in patients with tuberculosis according to a study in JAMA.…
FDA approves new treatment for metastatic melanoma
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Yervoy (ipilimumab) for the treatment of patients with metastatic melanoma. Read more at http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm1193237.htm.
Davol XenMatrix Surgical Graft recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration notified healthcare professionals that several lots of XenMatrix Surgical Graft have been recalled because of elevated…
FDA approves contrast agent for CNS MRI scans
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Gadavist (gadobutrol), a contrast agent for use in patients undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)…
US troops in Iraq breathe polluted air
Research presented at the 241st National Meeting of the American Chemical Society found that US troops in Iraq breath air that “often…
Negative effects of ARDS linger
Five years after having acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), survivors still had not recovered to normal physical function, and many other physical…
Persistent fatigue after breast cancer may speed aging
Researchers have found that persistent fatigue in breast cancer survivors may be caused by disruption in the autonomic system, and could make…
NEJM study finds low RN staffing increases mortality
According to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, RN staffing that falls below targeted levels was associated with increased…
Statins lower prostate cancer recurrence
Men with high-risk prostate cancer who take statin drugs while receiving radiation therapy are less likely to have their cancer return than…
Social Security improvements results in longer life spans
A study published in the Journal of Public Health Policy found that Americans over the age of 65 experienced steep declines in…