First oseltamivir generic to win OK by John Gever, Managing Editor, MedPage Today September 15, 2017 WASHINGTON -- The first generic version of the influenza drug oseltamivir phosphate (Tamiflu) is now approved, the FDA said Friday. The generic product -- made [...]
Bone density measurements show up to 15% mean decline in 5 years by Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today September 13, 2017 Action Points • Note that this study was published as an abstract and presented at a conference. These data [...]
Artificial sweeteners may have negative effect on glycemic control by Kristen Monaco, Staff Writer, MedPage Today September 14, 2017 Action Points • Note that this study was published as an abstract and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be [...]
Supplementation may help reduce the elevated risk by Kate Kneisel, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today September 13, 2017 Action Points • Vitamin D deficiency may help identify whether a woman is at long-term risk for multiple sclerosis, with an increase in serum 25-hydroxyvitamin [...]
by Eric Sagonowsky | FierceHealth Sep 13, 2017 3:12pm Marking a big step in its march toward potential approval, GlaxoSmithKline’s shingles vaccine Shingrix won the support of an FDA panel as experts touted its strengths over Merck’s Zostavax. The shot, slated [...]
Common measure missed many serious infections in febrile infants by Molly Walker, Staff Writer, MedPage Today September 11, 2017 Action Points • Complete blood count was a poor predictor of serious bacterial infections, such as bacteremia or bacterial meningitis, in very young [...]
This year's influenza A (H1N1) strain differs from 2016-2017 vaccine by Molly Walker, Staff Writer, MedPage Today September 05, 2017 Recommendations for the 2017-2018 influenza season remain largely unchanged, with FluMist left off the recommended influenza vaccinations for the second year [...]
by Jamie Metzgar The Federalist As the GOP’s latest, half-hearted effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act crashed and burned this summer, the Left celebrated. President Obama’s signature policy lives. Still, it’s not at all certain that it won’t soon succumb [...]
Regulations often require that nurses do simple tasks like administer eyedrops. By Paul Osterman – Wall Street Journal Sept. 12, 2017 6:53 p.m. ET As baby boomers age into long-term care facilities, Medicaid costs will go through the roof. Americans already spend—counting [...]
Three studies of Kardia Mobile suggest accuracy, ease-of-use by Greg Von Portz September 12, 2017 AliveCor recently announced results from several independent studies that showed how one of their flagship products, Kardia Mobile, may improve outcomes for patients with atrial fibrillation. [...]