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FDA Actions
In this section: Senate confirms new FDA commissioner, and the FDA approves brivaracetam as adjunctive treatment for partial onset seizures.
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Report: Prescriptions for Hydrocodone-containing Combination Drugs Drop
The switch of hydrocodone-containing combination drugs from Schedule III to the more restrictive Schedule II in October 2014 significantly reduced the number of prescriptions filled for these drugs, according to a new study.
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A Secondary Prevention Against Cardiovascular Events?
A recent study found that in patients without diabetes but with insulin resistance along with a history of ischemic stroke or TIA, pioglitazone reduced the risk of stroke or myocardial infarction compared to placebo.
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Treating Gout with Oral Steroids
New research indicates prednisolone is an effective and safe first-line option for the treatment of acute gout.
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More Doubt About ‘Female Viagra’
Flibanserin, on average, resulted in a one-half additional satisfying sexual event per month while significantly raising the risk of dizziness, somnolence, nausea, and fatigue.
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Long-term Aspirin Use Reduces Risk of Cancer
Regular aspirin use could prevent 33 colorectal cancers per 100,000 person years among those who had not undergone lower endoscopy and 18 colorectal cancers per 100,000 person years in those who had undergone screening.
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Update
COPD is a chronic, incurable but very treatable condition. This syndrome is identified by historical clues, clinical signs and symptoms, and physiologic and imaging abnormalities.
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Worker psych hospital death prompts action
A California state psychiatric hospital improved the personal security systems for its staff members and revamped how it assesses potentially violent patients, five years after a technician was killed on the hospital grounds by a patient.
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Bullying entrenched, but more speaking out
As outlined by a nursing leader and work culture expert, bullying is a major reason 60% of new nurses quit their first job within six months.
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Healthcare violence now a public health issue
It’s time to view violence against healthcare workers as a public health problem, not just another in a long list of occupational hazards, says the lead author of new study on the issue.