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Pharmacology Watch - Full July 2011 Issue in PDF
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FDA actions
The FDA has approved linagliptin for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults. -
NSAID use in patients with prior MI
A new study points out the risk of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use in patients who have had a myocardial infarction (MI) suggesting that even brief use increases the risk for death and recurrent MI. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full June 20, 2011 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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The Lethargic Child
Stedman's medical dictionary defines lethargy as a "relatively mild impairment of consciousness resulting in reduced alertness and awareness; this condition has many causes but is ultimately due to generalized brain dysfunction." -
'Owning' the problem drives CLABSIs to zero
There has been so much hoopla about driving central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) down to zero with checklists and bundles, that a unit that fails to achieve such success may take it somewhat personal. -
Patient partnership hits ground running
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is creating an infection control inspection survey for hospitals as part of its participation in the recently formed Partnership for Patients. -
CMS tool for hospitals will go beyond ASC survey
A survey tool to assess infection control in ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) was created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for use by inspectors for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. -
Hospital Infection Control & Prevention July 2011 Issue in PDF
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SHEA updates scope reprocessing guidelines
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) have updated their 2003 joint guideline for reprocessing gastrointestinal endoscopes to reaffirm reprocessing methods and take into account evolved technology and disinfection systems.