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First Over-the-Counter Glucose Monitor Gets Clearance From the FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing clearance to the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor…
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CDC Released Updated Recommendations for Respiratory Virus
On March 1, 2024, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidelines for combatting respiratory…
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Recall On Some Cardinal Health Monoject Luer-Lock and Enteral Syringes
On Feb. 2, 2024 the FDA sent a warning to stop using specific Cardinal Health Monoject luer-lock and…
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Growing Demand for Nurse Practitioners in Ophthalmology
The medical community has a growing demand for advanced practice registered nurses (APRN), including specialty care. From 2022…
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First Transcatheter Therapy for Tricuspid Valve Replacement Gains FDA Approval
On February 1, Edwards EVOQUE Tricuspid Valve Replacement System was approved by the FDA. The system treats patients…
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Human Trafficking: A Global Crime with Local Consequences
Healthcare professionals are often uniquely positioned to spot the signs of human trafficking. In crisis situations, they can…
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Asian Longhorned Tick Populations On the Rise
Due in part to the widespread effects of climate change, tick infections are becoming increasingly more common. In…
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Janus Kinase Inhibitor Treatment Approved for Severe Alopecia Areata
Alopecia is a devastating tissue-specific autoimmune condition caused by the T-cell-mediated destruction of hair follicles. This leads to…
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New Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited genetic mutation causing normally round or disc-shaped cells to develop as…
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Study Explores Potential Stroke Risk When COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines Administered Together
The CDC has reassured the public that it is safe to get both seasonal influenza and the bi-valent…
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FDA Deems Phenylephrine ‘Ineffective’
Phenylephrine, the mainstay in many OTC nasal decongestant preparations such as Dayquil and Sudafed, and some nasal sprays,…
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Recent Developments in Antibiotics
After many years without any new antibiotics in the pipeline, researchers have announced the development of several new…
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The Role of Pharmacogenomics in Precision Mental Healthcare
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OTC COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests May Have an Extended Shelf Life
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AANP Offers Resources to Help NPs Detect and Treat Ulcerative Colitis
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Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Linked to Cucumbers
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5 Key Benefits of Getting a Second Certification as a Nurse Practitioner
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8 Key Tips for Effective Communication During Pediatric ENT Exams
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Normalizing Anxiety: How NPs Can Guide Patients to Make Healthier Choices
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CDC Endorses Lowering Pneumococcal Vaccination Age from 65 to 50
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FDA Proposes Ban on Over-the-Counter Oral Nasal Congestion Medication
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Using Technology to Combat Drug-Drug Interactions
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Building a Strong Professional Nursing Network as a New Nurse Practitioner
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