Friday, May 27, 2016

Biogen's Monthly MS Injection Wins FDA Approval

(MedPage Today) -- Zinbryta (daclizumab) approved for relapsing MS

FDA Panel Favors Amplatzer

(MedPage Today) -- PFO occlusion device scores green light from advisors

Superbug Gene Isolated in U.S. (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Confers resistance to last-ditch antibiotic colistin

Loss of Y Chromosome in Men Tied to Alzheimer's Risk

Title: Loss of Y Chromosome in Men Tied to Alzheimer's Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 5/23/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/24/2016 12:00:00 AM

Preventing Supply Chain Crime: Pharmacy Practice News

(MedPage Today) -- Also, FDA revises REMS for opioids

Hospitals Struggle to Keep Endoscopy Safe (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Costs soar with new efforts to ensure endoscope sterility

Frieden Presses Case for Zika Funding

(MedPage Today) -- Taking money away from Ebola is the wrong move, CDC chief says

Pelzman's Picks: Does More Gym Time Equal Less Cancer?

(MedPage Today) -- Healthcare merger limits, meditation for chronic pain, and more

Monday, May 23, 2016

Sunday, May 22, 2016

Tweet of the Week: Clinical Trials Day

(MedPage Today) -- Twitter commemorates the day James Lind started his famous trial on scurvy

Saturday, May 21, 2016

Relax, It's Only MACRA

(MedPage Today) -- Bob Doherty says it's time to take a deep breath and step away from the panic button

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Retired General Helping Docs Grow as Leaders

(MedPage Today) -- Mark Hertling helps physicians apply military principles to medical practice

Keep Busy! Stay Sharp!

Title: Keep Busy! Stay Sharp!
Category: Health News
Created: 5/17/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/18/2016 12:00:00 AM

Sunday, May 15, 2016

Saturday, May 14, 2016

D.C. Week: Federal Judge Rules Against ACA Subsidies

(MedPage Today) -- FDA warns that Cipro and similar antibiotics should not be used for uncomplicated infections

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Common Meds and Dementia: How Strong Is the Link?

Title: Common Meds and Dementia: How Strong Is the Link?
Category: Health News
Created: 5/10/2016 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/10/2016 12:00:00 AM

Saturday, May 7, 2016

FDA Backs Off on Endoscope Recall

(MedPage Today) -- Custom Ultrasonics' System 83 Plus can be used, agency now says

Monday, May 2, 2016