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FDA approves premixed, low-volume colon-cleansing solution

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Ian Lacy
Publish date: December 13, 2017

The best way to ensure a good colonoscopy is with an effective prep.

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Nebulized LAMA for COPD approved

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Ian Lacy
Publish date: December 12, 2017

A long-acting muscarinic antagonist for COPD is now available in a nebulizer form in the United States.

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FDA approves first follow-on short-acting insulin product using abbreviated approval pathway

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Ian Lacy
Publish date: December 12, 2017

A short-acting lispro insulin has received FDA approval, making it the first such insulin to be approved on the agency’s abbreviated pathway,...

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Hawaii experiencing a statewide outbreak of mumps

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Ian Lacy
Publish date: December 7, 2017

Mumps appears to be spreading in Hawaii regardless of patient vaccination history.

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FDA approves injectable diabetes drug that improves A1c scores

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Ian Lacy
Publish date: December 7, 2017

Weekly subcutaneous injections provide type 2 diabetes patients with an effective treatment option.

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Newer hormonal contraception formulations linked to breast cancer risk*

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Ian Lacy
Publish date: December 6, 2017

The elevated risk should be weighed against the benefits of contraception, researchers said.

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Preoperative IV acetaminophen has little to offer in gyn surgery, study finds

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Ian Lacy
Publish date: December 5, 2017

NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Preoperative intravenous acetaminophen is expensive and appears to do little to reduce postoperative pain.

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Panel votes against universal blood donor screens for Zika virus

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Ian Lacy
Publish date: December 3, 2017

SILVER SPRING, MD – Universal testing of individual blood donations for the presence of Zika virus was unanimously rejected by voting members of...

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Intense urine output monitoring beneficial in ICU

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Ian Lacy
Publish date: December 2, 2017

Patients who underwent intensive urine output monitoring received less fluid in their first 24 hours than did those who received less intensive...

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New buprenorphine formulation approved for medication-assisted treatment

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Ian Lacy
Publish date: December 2, 2017

Patients who are currently taking other buprenorphine formulations can be transitioned.

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Delayed HIV diagnoses still substantial for some at-risk groups

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Ian Lacy
Publish date: November 28, 2017

Persons unaware of their HIV infection account for approximately 40% of ongoing transmissions in the United States.

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Preop endocervical sampling pathology can guide trachelectomy planning

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Ian Lacy
Publish date: November 17, 2017

NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Findings from preoperative endocervical sampling were fairly consistent with pathologies identified at trachelectomy, in a...

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FDA addresses cell-based regenerative medicine in comprehensive new policy

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Ian Lacy
Publish date: November 16, 2017

Clarifying the existing regulations will “promote responsible and flexible regulation that leverages science to advance public health,” according...

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Incidence of adenomyosis in hysterectomy patients higher than previously reported

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Ian Lacy
Publish date: November 15, 2017

NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – Pelvic pain is a nebulous term that can encompass a range of medical issues, making it difficult for physicians to diagnose...

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Genetic testing may improve diagnosis of endometriosis

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Ian Lacy
Publish date: November 15, 2017

NATIONAL HARBOR, MD. – A genetic marker test passed the first hurdle in proving its effectiveness in diagnosing endometriosis.

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