Ibuprofen Injection Demonstrates Significant Reduction of Opioid Use in Orthopedic Trauma Patients
July 29th 2020The results of a level 1 trauma center study have shown that ibuprofen injection (Caldolor, Cumberland Pharmaceuticals) significantly reduces the quantity of opioids required to manage pain after a traumatic injury with fracture.
CDC Update: Duration of Isolation, Precautions for Adults With COVID-19
July 24th 2020The latest update from the CDC incorporates evidence that informs the duration of isolation and precautions recommended to prevent transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to others while limiting unnecessary prolonged isolation and unnecessary use of laboratory testing resources.
CVS Health Encouraging Individuals to Prioritize Primary Health Care Needs
July 23rd 2020Time for Care, a campaign reinforcing the importance of accessing primary health care, has been launched by CVS Health to remind Americans of the importance of prioritizing their health during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, according to the company.
Update on Pharmacogenomic Testing and Use in Behavioral Health Treatment for Pediatric Patients
July 15th 2020At the 2020 Virtual Conference on Pediatric Health Care, Kimberly Erlich presented an update on current understandings of pharmacogenomic testing and its use as a tool in the treatment of behavioral health issues in a pediatric population.
Study: Signs of Adult Diabetes Already Visible by Age 8 Years
June 22nd 2020Early signs of being more susceptible to type 2 diabetes (T2D) as an adult can be seen in children as young as age 8 years, decades before it is likely to be diagnosed, according to researchers from the University of Bristol.
Nursing Support, Policy Reform Needed Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
June 16th 2020The recommendations in the editorial are based on a 2018 World Innovation Summit for Health report and include implications for nurses and advanced practice nurses, policy makers, governmental and nongovernmental health partners.