National Conference on Pediatric Health Care Coming to New Orleans
February 15th 2019The 2019 conference aims on educating current pediatric nurse practitioners and others on a variety of pediatric healthcare issues, strengthening health care and professional practice, and improving clinical expertise.
First Interoperable Insulin Pump Authorized for Diabetes Treatment
February 14th 2019Officials with the FDA have permitted marketing of the Tandem Diabetes Care t:Slim X2 insulin pump with interoperable technology (interoperable t:Slim X2) for delivering insulin under the skin for children and adults with diabetes.
Sale of Unapproved Products Prompt FDA Warnings, Advisories for 17 Companies
February 11th 2019The FDA has posted 12 warning letters and 5 online advisory letters issued to companies that are illegally selling more than 58 products, including capsules, oils, and tablets, that claim to prevent, treat or cure Alzheimer disease and other serious conditions.
American Heart Association's Annual Women's Heart Health Initiative Sponsored by Macy's, CVS
January 31st 2019Since 2004, the American Heart Association (AHA) has been aiming to increase heart health awareness for women around the world, to prevent cardiac events and to promote healthy lifestyle changes.
FDA Approves New Combination Treatment for Certain Patients With CLL/SLL
January 28th 2019The FDA has approved the use of ibrutinib (Imbruvica®, AbbVie) in combination with obinutuzumab (Gazyva®) for adult patients with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (CLL/SLL).