April 2013 Vol. 8 No. 4

FDA announces recall of Stryker cutting guide for TKA

On April 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Stryker Orthopaedics has recalled ShapeMatch Cutting Guides, used in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) instrumentation. Read more.

FDA approves new diabetes drug

On March 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Invokana (canagliflozin) tablets to treat adults with type 2 diabetes. Invokana has been studied as a stand-alone…

FDA approves new MRI agent

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Dotarem (gadoterate meglumine) for use in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain, spine and associated tissues of patients…

New film spotlights nurses

“NURSES: If Florence Could See Us Now” is a new documentary that showcases the challenging and diverse world of nursing. The film highlights the compassion of real nurses,…

New guidelines for dementia and driving

Researchers have developed a new clinical pathway that provides guidance for healthcare providers to help dementia patients who drive. The pathway was presented at the Annual Conference of…

Our Readers Respond

No drugs down the drain In approximately 2008 I wrote my final paper in BSN community health on this environmental issue. I am delighted to see that this…

Quiz Time

Which of the following patient assessment findings are consistent with the diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer’s disease? a. The patient has multiple cognitive impairments, including memory impairment and aphasia.…

Stay informed of recalls through MedWatch

To keep current on recalls announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, sign up for one of several options through the agency’s MedWatch program. You can join…

Study: Happy new marriage predicts weight gain

Newlyweds who are happy in their marriages tend to gain weight, which can affect their health, according to a study of 169 couples in Health Psychology. Although they…

Through the kindness of strangers

Our editor-in-chief shares her the impact of a tendon transplant on her life and discusses the importance of organ and tissue donation.

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