Jolynn Tumolo

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04/18/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

A single lot of over-the-counter lansoprazole delayed-release capsules are being recalled because of deviations from Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations, according to the April 17, 2024, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...

A single lot of over-the-counter...

04/18/2024

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Adverse Events Common With Glucocorticoids for Polymyalgia Rheumatica

04/17/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Although glucocorticoid treatment reduced inflammatory parameters in real-world patients with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), more than a third still showed above-normal levels throughout a 52-week follow-up period, according to study results...

Although glucocorticoid...

04/17/2024

First Report Managed Care

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Interim Plan on Responsible Use of AI in Health Care Due This Month

04/17/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) interim strategic plan on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, due at the end of April, will focus on 4 areas, Micky Tripathi, co-chair of the task force...

The Department of Health and...

04/17/2024

Integrated Healthcare Executive

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Three Firms Recall Injections for Sterility Concerns

04/17/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

The April 10, 2024, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Report included 4 drug recalls across 3 firms because of a lack of assurance of product sterility.

The April 10, 2024, US Food and...

04/17/2024

Pharmacy Learning Network

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BMI May Impact Response to Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

04/16/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

More than three-quarters of patients with obstructive sleep apnea responded to treatment with hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS), according to study results published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery.

More than three-quarters of...

04/16/2024

Neurology

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Incorrect Package Insert Prompts Recall

04/16/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

X-Gen Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling more than 2500 vials of cyclophosphamide for injection because of an error in the package insert.

X-Gen Pharmaceuticals Inc. is...

04/16/2024

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VA Suicide Prevention Coordinators Work With Community Groups to Expand Reach

04/16/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

“By providing community-based and veteran-centric organizations with suicide prevention resources, we increase the chances of reaching veterans and their supporters where they are,” wrote Matthew Miller, executive director of suicide...

“By providing community-based...

04/16/2024

Veterans Health Today

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Advocates Cite Chronic Medicaid Underfunding as RI Facility Cuts 40 LTC Beds

04/15/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

“This decision is necessary in order to ensure the long-term survival of our organization,” Scandinavian Communities, Cranston, Rhode Island, reportedly wrote in a letter sent to residents’ families. The letter said that to continue to...

“This decision is necessary in...

04/15/2024

Annals of Long-Term Care

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Study Finds No Elevated Stroke Risk Days After COVID-19 Vaccination

04/12/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

COVID-19 vaccination does not appear to be associated with an increased risk of stroke in US older adults in the early days following administration, according to a study published in JAMA.

COVID-19 vaccination does not...

04/12/2024

Neurology

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Supplemental Biologics License Application Filed for Leqembi Maintenance Dosing

04/11/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Eisai recently submitted a supplemental Biologics License Application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for monthly intravenous (IV) maintenance dosing for lecanemab-irmb (Leqembi), Eisai and partner Biogen Inc. announced. Leqembi...

Eisai recently submitted a...

04/11/2024

Annals of Long-Term Care