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In Today's Vidyya RNs vote no confidence on the future of the health care system. |
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Topical Application Of A Protein Heals Wounds Scientists have discovered that a multipurpose protein found in several bodily fluids has another important function — it can promote the healing of abnormal skin wounds, which are a significant problem in the elderly. The substance is known as SLPI and is commonly referred to as "slippy." More... |
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Clinical Trial: Effects Of Topical Anti-Inflammatory Agents On Cutaneous Wound Healing Patients and practitioners interested in the new research on SLPI will be interested in an ongoing clinical trial to study the substance. This study will evaluate the effects of a protein called secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor (SLPI), on skin wound healing. Produced naturally by the body, SLPI modifies levels of elastase, a substance that breaks down the skin. More... |
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FDA Approves Fluticasone Propionate Inhalation Powder (Flovent® Diskus®) For Asthma Patients Aged Four And Older
The number of people with asthma continues to rise dramatically in the United States. The disease now affects more than 17 million Americans--one third of whom are children. A new asthma treatment just approved by the FDA may help improve asthma control by enabling adults and children to use a simple breath-activated device to take a medication that helps to effectively treat their condition. More... |
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Majority Of RNs Feel Health Care System Lacks Capacity To Offer Quality Care A study of several thousand licensed registered nurses in the State of Minnesota found that nurses have a high level of satisfaction in their career, but when asked if they would encourage others to go into the practice of nursing, 39.7% couldn't make the recommendation. Nearly 80% of the nurses answered no to the question, "Do you believe you will receive excellent quality care in your declining years?" More... |
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Prescribing Information For Fosamax® - The First Medicine To Be Indicated For Men With Osteoporosis The FDA has approved Fosamax®(alendronate sodium) 10 mg once daily for treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis. Fosamax is the first medicine to be indicated for men with osteoporosis. An estimated 2 million American men already have osteoporosis. It is projected that the number of men with osteoporosis will increase approximately 20 percent by the year 2015 due to the aging population. Get the prescribing information for Fosamax in today's Vidyya. More... |
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