Search results for "Nutrition"
Warning on an antipsychotic; generic rosuvastatin approval
This update covers new warnings on the entire class of opioids and approval of the first leadless pacemaker approved to treat heart rhythm disorders.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/06/fda.htm
1 Jun 2016
The importance of ‘the caring’
The fragmented health delivery system in which physicians maneuver can interfere with patients' perception of how much a clinician cares.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/06/the-importance-of-the-caring.htm
1 Jun 2019
New food allergy guidelines aid diagnosis, management
Medicare has new HCPCS codes for seasonal flu vaccinesACP reminds physicians and public: Get your flu shot
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/14/6.htm
14 Dec 2010
Understand factors that determine health, how they mix
Myriad aspects of life impact health, and these social determinants include multiple models that include more than the physical body.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/03/understand-factors-that-determine-health-how-they-mix.htm
1 Mar 2019
New drugs approved for type 2 diabetes and COPD
This regulatory update covers dapaglifozin (Farxiga) a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor, to treat diabetes, and umeclidinium and vilanterol inhalation (Anoro Ellipta) for maintenance of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/03/fda.htm
1 Mar 2014
Universal health care: Why not?
The College recommends universal coverage, independent of a person's health status, income, employment, or place of residence, with essential benefits, adequate access, and lower administrative costs.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/universal-health-care-why-not.htm
1 Jun 2023
Warning on medication confusion, recalls due to sterility
This update covers possible confusion between an antidepressant and an anti-clotting drug, as well as 2 sterility warnings.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2015/10/fda.htm
1 Oct 2015
Doripenem not for pneumonia; migraine device approved
This update covers a labeling change for doripenem (Doribax) and a warning about risk of death for ventilator patients with pneumonia, among other regulatory actions.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/05/fda.htm
1 May 2014
More compounded products recalled, diabetes drug approved
This regulatory update covers a recall of a compounding pharmacy's products due to mold and approval of a sodium-glucose co-transporter for diabetes.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2013/06/fda.htm
1 Jun 2013
Risks seen with anemia, asthma drugs; insulin syringes recalled
Warnings, recalls and updates from the Food and Drug Administration.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/04/fda.htm
1 Apr 2010