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May 10, 2023

New Protocol Cuts Fasting Time to Rule Out Insulinoma New Protocol Cuts Fasting Time to Rule Out Insulinoma

SEATTLE — Use of a new protocol — sequential beta-hydroxybutyrate testing with a cut-off for ruling out insulinoma in patients with hypoglycemia — may allow for a shortening of the gold-standard 72-hour fasting time […]
May 10, 2023

New Test Could Cut Fasting Period to Detect Insulinomas New Test Could Cut Fasting Period to Detect Insulinomas

SEATTLE — Use of a new protocol — sequential beta-hydroxybutyrate testing with a cut-off for ruling out insulinoma in patients with hypoglycemia — may allow for a shortening of the gold-standard 72-hour fasting time […]
May 10, 2023

Nursing Pipeline Jams With International Visa Cap on Nurses Nursing Pipeline Jams With International Visa Cap on Nurses

During a national nursing shortage, hospitals often fill entry-level positions by hiring international workers. But a recent federal visa cap could delay by as much as […]
May 10, 2023

FDA Releases Two Discussion Papers to Spur Conversation about Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Drug Development and Manufacturing

Image By: Patrizia Cavazzoni, M.D., Director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are no longer futuristic concepts; […]
May 10, 2023

Food and Drug Administration Overdose Prevention Framework

Overdose Prevention Activities The FDA Overdose Prevention Framework consists of four overarching priorities that align with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Overdose Prevention […]
May 10, 2023

Can Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Drugs Reduce Alzheimer’s Disease Risk?

Researchers are investigating if popular drugs used for diabetes and weightloss may help prevent cognitive decline and dementia. The drugs, which belong to a class of […]
May 10, 2023

Anxiety, PTSD and Depression Can Increase Heart Attack Risk in People Under 40

New research has highlighted mental health’s influence on heart disease risk. A study found people with mental health disorders were up to three times more likely […]
May 10, 2023

Medical Cannabis Improves Quality of Life in People With Chronic Pain, Other Conditions

Share on PinterestMeasuring quality of life can be useful in understanding how medical cannabis benefits people. FatCamera/Getty Images A new study measured the quality of life […]
May 10, 2023

Study Finds Breath Work May Decrease Alzheimer’s Disease Risk

A new study finds breath work may help decrease the risk of dementia. Participants took part in simple breathing exercises twice a day for four weeks. […]
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