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Clinical Practice Recommendations to Help Treat IBD Patients During the COVID-19 Emergency
New recommendations issued by the American Gastroenterological Association offer clinical practice guidelines for treating inflammatory bowel disease patients during the COVID-19 emergency.
New research indicates there is weak evidence that chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin can effectively treat and prevent COVID-19 and the drugs carry potentially serious risks.
Evidence-Based Recommendations to Help Care for COVID-19 Patients in the ICU
New recommendations issued by an international research team offer clinical practice guidelines for physicians treating intensive care unit patients with COVID-19.
Experts Say There is No Evidence NSAIDs are Unsafe for COVID-19 Patients
New research refutes speculation that NSAIDs can negatively impact patients with COVID-19.
Best Practices for Addressing Common Medication Safety Errors
ISMP says its list of “2020-2021 Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals” should be adopted to prevent errors that continue to impact patient safety.
What Medical Providers Need to Know About the Link Between Gum Disease and Stroke Risk
New research says treating gum disease, along with other risk factors, may reduce a patient’s likelihood of having a stroke.
Proper Medication Injection Practices Remain Essential for Patient Safety
New data published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reinforces the importance of physician adherence to safe medication injection practices.
FDA Identifies Cybersecurity Risks Associated With Widely-Used Patient Monitoring Device
The FDA is cautioning healthcare organizations and providers about cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified for certain devices used to display patient information and monitor patient status.
ISMP Releases Top 10 Medication Errors and Hazards for 2020
ISMP says its list of “Top 10 Medication Errors and Hazards” should be addressed when developing a 2020 medication safety improvement plan.
Improving Patient Safety in Ambulatory Care Settings
The Joint Commission released a new study it says provides “better characterization and analysis” of sentinel events “that require immediate investigation and response” in ambulatory settings.