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A Novel Definition of Urinary Tract Infection across a National Primary Care Network [Geriatrics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective To develop and validate a novel electronic medical records (EMR)-based UTI case definition that can be applied to elucidate and understand UTI treatment and practice patterns in primary care. Study Design and Analysis Retrospective cross-sectional study.

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The Future Of Vision And Eye Care

The Medical Futurist

In 2016, The Guardian reported that a blind woman suffering from this disease was fitted with the implant labelled “bionic eye” in the UK as part of a trial at the Oxford Eye Hospital. The journal Nature provided a commentary report on HKUST’s research into the bionic eye. The drug helped decrease the initial healing from 5 days.

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Many Older People Embrace Vaccines. Research Is Proving Them Right.

Physician's Weekly

So, in 2016, she celebrated her 60th birthday at her local CVS. Deana Hendrickson, 66, who provides daily care for three young grandsons in Los Angeles, sought an additional MMR shot, though she was vaccinated against measles, mumps, and rubella as a child, in case her immunity to measles had waned. .”

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FOIA Requires Transparency of Instructions to FDA Staff, Even When Those Instructions Are to Pause Communications with the Public

FDA Law Blog

Since its enactment, Congress has strengthened FOIAs disclosure provisions, most recently in 2016. But even prior to the amendments, the text of the statute, on its face, provided real time access to government records. Moreover, courts generally provide the agency with more time to complete its review. 552(a)(4)(B).

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New Draft Guidance Provides Detailed (and Burdensome) Recommendations for Chemical Assessments to Support Medical Device Biocompatibility

FDA Law Blog

Since the first issuance of FDA’s guidance Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, “Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process” in 2016, sponsors submitting premarket submissions to FDA have had the option of using these techniques to evaluate certain biocompatibility endpoints.

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Episode 384: Antiracism in Medicine – Episode 26 – Racial and Gender Health Disparities in Youth Suicide: Part 1

The Clinical Problem Solvers

There are a growing number of Child Psychiatric Access Programs, including one in Massachusetts, which provide quick access to psychiatric consultation and facilitates referrals for accessing ongoing behavioral health care. Diversifying your mental health outreach goes hand in hand with diversifying your providers. 2015;169(7):673-677.

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R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company First to Receive E-Cigarette PMTA Authorization

FDA Law Blog

Reynolds (RJR) Vapor Company’s Vuse Solo electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) device and accompanying tobacco-flavored e-liquid pods, specifically, Vuse Solo Power Unit, Vuse Replacement Cartridge Original 4.8% FDA Provides Update on Pending PMTAs. By David B. Clissold — On October 12, 2021, FDA authorized the marketing of R.J.