In July, the FDA approved a new treatment, named Xiidra as a treatment for dry eye disease. Dry eye disease is a condition where a person does not produce enough lubrication to keep the eye healthy. Xiidra is the first treatment to be approved in a new drug classification designated lymphocyte function-associated antigen 1 antagonist.
Summer is when hurricane awareness comes to the forefront of the collective consciousness. The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1 and lasts until November 30. Now is a good time for individuals to review their first aid kit and make sure they have all necessary medical supplies easily accessible or included in their […]
The FDA recently released a press announcement to communicate the dangers of using loperamide in ways other than instructed. Loperamide is drug intended to be used to control diarrhea. The most common brand name is Imodium, but there are several generic options available. It is available without a prescription and widely accessible.
Most people have become comfortable making purchases online. Items are usually less expensive and quickly delivered, and privacy concerns have been largely mitigated. While it took a little longer for people to feel confident in purchasing healthcare items from an online retailer, the practice has become far more common. The potential for considerable savings, and […]
Cholera is a disease that causes dehydration from severe diarrhea. The bacteria responsible for cholera is Vibrio cholerae. Infection typically occurs when an individual drinks contaminated water, or eats food that has been contaminated. According to the World Health Organization, infection can kill within a few hours if not appropriately treated. There are between one […]
So you’re ready to hit the road on a healthcare travel assignment. Whether it’s your first travel job or your tenth, you want to make the most of it. It’s normal to be a bit nervous if you’re new to working as a healthcare traveler. In fact, even experienced healthcare workers might have a few […]
In May, the Food and Drug Administration issued a final rule on antimicrobial animal drug sales and distribution reporting. The rule requires the manufacturer of all newly approved animal drugs which contain an antimicrobial as an active ingredient to submit annual reports to the FDA detailing the amount of the ingredient in the product which […]
Many of today’s pharmacological breakthroughs are biological products. These products are created from a variety of living organisms such as animals, yeast, bacteria, or humans. These products have more complex structures and contain larger molecular mixtures than conventional drugs. Conventional drugs are derived from chemical substances which are easily identifiable. Biological products are far more […]
