Jolynn Tumolo

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Study Finds No Treatment-Related Adverse Events in Boys Treated With Purified FIX Concentrate

05/09/2024

Purified factor IX (FIX) concentrate was effective in treating and preventing bleeding episodes in real-world pediatric patients 6 years and younger with hemophilia B, according to a study published in the Journal of Blood Medicine.

Purified factor IX (FIX)...

05/09/2024

First Report Managed Care

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Report Offers Tips for Building a Stronger Public Health Workforce

05/09/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Rethinking the boundaries of the public health profession—specifically, what it means to be a public health partner, a public health department, and a public health worker—is key to building a more resilient public health workforce in the...

Rethinking the boundaries of the...

05/09/2024

Integrated Healthcare Executive

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Compounded Eye Injection Recalled

05/09/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Two lots of compounded epinephrine 0.025% and lidocaine HCl 0.75% intraocular solution for injection are being recalled by Imprimis NJOF. The May 8, 2024, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Report states the solution is “out of...

Two lots of compounded...

05/09/2024

Pharmacy Learning Network

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Demodex Infestation Found in 9 of 10 Eye Clinic Patients Using 2-Minute Technique

05/09/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Demodex mites were found in the eyelashes of 94% of patients examined with a simple diagnostic technique at a standard ophthalmic practice, according to a study published online in the journal Clinical Ophthalmology.

Demodex mites were found in the...

05/09/2024

First Report Managed Care

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Partnership Allows VA Patients to Receive Care at Keller Army Community Hospital

05/07/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

A recently expanded partnership between the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Defense (DOD) now allows New York veterans, soldiers, cadets, and other beneficiaries to receive care at Keller Army Community Hospital...

A recently expanded partnership...

05/07/2024

Veterans Health Today

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Sleep Disorders Linked With Epilepsy in Older Adults

05/07/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Sleep apnea and low oxygen levels during sleep are associated with late-onset epilepsy independently of hypertension and stroke, according to a study published online in the journal Sleep.

Sleep apnea and low oxygen...

05/07/2024

Neurology

Geriatric Patient with son in long term care setting

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High Comorbidity, Polypharmacy Burden in Patients With Tardive Dyskinesia in LTC Settings

05/07/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD) in long-term care settings have a high comorbidity and polypharmacy burden, with half taking medications that may worsen TD, according to a poster presentation at the APA annual meeting.

Patients with tardive dyskinesia...

05/07/2024

Psych Congress Network

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MDD Prevalence Tripled in Female Huntington Disease Patients

05/07/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

The prevalence of MDD at a major health system was 3 times higher in female patients with Huntington disease (HD) than in male patients, according to a poster presentation APA Annual Meeting.

The prevalence of MDD at a major...

05/07/2024

Psych Congress Network

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COPD Medication Recalled

05/02/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Cipla USA Inc. is recalling two lots of ipratropium bromide and albuterol sulfate inhalation solution.

Cipla USA Inc. is recalling two...

05/02/2024

Pharmacy Learning Network

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Ophthalmic Strips Pulled for Potential Impurities

05/02/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Nomax Inc. is recalling more than 42,000 cartons of GloStrips and Ful-Glo fluorescein sodium ophthalmic strips because the active pharmaceutical ingredient used in the products failed to meet impurity specifications.

Nomax Inc. is recalling more...

05/02/2024

Pharmacy Learning Network