HealthDay News — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has removed one hurdle faced by patients with schizophrenia when filling prescriptions for the antipsychotic medication clozapine.

LTG-001, a selective inhibitor for treatment of acute pain, was granted Fast Track designation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Prescribing physical activity and exercise may be a "potent tool" for clinicians caring for older adults, according to investigators.

Beginning in late January and extending through February 2025, flu hospitalizations have been higher than any other week since before 2009.

The US government has ended funding for some 5800 global health programs, cutting off critical support for projects to millions of people globally.

During 30 months of follow-up, the researchers found that the weighted cumulative incidences of all-cause mortality and hospitalization were 5218 per 10 5 person-years (PY) and 16,334 per 10 5 PY, ...

For AI to improve efficiency, it must be developed with a clear focus on practical applications rather than unnecessary diagnostic tools and risk calculators. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the ...

Loretta Ford, EdD, RN, PNP, NP-C, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP, co-founder of the nurse practitioner (NP) profession, built an extraordinary legacy over decades of service to patients, students, and clinicians.

The report highlights that generative AI must be designed to alleviate specific workflow inefficiencies, particularly time spent on electronic health records.

AANP endorsed the ICAN Act, a bill that improves health care access by removing restrictions on NPs to provide extended care.

It is imperative to consider the potential life-saving benefits of IVC ligation despite the higher incidence of associated complications.

Every year, thousands of people in the US die from preventable blood loss after traumatic injuries. Blood transfusions at the scene could change that.