Merck Drug Shown to Work in Treating Male Osteoporosis
According to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, Merck & Co.'s Fosamax drug, primarily used for the treatment of osteoporosis in women, is also useful in treating the disease in men. The two-year study, led by a team of researchers from the Oregon Health Sciences University, found that the drug was effective in increasing bone density in men, particularly in the spine and hip. Merck announced earlier this year that it is seeking approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to sell the drug to men. For more information, visit www.merck.com.
Point-of-Care Engagement in Long-Term Care Decreasing Infections
November 26th 2024Get Well’s digital patient engagement platform decreases hospital-acquired infection rates by 31%, improves patient education, and fosters involvement in personalized care plans through real-time interaction tools.
Comprehensive Strategies in Wound Care: Insights From Madhavi Ponnapalli, MD
November 22nd 2024Madhavi Ponnapalli, MD, discusses effective wound care strategies, including debridement techniques, offloading modalities, appropriate dressing selection, compression therapy, and nutritional needs for optimal healing outcomes.
The Leapfrog Group and the Positive Effect on Hospital Hand Hygiene
November 21st 2024The Leapfrog Group enhances hospital safety by publicizing hand hygiene performance, improving patient safety outcomes, and significantly reducing health care-associated infections through transparent standards and monitoring initiatives.
