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CDC: U.S. measles cases at 884; MMR vaccine ‘essential’ to prevent outbreaks

There have been 884 confirmed cases of measles nationwide so far this year, with cases reported by 29 states, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

FDA announces recall for certain IV bags

The Food and Drug Administration published a notice from Amneal Pharmaceutical that said the company is recalling two lots of its Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection 500mg/100mL Infusion bags due to the products potentially containing inert polypropylene fibers.

Recall issued for aspiration system by Q’Apel Medical

The Food and Drug Administration has identified a Class I recall of Q’Apel Medical 072 Aspiration System after the company submitted three device event reports that included a tip detachment, a vessel rupture and a vasospasm.

CDC may move to risk-based COVID-19 vaccine strategy

A majority of the COVID-19 vaccine work group members at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention support ending the agency’s recommendation for nearly all Americans to get vaccinated each year against the virus.

Cassidy releases report calling for reforms to 340B program

Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy, M.D., R-La., April 24 released a report detailing findings from an investigation into how covered entities use and generate revenue from the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

Study finds driving with COVID-19 raises crash risk by 25%

A study published April 8 by the Public Library of Science’s Journal of Global Public Health found that driving while infected with COVID-19 raises the risk of an accident by 25%.

Study reveals lapses in endoscope processing

Proactive quality improvement strategies to enhance endoscope processing are necessary to ensure patient safety, according to a review published in the American Journal of Infection Control.

Administration to stop data collection on maternal deaths, drug use

The administration has cut staff from government departments that collect and analyze data.

House Republications send letter opposing Medicaid cuts

Twelve House Republicans expressed their opposition to potential Medicaid cuts. In an April 14 letter to House leadership, they said they support “targeted reforms” to improve the program but would “not support a final reconciliation bill that includes any reduction in Medicaid coverage for vulnerable populations.”

Study discusses ways to reduce APRN burnout in Magnet hospitals

Magnet hospitals can improve APRN well-being and retention by engaging these nurses in organizational processes and systems to improve work environments, concludes a Journal of Nursing Administration study.