April 2011 Vol. 6 No. 4
Age alone effective in identifying future CVD
ANA becomes organizational affiliate of AcademyHealth
The American Nurses Association (ANA) is now an organizational affiliate of AcademyHealth
Changes on MRI predict Alzheimer disease
Checklist may help spot autism in 1-year-olds
Clarifying the clinical nurse leader role: guardian of care
Doing the most good
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 provides many benefits.
Evidence-based interventions for sleep-wake disturbances
Editor’s note: One of a series of articles on managing cancer-related symptoms from the Oncology Nursing Society
FDA approves vaccine to prevent meningitis in infants, toddlers
FDA permits marketing of dengue fever test
FDA releases safety review update report for Benicar
FDA warns companies to stop MRSA claims
Free radicals: What are they and why should nurses care about them?
Understanding free radicals at the cellular level can help focus our care practices.
From our readers…A case study of implementing an injury prevention program
The authors explain how they successfully implemented an injury prevention program.
From our readers…A staff nurse perspective on the IOM Future of Nursing Report
A staff nurse gives his perspective on this important report.
From our readers…How focusing on spiritual needs benefits the nurse
From our readers…Strengthening nursing networks
From our readers…Two Poems
From the Ethics Inbox: Conflicting roles for a correctional nurse
Gangs don’t protect against crime
Hospital nurses dissatisfied with jobs, certain benefits
Some nurses are dissatisfied with the quality of their employment benefits and express low levels of job satisfaction, according to a new study.
Improved surgical communication reduces communication breakdowns
Investing in nursing retention is a smart move in today’s economy
Residency programs help new graduates make the transition from school to practice.
Keep consumer hand lotions at home
Are you using the right hand lotion at work?
Keeping asthma at bay
NIH has updated its guidelines on asthma diagnosis and treatment. Learn how to help your asthma patients lead fuller lives.
Pilot studies: Helmsman on the ship of research design
Pilot studies lay the groundwork for major research studies.
Study fails to support MRV link to CFS
Study finds LTRA as effective as inhaled steroids in first-line asthma management
Topical corticosteroids in children with eczema don’t cause adverse side effects
Understanding the link between genomics and brain illness
What price are you willing to pay?
Leah Curtin discusses the challenge of a moral problem.
When ACE inhibitors cause angioedema
Be sure you can recognize the signs of angioedema.
When the disaster strikes, is America “ready or not”?
As the disaster in Japan continues to unfold, it is a reminder that here in the U.S., preparedness and response to a major event must remain a priority.
Who gets your vote for the Father of Nursing?
The author names his choice for the top honor.