April 2011 Vol. 6 No. 4 Archives

April 2011 Vol. 6 No. 4

4-drug combination regimen effective for TB

April 11, 2011

Compared to separate drug administration, a 4-drug combination regimen had comparable effectiveness in patients with tuberculosis according to a study in JAMA. Read more at http://jama.ama-assn.org/content/305/14/1415.abstract.

ANA becomes organizational affiliate of AcademyHealth

April 11, 2011

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is now an organizational affiliate of AcademyHealth

Changes on MRI predict Alzheimer disease

April 11, 2011

Cortical thinning on MRI predicts Alzheimer disease dementia within 10 years in cognitively normal adults according to a study in Neurology. Read more at http://www.neurology.org/content/76/16/1395.abstract.

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Clarifying the clinical nurse leader role: guardian of care

April 11, 2011

The role of clinical nurse leader (CNL) has received a mixed reception within nursing, primarily because of a lack of understanding as to how to transfer the role…

Doing the most good

April 11, 2011

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 provides many benefits.

Evidence-based interventions for sleep-wake disturbances

April 11, 2011

Editor’s note: One of a series of articles on managing cancer-related symptoms from the Oncology Nursing Society

FDA permits marketing of dengue fever test

April 11, 2011

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing marketing of the first test to help diagnose people with signs and symptoms of dengue fever. Read more at http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm250584.htm.

FDA warns companies to stop MRSA claims

April 11, 2011

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued four warning letters to companies selling over-the-counter drug products, including hand sanitizers, telling them to stop making claims that the…

Free radicals: What are they and why should nurses care about them?

April 11, 2011

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

April 11, 2011

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

April 11, 2011

A staff nurse gives his perspective on this important report.

From our readers…How focusing on spiritual needs benefits the nurse

April 11, 2011

There is no question that in the complex and fast-paced world of healthcare, high levels of stress and tension are just part of the territory. Medical and technological…

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From our readers…Strengthening nursing networks

April 11, 2011

Have you ever wondered what happened to the student who studied with you for that beginning med-surg test or the instructor who helped you understand pediatrics? They may…

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From our readers…Two Poems

April 11, 2011

Nursing’s Future & Hospital Corridor by Kristina Ibitayo is clinical assistant professor at University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing. Nursing’s Future The future of nursing Lies…

From the Ethics Inbox: Conflicting roles for a correctional nurse

July 14, 2017

To: Ethics From: Nurse in correctional setting Subject: Team service As an RN in a state penitentiary, can I serve on the hostage negotiation team or the special…

Hospital nurses dissatisfied with jobs, certain benefits

April 11, 2011

Some nurses are dissatisfied with the quality of their employment benefits and express low levels of job satisfaction, according to a new study.

Investing in nursing retention is a smart move in today’s economy

April 11, 2011

Residency programs help new graduates make the transition from school to practice.

Keep consumer hand lotions at home

April 11, 2011

Are you using the right hand lotion at work?

Keeping asthma at bay

April 11, 2011

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

April 11, 2011

Pilot studies lay the groundwork for major research studies.

Study fails to support MRV link to CFS

April 11, 2011

A study published by the Journal of Virology failed to find an association between chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and murine leukemia virus-related viruses (MRV), and states, “off-label use…

Study finds LTRA as effective as inhaled steroids in first-line asthma management

April 11, 2011

A study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that treatment with a leukotriene-receptor antagonist (LTRA) was as effective as inhaled glucocorticoid therapy as first-line controller therapy…

Understanding the link between genomics and brain illness

April 11, 2011

Editor’s note: One of a series of articles from the National Human Genome Research Institute. http://www.genome.gov/ All nurses in clinical practice interact at least occasionally with patients who…

What price are you willing to pay?

April 11, 2011

Leah Curtin discusses the challenge of a moral problem.

When ACE inhibitors cause angioedema

April 11, 2011

Be sure you can recognize the signs of angioedema.

When the disaster strikes, is America “ready or not”?

April 11, 2011

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.