Breastfeeding may prevent childhood asthma symptoms
A study in the European Respiratory Journal found that compared to children who were breastfed for 6 months , those…
July 2011 Vol. 6 No. 7
Communicating with intubated patients: A new approach
Learn how one hospital improved communication between nurses and intubated patients through the use of an algorithm,
new communication devices, and a focused communications course for nurses.
Environment, health, & safety
With the growing reuse of single-use medical devices, ANA supports improvements in end-of-use product management and research on ethical and safety issues related to these devices.
FDA approves Boostrix for older people
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Boostrix vaccine to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis in people…
FDA approves Brilinta for ACSs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Brilinta (ticarelor) for reducing cardiovascular death and heart attack in patients…
FDA approves drug for scorpion sting
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved Anascorp, the first specific treatment for a scorpion sting by Centruroides…
FDA warns against Evital
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to take the emergency birth control medicine labeled as…
FDA warns of risk of surgical mesh used to repair pelvic organ prolapse
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning for surgical placement of mesh through the vagina to repair…
From Your ANA President
It’s time for nurses to take their own advice so they can model good health practices. ANA’s “Healthy Nurse” program motivates nurses and offers resources to help them get healthy.
Geriatric assessment: Essential skills for nurses
How to assess the integumentary and musculoskeletal systems, head, neck, face, and functional status
Headlines from the Hill
ANA CEO “stars” with actress Jessica Alba in the fight against toxic chemicals.
Healing the wounds: Quantum nursing V
Quantum nursing demands that nurses honor each person’s
humanity, promote independence and autonomy, and offer the
opportunity for individuals to redefine for themselves who they are and how they choose to live.
Issues up close – Fighting the invisible
MRSA, Clostridium difficile, and newly emerging “superbugs” are penetrating deeper into both healthcare and community settings. We need to use critical-thinking skills and rigorous infection control practices to outsmart these pathogens.
July 2011 e-Edition
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NEJM: Public views on Medicare and the budget deficit
The July 13 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine includes an insightful review of public polling on Medicare…
New genetic variation identified with restless legs syndrome
Researchers have identified genetic variations in TOX3 and noncoding RNA BC034767 that appear to be associated with restless legs syndrome,…
New report on health information exchange released
“Secrets of HIE Success Revealed: Lessons from the Leaders,” a report released by the National eHealth Collaborative, features 12 case…
NICHE announces October leadership training
NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) has announced the October 2011 Leadership Training Program (LTP). The LTP trains a…
Optimism protects older adults from stroke
Dispositional optimism protects older adults from stroke according to a study in Stroke. Read more.
OUR READERS RESPOND
Kudos for Dr. Cipriano I love Pam Cipriano’s editorials. She cites interesting historical nuggets to enlighten us in the…
Professional social networking for nurses
WHEN MY GRANDPARENTS were children, they communicated in person or by letter. In my parents’ generation, the telephone became popular.…
References
Communicating with intubated patients: A new approach Happ B, Tuite P, Dobbin K, et al. Communication ability, method, and content…
Research consent forms still too complex
A study of 124 consent forms used in HIV network trials sponsored by the National Institutes of Health found that…
RN: Pride and prejudice
Why do some high-profile nurses deny their professional identity as RNs?
Simple steps to improve your retirement readiness
PERHAPS, like many nurses, you’ve become quite business savvy over the past few years. Increasing numbers of nurses are responsible for…
Smoking and mental illness
The July 21 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine has a thoughtful essay, “Smoking and Mental Illness —…
Spotting trouble after spinal surgery
The rapid response team makes all the right moves when a patient experiences neck swelling and difficulty swallowing after an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion.
Stroke in pregnancy on the rise
A study published by Stroke found that the number of strokes in pregnant women has risen, especially for those in…
Study finds no difference in self-esteem among men and women during adolescence or young adulthood
A longitudinal study in Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found that men and women’s self-esteem levels don’t differ during…
Therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest
Until recently, the outlook for patients who remained comatose after cardiac arrest was dire. But therapeutic hypothermia is turning the tide. Learn the facts about this life-saving approach.
Tracheostomy care: An evidence-based guide
To promote positive outcomes in patients with trach tubes, nurses need to stay up-to-date on best practices and develop and maintain the necessary skills.
What you need to know about bipolar disorder
Extreme mood and behavior swings, disrupted lives, reduced life expectancy, obstacles to getting help—these are among the effects
of bipolar disorder. When you understand this condition, you can help enhance your patient’s quality of life. Besides disrupting lives, this illness can reduce life expectancy significantly.
