NEJM publishes Olympic Medicine articleJuly 11, 2012Before you watch the Olympics, read the New England Journal of Medicine article “Olympic Medicine.”
Act immediately against anaphylaxisJuly 11, 2012An antibiotic infusion triggers a near-fatal reaction.
Anastrozole and fulvestrant combination effective in metastatic breast cancerJuly 11, 2012The combination of anastrozole and fulvestrant was more effective than anastrozole alone or sequential anastrozole and fulvestrant for the treatment of hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer in postmenopausal…
CMS awards funding for APRN trainingJuly 11, 2012On July 30, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the participants for a new initiative that provides funds to support clinical training of advanced practice…
Eye of the beholder: Grand rounds at the museumJuly 11, 2012“What do you see in his eyes?” asks Dr. Rothenberg. After a brief pause, someone replies, “He looks sad.” Another states, “He’s kind of emaciated.” After directing us…
FDA approves new COPD treatmentJuly 11, 2012On July 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Tudorza Pressair (aclidinium bromide) for the long-term maintenance treatment of bronchospasm in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary…
FDA approves new weight-loss drugJuly 11, 2012On July 17, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Qsymia (phentermine and topiramate extended-release) as an addition to a reduced-calorie diet and exercise for chronic weight…
From Your ANA PresidentJuly 11, 2012No matter how long we’ve been in practice, we can all remember our nursing school experience. Giving our first injection, memorizing drugs and their side effects, fine-tuning a…
How to comment on government regulationsJuly 11, 2012You can get directly involved in developing public health policy by submitting your comments on proposed government regulations to federal departments and agencies.
How to recognize and intervene for hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndromeJuly 11, 2012For some people, this crisis is the first inkling that they have type 2 diabetes. The condition is fatal in up to 20% of patients. Make sure you…
Making the workplace healthier, one self-aware nurse at a timeJuly 11, 2012From the disruptive physician throwing instruments or treating nurses with contempt to coworkers or nurse managers “eating their young,” some people and behaviors in healthcare organizations threaten not…
Managing end-of-life symptomsJuly 11, 2012For patients nearing death, palliative care can enhance quality of life by easing pain and other symptoms, improving sleep, and reducing fatigue. Managing end-of-life symptoms
MedWatch: Product recallsJuly 11, 2012Recent product recalls include B. Braun Infusomat Space Infusion System, CareFusion Alaris PC Unit, Model 8015, and Dukal Benzalkonium Chloride Antiseptic Wipes. Read about other recalls http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/default.htm.
Patient-centeredness as algorithmJuly 11, 2012Patient-centeredness is a process that must be owned by all, from top to bottom.
Presenting yourself professionallyJuly 11, 2012What do your first 12 words, your first 12 steps, and your top and bottom 12″ say about you? Find out how the “rule of 12” can help…
Puzzling over family presence: Word search at the bedsideJuly 11, 2012The patient’s family makes an initial judgment about a nurse within 60 seconds—so your first words are crucial. Find out how to make every second count.
Study: Medicaid expansion may reduce mortalityJuly 11, 2012Expansion of Medicaid coverage may reduce mortality among adults, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Read more.
Study: Nearly one-fourth of first-year college women start hookah smokingJuly 11, 2012A study of first-year female college students found that 23% started hookah tobacco smoking during the year after their entry into college. Read More.
Study: Serious mental illness increases cancer riskJuly 11, 2012The total cancer incidence in adults with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder was 2.6 times higher than the general population, according to a study of 3,317 Medicaid adult beneficiaries…
The nurse’s role in preventing cervical cancer: A cultural frameworkJuly 11, 2012A culturally appropriate framework can help nurses promote acceptance of the human papillomavirus vaccine.
The quantum edge: Emotional contagionJuly 11, 2012Quantum physics suggests that if you hang around happy people, you’ll be happier.
What you can learn from failureJuly 11, 2012Editor’s note: At American Nurse Today, we believe every nurse can be a leader. Rose Sherman, founder of the Emerging RN Leader blog (www.emergingrnleader.com), contributes articles on a…
