Many patients face prolonged recovery and permanent disability after a traumatic brain injury. This article reviews appropriate assessment and intervention and highlights family care.
Genitourinary
Don’t get ‘caught’ in the CAUTI trap
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), the most common healthcare-associated infection, can be deadly.
Drugs Today – December 2008
Web exclusive! An update of drug news, including alerts, approvals, and removals.
Drugs Today – October 2008
Web Exclusive! An update of drug news, including alerts, approvals, and removals.
FDA approves Botox for treatment of overactive bladder
FDA approves Osphena for postmenopausal women with dyspareunia
Guiding your patients through menopause
The more you know about menopause, the more you can help patients understand and cope with symptoms.
Interstitial cystitis – chronic, common, and sometimes complicated to treat
Although painful and disruptive, interstitial cystitis often can be managed with drugs, bladder instillation and other procedures, and dietary changes. Most patients also need psychosocial support or professional counseling to deal with related stress, anxiety, depression, and frustration.
Interstitial cystitis – chronic, common, and sometimes complicated to treat
Although painful and disruptive, interstitial cystitis often can be managed with drugs, bladder instillation and other procedures, and dietary changes. Most patients also need psychosocial support or professional counseling to deal with related stress, anxiety, depression, and frustration.
Johnson & Johnson plans to stop selling pelvic surgical mesh implants
Letters to the Editor – January 2009
Microalbumin: Little test, big payoff
The earlier renal disease is detected, the better. That’s why the microalbumin test is so important for patients with certain chronic conditions.
New warning added for gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists
Patient’s voiding diary
Pelvic floor muscle exercises effective for urinary incontinence in women
Preventing urinary tract infections in patients with indwelling catheters
One of The Joint Commission’s 2012 National Patient Safety Goals is preventing urinary tract infections caused by
catheters. The author reviews best practices that will help nurses meet that goal.
Prostate biopsies can increase risk of hospitalization
Protocol reduces complications for complex spinal surgery
Reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections
Infections related to urinary catheters are the most common type of healthcare-acquired infection. The author describes his pilot study of an evidence-based intervention to reduce these infections.
Restraints, patient rights, and the confused patient
Author Leah Curtin analyzes the ethics of a case of confusion and restraints.
Statins lower prostate cancer recurrence
Study: Benefits of male circumcision far exceed risks
Study: Dementia increases risk of incontinence
Study: Online prostate cancer information may be hard for patients to understand
Study: Patients commonly misuse medications
Take Note – November 2006
Urinary incontinence: No one should suffer in silence
Start the conversation: Don’t let embarrassment prolong the problem.
Using antibiotics effectively for acute-care patients
In the ever-escalating war between bacteria and human beings, some of the bugs are outsmarting us. Here’s what you need to know about antibiotic therapy to help reduce bacterial resistance and optimize therapy for patients with acute infections.