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Protected: CRE: Not your average multidrug-resistant organisms
Over the past decade, one family of multidrug-resistant organisms, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), has become increasingly resistant to lifesaving antibiotics. While CRE infection poses little...
Ending AIDS: Safe sex is still key despite medical advances
There is much to celebrate in the battle against acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is increasing life expectancy of people with...
Ebola is here: Knowledge, identification, and appropriate infection control are key
Ebola… the word conjures up the thoughts of dark, steamy jungles and grim healthcare providers working feverishly in primitive conditions to battle a deadly—yet...
The mouth in the mirror: Assessing your patient’s oral health
Approximately half of American adults have periodontal disease—a chronic inflammatory disease affecting gum tissue and supporting teeth. Longstanding untreated periodontal infections are linked to...
How do nurses measure up? A first look at results of ANA’s HealthyNurse™ Health...
Gain insight into nurses’ health practices and obtain feedback on your own health.
Reaching the end game: Total population health
Our editor-in-chief discusses the importance of population health.
WHO says antibiotic resistance is global threat
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a report on global antibiotic resistance, which according to the accompanying press release, “is happening right now...
Caring for patients with metabolic syndrome
A precursor to serious complications, this dangerous condition is on the rise among Americans.
Fever-reducing drugs may help spread flu
According to a study in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the widespread use of fever reducing medications may lead to more cases of,...
Study: Fast foods not the major cause of rising childhood obesity
A study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports that children’s consumption of fast food is only a small part of a much...
Study: 8 million lives saved during years since Surgeon General Report on smoking
In the 50 years since the first Surgeon General Report on smoking (in 1964) 8 million premature deaths have been avoided, according to a...
Study: Despite increased resources, US lags in health outcomes
A study in JAMA reports that despite increased resources for health care, the US lags behind other peer nations in many areas, including life...
Technology: Powering global healthcare transformation
In the United States and United Kingdom, nurses have the chance to influence their nation’s health information agendas in a strong voice.