‘Post-hospital syndrome’ in NEJM
“Post-Hospital Syndrome — An Acquired, Transient Condition of Generalized Risk,” in The New England Journal of Medicine, presents “post-hospital syndrome”…
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“Metal-on-metal” hip implant concerns on the rise
The New York Times published an article on concerns related to “metal-on-metal” hip implants. Read the article at http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/04/health/04metalhip.html?partner=rss&emc=rss.
JAMA: Use of anesthesia services for GI endoscopies increased substantially
A study in JAMA found that use of anesthesia services for gastrointestinal endoscopies and colonoscopies “increased substantially” between 2003 and…
NEJM article addresses challenges of evaluating patient satisfaction
An article in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) discusses the challenges of measuring patient experiences and provides guidelines…
NEJM publishes Olympic Medicine article
Before you watch the Olympics, read the New England Journal of Medicine article “Olympic Medicine.”
NEJM study assess BMD retesting
A study in the Jan. 19 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) found that in older, postmenopausal…
U.S. News names registered nurse one of best jobs for 2013
U.S. News 100 Best Jobs of 2013 puts registered nurse in the number two spot, right after dentist. The report…
10 modifiable risk factors explain 90% of stroke risk
A study published online by Lancet found that 10 modifiable risk factors are associated with 90% of the risk of…
150 minutes of brisk exercise can reduce risk of diabetes
Walking briskly or cycling for the recommended 150 minutes a week can reduce a person’s risk of developing type 2…
200 years of surgery reviewed
Author Atul Gawande, MD, MPH, has written a fascinating article on the history of surgery for The New England Journal…
2012 recommended immunization schedules released
Access the 2012 recommended immunization schedules on the website for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention here.
2019 AMN Healthcare Survey of Registered Nurses
The AMN 2019 Survey of Registered Nurses reveals growing pressures on the millions of nurses who provide hands-on care and…
2020 is officially the Year of the Nurse and Midwife
As many of our readers may know, the World Health Organization (WHO) named 2020 the official Year of the Nurse…
4-drug combination regimen effective for TB
Compared to separate drug administration, a 4-drug combination regimen had comparable effectiveness in patients with tuberculosis according to a study…
A 200-year perspective on hospital costs and mortality
The New England Journal of Medicine has published an interesting article that traces mortality and hospital costs over 200 years…
A new technology may better help control type 1 diabetes
A recent study from The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) reveals a new system that has “improved glycemic outcomes…
A potential connection between lung cancer and pre- and probiotics
A new study from JAMA Oncology examines a potential connection between dietary intake of fiber and probiotics through yogurt and…
ABCDEF bundle improves ICU care
Full use of the ABCDEF bundle in the ICU improves several outcomes, including survival, mechanical ventilation use, delirium, and ICU…
ACA improves care
The first two enrollment periods under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) were associated with significantly improved trends in self-reported coverage,…
ACCF/AHA update practice guidelines for PAD
The American College of Cardiology Foundation (ACCF) and American Heart Association (AHA) released a 2011 “focused update” of the 2005…
According to a study in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes,
Patients with positive attitudes are more likely to exercise and live longer. Read more and read the study abstract.
Acupressure improves QOL in nurses with chronic back pain
A study published in Applied Nursing Science details how acupressure may help nurses who experience chronic back pain. (more…)
ADA releases position statement on diabetic neuropathy
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has released a position statement on diabetic neuropathy that outlines recommendations for preventing and managing…
Adapted Responsive Teaching and infants at risk for ASD
Use of Adapted Responsive Teaching by parents led to significant improvements in one-year-olds at risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD),…
Adding NP to inpatient surgical team can reduce emergency department visits
A study published in Surgery found that adding a nurse practitioner (NP) to an inpatient surgical team reduced unnecessary emergency…
Addressing glycemic control in patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes
Providing feedback on performance, problem solving, and action planning are helpful behavioral change techniques for individuals with poor glycemic control,…
ADHD drugs may reduce risky sexual behavior in teens
A study in Labour Economics reports that drugs used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children may reduce the likelihood…
Adherence to SCIP not always associated with lower postop infections
A study in JAMA found that adhering to a global all-or-none composite infection-prevention SCIP (Surgical Care Improvement Project) score reduced…
Adjusting sports drills to prevent concussions
A study in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics reports that interventions such as reducing the speed of players engaged in…
Advice for Pregnant, Nursing Women Considering a COVID Vaccine
Pregnant and nursing women should answer five key questions with their healthcare professional when deciding whether to get a Covid-19…
Aerobic exercise eases nicotine withdrawal symptoms, but effects are short-term
A study has found that although moderate aerobic exercise eases nicotine withdrawal symptoms, but the effects aren’t sustained from one…
Age alone effective in identifying future CVD
Screening using a cut-off of 55 years detected 86% of all first cardiovascular disease (CVD) events occurring in the population…
AHA releases new CPR guidelines
The American Heart Association has published new guidelines for CPR and emergency cardiovascular care. Read a quick summary, download a…
AHA releases new guidelines for reversing non–vitamin K oral anticoagulants
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a scientific statement on reversing the effects of non–vitamin K oral anticoagulants. Read…
AHRQ provides guide for patients being discharged
Download “Taking Care of Myself: A Guide for When I Leave the Hospital,” from the Agency for Healthcare Research and…
AHRQ releases new guide for patients
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has released a new guide to help hospitals better prepare patients to…
AHRQ releases Spanish medication tracking tool
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has released a newly revised Spanish language medication tracking tool, “Su medicamento: Infórmese.…
AHRQ reports results from survey on patient safety culture
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has published “Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture: 2012 User Comparative Database…
Alarming childhood obesity trend
If current trends in child obesity continue, more than 57% of today’s children in the U.S. will have obesity at…
Alcohol-related mortality rates on the rise
A new study published in Alcoholism Clinical & Experimental Research reveals that the amount of alcohol-related deaths in the United…
Alternating antibiotics may help reduce resistance
Using antibiotics in various alternating patterns may be effective in reducing bacterial resistance, according to a study in PLOS Biology.…
Alzheimer’s patients feel emotion even after memories loss
Patients with Alzheimer’s disease can experience prolonged emotions related to an event even though they don’t remember the event that…
American Heart Association: E-cigarettes are not safe alternative
The American Heart Association (AHA) recently held its 2019 Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia PA. The sessions covered many topics, but…
AMERICAN NURSE TODAY WINS FIVE ASHPE AWARDS
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AMERICAN NURSE TODAY WINS TWO ASHPE AWARDS
American Nurse Today, the official journal of the American Nurses Association (ANA), today announced that its June 2009 cover, Autism…
ANA announces ‘Year of Ethics’
The American Nurses Association (ANA) has designated 2015 as the “Year of Ethics.” The year is highlighted by release of…
ANA releases new position statement on workplace bullying
On Aug. 31, the American Nurses Association released a new position statement “Incivility, Bullying, and Workplace Violence”. Read more and…
Analysis: Good communication enhances patient safety, satisfaction
A new report from HealthGrades finds that hospitals with the highest patient ratings in physician and nursing communications on average…
Anastrozole and fulvestrant combination effective in metastatic breast cancer
The combination of anastrozole and fulvestrant was more effective than anastrozole alone or sequential anastrozole and fulvestrant for the treatment…
ANCC Announces Craig Luzinski, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, as Director of the Magnet Recognition Program®
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is thrilled to name Craig J. Luzinski, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE as the new…
Anemia in bariatric surgery patients
A study in JAMA Surgery reports a high rate of anemia 10 years after patients had undergone Roux-en-Y gastric bypass…
Antibacterial soap may be no more effective than plain soap
Antibacterial soap containing triclosan (0.3%) is no more effective than plain soap at reducing bacterial contamination, according to a study…
Anxiety more likely in older adults with COPD
Generalized anxiety disorder for adults aged 50 and older is three times more likely in those with chronic obstructive pulmonary…
Are Accountable Care Organizations doomed to fail?
The value of Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) is a hot topic in health care today. The authors of a Wall…
Arrested Utah nurse reaches settlement, plans donations
Alex Wubbels plans to donate some of the $500,000 she receives from Salt Lake City and the University of Utah…
Article provides guidance for nurses working with patients with vision loss
“Focusing your care: Working with clients with vision loss” in the Canadian Nurse provide informative guidance for nurses. Read the…
Associate degree nurses shifting to long-term care
According to a study in Nursing Economics, many nurses with associate degrees who would have otherwise been employed in hospitals…
At least 10% of MI patient may have undiagnosed diabetes
At least 10 percent of people who have a myocardial infarction (MI) may have undiagnosed diabetes, according to research presented…
Atrial fib increases risk of dementia
A study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reports that atrial fibrillation is associated with a higher risk…
Baby deliveries scheduled too soon, says new Leapfrog report
The Leapfrog Group has released a new report stating that thousands of babies are electively scheduled for delivery too early,…
Bar coding effective for reducing med errors
Combining bar coding with an electronic medication-administration system (bar-code eMAR) substantially reduces transcription and medication administration errors according a study…
Bariatric surgeries compared
According to a study in JAMA Surgery, laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass results in much greater weight loss and fewer reoperations…
Bariatric surgery does not reduce mortality in men
A study in JAMA reports that bariatric surgery did not decrease mortality in patients with a mean age of 49.5…
Bariatric surgery safe option for pediatric population
Bariatric surgery doesn’t stunt the growth of obese children and adolescents when applied within a clinical pathway and is a…
Bariatric surgical center accreditation improves survival
A decade of analysis shows that bariatric surgical center accreditation is linked to lower mortality and fewer postoperative complications, according…
Behavioral emergency response team improves safety
A behavioral emergency response team helps de-escalate behavioral emergencies, thereby reducing assaults and use of restraints, according to a study…
Behavioral interventions can combat cognitive fatigue in patients with MS
Behavioral interventions, such as potentially winning money as a goal, can reduce cognitive fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS),…
Benefits of exercise training in heart failure
Exercise training reduces the risk for subsequent all-cause mortality or all-cause hospitalization in women by 26%, compared with 10% in…
Best hospitals share secrets for success
Healthgrades has released “America’s 100 Best Hospitals 2014” list. Based on interviews with representatives from the various hospitals, there are…
Bilingualism may delay symptom onset of Alzheimer’s disease
A recent study published by Cortex found that people who speak more than one language have more advanced disease before…
Biological clocks in digestive organs may be reason for metabolism disruption with shift work
Biological clocks (peripheral oscillators) in the liver, gut, and pancreas may be the reason for disruption of metabolism in people…
Birthplace may affect CHD incidence
Foreign-born adults living in the United States have a lower prevalence coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke than those who…
Blood pressure management guideline released
JAMA has published “2014 Evidence-Based Guideline for the Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults: Report From the Panel Members…
Blood test can detect concussion one week after injury
Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), a biomarker that can indicate concussion, can be detected in the blood up to a…
Blood type may affect cognition in later years
People with blood type AB may be more likely to develop cognitive impairment in later years than people with other…
Blueberry concentrate improves brain function in healthy older adults
Healthy people aged 65-77 who drink concentrated blueberry juice concentrate every day show improvements in brain perfusion and activation in…
Body image and alcohol use in teen girls
Adolescent girls with body image misperceptions are more likely to have had at least one drink in their life, and…
Boston Globe story highlights nurses who cared for suspected terrorist
“For bombing suspect’s nurses, angst gave way to duty,” published in the Boston Globe, highlights nurses’ emotional response to caring…
BSN, MSN graduates more likely to land jobs
According to new data from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, graduates of entry-level baccalaureate (BSN) and master’s nursing…
Bullying toolkit available
Access “Civility Tool-kit: Resources to Empower Nurse Leaders to Identify, Intervene, and Prevent Workplace Bullying,” supported by the RWJF Executive…
Business success requires four types of leaders
“Leadership Is More Than the C-Suite,” published Sept. 26 by Gallup Business Journal, says Gallup research has found that successful…
C-suite executives believe ACA will improve health care
A survey of 74 C-suite executives published in Health Affairs finds they are optimistic about the effects of the Affordable…
C. difficile infections at record high
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that C. difficile infections are at an all-time high and are…
Call for abstracts for home care conference
The second annual International Home Care Nurses Organization Conference, Sept. 23-26 in Singapore, has released a call for abstracts. Deadline…
Call for abstracts for new home care conference
International Home Care Nurses Organization’s inaugural conference, “The Future of Health Care Is at Home,” will be June 25-28, 2013…
Can Doctors Predict and Prevent Stroke and Heart Attack?
Predicting – and defeating – a silent killer A recent study from Edith Cowan University led a team of international…
Cancer survival remains higher in married compared to unmarried
A study, published by BMC Public Health, that examined data from 1970-2007 has found that the excess mortality of never-married…
Cataract surgery may reduce dizziness in older patients
The improved vision that occurs with cataract surgery may reduce dizziness in older patients, according to a study in Ophthalmic…
Catching up with the HPV vaccine
It may not be too late for HPV vaccination for girls who missed the recommended window. Catch-up quadrivalent HPV vaccination…
CBT for insomnia improves depression in older adults
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for insomnia helps reduce depression in older adults, according to a study in Worldviews on Evidence-Based…
CDC analysis of foodborne norovirus outbreaks
On June 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released “Vital Signs: Foodborne Norovirus Outbreaks — United States, 2009–2012.”…
CDC develops new faster test for enterovirus D68
On Oct. 14, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that it has started using a new, faster…
CDC gives telebriefing on H3N2v
Access the transcript of an Aug. 10 telebriefing from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which provided an…
CDC issues Zika-preparedness guide
On March 9, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released “Zika virus risk-based preparedness and response guidance for…
CDC provides enterovirus D68 information
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has dedicated a section of its website to the nationwide outbreak of…
CDC provides resources related to MERS-CoV
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released infection prevention and control recommendations related to Middle East respiratory…
CDC releases updated guideline for prevention of surgical site infection
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has updated its 1999 guideline for the prevention of surgical site infection. Read more
CDC releases updated guidelines for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus
On June 7, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidelines for evaluating severe respiratory illness associated…
CDC Reports a Rise in cases of STDs
In early October 2019, the CDC released a report showcasing a rise in the rates of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia…
CDC says hypertension poorly controlled in US
A new report form the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that nearly one-third of American adults have hypertension…
CDC survey finds sexual violence and stalking is ‘widespread public health problem’ in the U.S.
According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) nearly 1 in 5 women (18.3%…
Celiac disease linked to increased risk for CAD
People with celiac disease may have a nearly twofold increased risk of coronary artery disease compared with the general population,…
Center for nursing history gets new name
The University of Virginia School of Nursing has renamed its nursing history center to ” Eleanor Crowder Bjoring Center for…
Central line-associated blood stream infections drop
The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention reports that the number of central line-associated blood stream infections decreased by 58%…
Certain subtypes of delirium may signal end of life for terminally ill patients with cancer
Hypoactive and mixed delirium in patients with cancer who are nearing the end of life indicate “imminent death,” according to…
Certification associated with lower MRSA infections
Hospitals with a certified infection control director have “significantly lower” rates of MRSA bloodstream infections according to March’s Journal of…
Cervical length good predictor of labor
When the cervix measured more than 30 mm at a woman’s due date, she had a less than a 50%…
Cesarean section rates vary widely in United States
A study in Health Affairs found that cesarean rates vary tenfold across hospitals, from 7.1% to 69.9%. “Cesarean delivery rates…
Changes on MRI predict Alzheimer disease
Cortical thinning on MRI predicts Alzheimer disease dementia within 10 years in cognitively normal adults according to a study in…
Childhood obesity continues to rise
The number of obese children and adolescents (aged 5 to 19 years) worldwide has risen tenfold in the past four…
Children of obese mothers are at greater risk for early cardiovascular death
Children of obese and overweight women have a higher risk of early cardiovascular death as adults, according to a study…
Children with acute otitis media should receive antibiotics not observation
Recent studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine support treating children with acute otitis media with amoxicillin–clavulanate at…
Children’s hospitals may be getting penalized for factors outside of their control
According to a study in JAMA Pediatrics, readmission financial penalties for children’s hospitals may be partly related to patient social…
Chocolate reduces heart failure hospitalization
A study of women with no history of heart failure (HF) or myocardial infarction found that “moderate habitual” eating of…
Cholecystectomy during third term of pregnancy should be avoided
For women in the third trimester of pregnancy, cholecystectomy should be delayed (whenever possible) until the postpartum period to avoid…
Clinical tool for detecting post–intensive care syndrome
The self-report version of the Healthy Aging Brain Care Monitor is a valid clinical tool for assessing symptoms of post–intensive…
Clinical tool helps identify who needs stress tests
A clinical tool can be used to reduce unnecessary stress tests in patients with stable chest pain. Read more and…
Clinical trial participants’ views on data sharing
Most participants in clinical trials believe the benefits of broadly sharing person-level data outweigh the risks, according to a study…
CMS awards funding for APRN training
On July 30, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the participants for a new initiative that provides…
CMS broadens ‘medical staff’ concept to include APRNs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has broadened the concept of “medical staff” so that hospitals can include…
CMS plans to end meaningful use program
The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) plans to replace its unpopular meaningful use program in 2016. Read more and…
CNS-led initiative improves tube feeding administration
A clinical nurse specialist-led initiative that included an evidence-based algorithm reduced tube feeding interruptions and volume deficits among patients in…
Cocaine use may be associated with glaucoma
A pilot study found that cocaine use was associated with open-angle glaucoma. Read more.
Coffee drinking and arrhythmias
Coffee drinkers are less likely to be hospitalized for cardiac arrhythmias, according to a report presented at the American Heart…
Cognitive behaviorial therapy
A study of 701 adults with subacute or chronic back pain found that cognitive behavioral therapy reduced pain and disability…
College courses may reduce risk of dementia in older adults
Older adults who take college courses may increase their cognitive capacity and possibly reduce their risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease…
Colorado only state with obesity less than 20%
According to the report F as in Fat: How Obesity Threatens America’s Future 2010, Colorado stands alone as the state…
Combining alcohol with cannabis increases THC levels
The simultaneous use of alcohol and cannabis produces significantly higher blood concentrations of cannabis’s main psychoactive constituent, THC, and THC’s…
Combining exercise and meditation eases depression
he combination of mediation and aerobic exercise (done twice a week for 2 months) significantly reduced the symptoms of depression…
Computer algorithm can predict septic shock
Targeted real-time early warning score (TREWScore), a computer-based algorithm, correctly predicts septic shock in 85% of cases, with a lead-time…
Congress passes National Alzheimer’s Project Act
Congress has passed the National Alzheimer’s Project Act, which as of Dec. 15 was ready to be signed by President…
Consumer-directed health plans have little effect on reducing unnecessary medical services
Consumer-directed health plans have little or no effect on spending on low-value services, according to a study in the American Journal…
Costs of gun violence identified
From 2006 to 2014, the cost of initial hospitalizations for firearm-related injuries averaged $734.6 million per year, according to a…
CRNAs provide cost-effective anesthesia delivery
According to a study by The Lewin Group, a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) acting independently to deliver anesthesia is…
Dangers of the 12-hour shift
Rose Sherman has a thoughtful blog on nursing’s “third rail”—the 12-hour shift. In the blog, she notes that although nurses…
Depression increases risk of cognitive decline
A study in Psychological Medicine reports that depression leads to greater cognitive decline in older adults. (more…)
Despite efforts C. difficile remains significant problem in hospitals
According to “2013 Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) Pace of Progress Survey: Results of an online poll of infection preventionists,” 70%…
Detecting more abdominal aortic aneurysms
Updating national screening policies could help detect more abdominal aortic aneurysms in older men and prevent deaths, according to a…
Diabetes is risk factor for surgical site infections
Patients with diabetes who undergo surgery are 50% more likely to develop a surgical site infection compared to patients without…
Dietary fiber may protect against obesity and metabolic syndrome
Consumption of dietary fiber may prevent obesity and metabolic syndrome, according to a study in Cell Host & Microbe. (more…)
Digital device overload may increase risk of obesity
Another reason to watch how much time you spend on your electronic devices: Mindless switching between digital devices is associated…
Distraction cards reduce pain and anxiety for pediatric I.M. injections
Distraction cards reduce pain and anxiety during I.M. injection in children, according to a study in Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing.…
Do alternative therapies help with menopause?
A recent study examined the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to help women as they transition into menopause.…
Do you know the schedule for vaccinating children?
Learn how to promote pediatric immunizations in your practice. Part of ANA’s Bringing Immunity to Every Community campaign. this handout stresses the importance of vaccinating children and their caregivers, parents, and siblings.
Does simulation training improve safety outcomes?
A new study showcases the potential connection between simulation training for acute care nurses and its role in improving patient…
Dosing strategy may reduce toxicity of TB treatment
Giving patients with tuberculosis (TB) lower doses of the bedaquiline together with verapamil might lead to the same antibacterial effects…
Drinking water before eating facilitates weight loss
Drinking 500 ml of water 30 min before main meals facilitates moderate weight loss, according to a study in Obesity.…
Drones may reduce response time for cardiac arrest
In simulated out-of-hospital arrests, drones carrying an automated external defibrillator arrived sooner than EMS, reducing response time by about 16…
Drug therapy effective in hepatitis C
A once daily drug combination of sofosbuvir-velpatasvir for 12 weeks resulted in sustained eradication of several genotypes of the hepatitis…
Drugs for diabetic neuropathy similarly effective despite cost differences
Drugs for managing diabetic neuropathy are similarly effective, yet the costs of these drugs vary greatly, according to a study…
Dual-task gait testing may identify dementia risk in MCI patients
Dual-task gait testing (assessing gait while performing a challenging cognitive task) can help identify patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)…
E-cigarettes may be harmful for teens
Adolescent e-cigarette users have increased rates of chronic bronchitis symptoms, according to a study in American Journal of Respiratory and…
Early imaging reduces length of stay
According to the study “Patients Imaged Early During Admission Demonstrate Reduced Length of Hospital Stay: A Retrospective Cohort Study of…
Early rehab for ACL tears may lessen need for surgery
In young adults, early rehabilitation and optional delayed reconstruction for acute anterior cruciate ligament tears (ACL) reduced the need for…
Early-onset menopause may predict CVD
Women who experience hot flashes and night sweats earlier in life are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease (CVD)…
Early, intensive therapy for type 2 diabetes can slow progression
A study of 58 patients with type 2 diabetes found that early and intensive therapy helped preserve beta cell function…
Eating fish may prolong life
Consumption of fish (but not fried fish) and long-chain omega-3 fatty acids is associated with lower risks of early death,…
Ebola resources
Access ebola-related resources from Nebraska Medicine and the American Nurses Association.
Ebola resources from ANA
Access ebola information from the American Nurses Association (ANA) http://www.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/WorkplaceSafety/Healthy-Work-Environment/DPR/Ebola-Information.html.
Ebola update
On Dec. 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated information on the Ebola outbreak. Read more and access the…
ECRI names top 10 health technology hazards for 2012
ECRI Institute’s top 10 health technology hazards for 2012 include alarm hazards, medication errors when using infusion pumps, enteral feeding…
ECRI releases top 10 health technology hazards for 2011
ECRI Institute has released its Top 10 Lists of Health Technology Hazards for 2011: radiation therapy dose errors, alarm hazards,…
Effect of errors or adverse effects on NICU healthcare providers
A study in the Journal of Advanced Nursing reports that neonatal ICU healthcare providers who were involved in an error…
Effects of low to moderate alcohol intake during pregnancy examined
Preschool children of mothers who consumed low to moderate quantities of alcohol during pregnancy had no difference in test performance…
Effects of patient migration in bed
Patient migration to the foot of the bed flattens the torso, according to a study in Nursing Research, indicating that…
Effects of second-hand smoke on children
Childhood secondhand smoke exposure and adult secondhand smoke exposure increase the risk of death from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in…
Efficiency: ASCs vs. hospital outpatient departments
A recent study from The American Journal of Surgery analyzes the efficiency of operating rooms in hospital-owned ambulatory surgical centers…
EHR hospitals associated with lower adverse events
Cardiovascular, pneumonia, and surgery patients in a hospital with a full electronic health record (EHR) are less likely to experience…
Elevated upper body position after childbirth improve respiratory safety
An elevated upper body position might improve respiratory safety in women early after childbirth without impairing sleep quality, according to…
Emerging markets make gains in medical technology innovation
Emerging markets such as China, India, and Brazil are “gaining ground” in medical technology innovation and may surpass developed countries…
ENA study encourages more suicide screening in the ED
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, and many people who die by suicide visit…
Errors in inhaler technique common among hospitalized children with asthma
According to a study in the Journal of Hospital Medicine, nearly half of hospitalized children with asthma miss a critical…
Ethical Issues in Healthcare
High ethical standards are essential in healthcare. Four fundamental principles lay the foundation for healthcare ethics. Autonomy honors patients’ right to…
Exercise beneficial for patients with MCI
Physical exercise, particularly aerobic exercise, improves global cognition in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a systematic review…
Exercise for patients with type 2 diabetes most effective after dinner
Performing resistance exercise to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in obese patients with type 2 diabetes is most effective…
Exercise guidelines for patients with type 1 diabetes
Access “Exercise management in type 1 diabetes: a consensus statement” in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology. Read more
Exercise improves balance in patients with dementia
Regular exercise improves balance for people with non-Alzheimer’s dementia and slows decline in activities of daily living, according to a…
Exercise is key part of stroke recovery
Exercise should be prescribed for stroke survivors because it can significantly reduce disability and the risk of recurrent stroke, according…
Exercise may reduce severe mobility problems in elderly
Regular exercise in elderly adults may result in a lower level of severe mobility problems, according to a study in…
Exercise reduces silent brain infarctions
Moderate to heavy physical activity is associated with a lower risk of silent brain infarctions in older adults according to…
Fall prevention kit reduces falls
A randomized trial showed that using a falls prevention toolkit decreased falls in four Boston-area hospitals. Patients older than 65…
Falls history and risk of bone fracture
A study in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research reports that past falls are associated with a 63%-71% increased…
False-positive mammograms may indicate increased risk for breast cancer later in life
Women with a history of a false-positive mammogram result may be at increased risk of developing breast cancer for up…
FDA announces July 22-23 meeting to discuss extended-release and long-acting opioid analgesics
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a joint meeting of the Anesthetic and Life Support Drugs Advisory Committee and…
FDA approves new type of drug for insomnia
On August 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Belsomra (suvorexant) tablets for treating insomnia. Belsomra is the…
FDA issues warning letter for medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning letter to Alkermes, Inc. due to misbranding on the…
FDA mandates removal of trans fats in processed foods
On June 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that food manufacturers will have 3 years to remove…
FDA, EPA releases fish consumption advice for specific groups
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have released guidance for fish consumption; the guidelines…
February is American Heart Month
Heart disease has probably already touched you or someone you know. Make it your mission to fight heart disease and…
Few health problems caused by vaccines says IOM report
Adverse Effects of Vaccines: Evidence and Causality, a new report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) states, “few health problems…
Few studies consider sex and gender when analyzing and reporting research results
The authors of a Viewpoint article in JAMA say that only a minority of medical studies take sex and gender…
Final National Sample Survey results released
Access the findings from the 2008 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses here. The report notes there were an estimated…
Football helmet add-ons may not significantly reduce concussion risk
Football helmet add-ons such as outer soft-shell layers, spray treatments, helmet pads and fiber sheets may not significantly help lower…
Football Players and Concussions – Do They Realize the Risk?
Athletes underestimate risk of injury, concussions A recent survey-style study of 296 male college-aged football players revealed that some 43…
Form of cinnamon used in U.S. contains higher concentrations of coumarin
A study in Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has found that cassia cinnamon, commonly used in products sold the…
Four new guidelines from AHA, ACC
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have released four guidelines related to preventing cardiovascular disease: cholesterol,…
FTC supports APRN practice in new report
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released “Policy Perspectives: Competition and the Regulation of Advanced Practice Nurses (APRNs),” which cautions…
Future of Nursing Campaign launches new website
As it begins its third year, the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action is launching a new website . A…
Genetic testing recommended for colorectal cancer patients
A new guideline from the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer recommends genetic testing of tumors for all newly…
Genetic/Genomic Competency Center
The Genetic/Genomic Competency Center (G2C2, http://www.g-2-c-2.org/) is a new free online resource created to help educators teach the next generation…
Giving a neuromuscular blocking agent early in ARDS may improve survival
According to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, administering a neuromuscular blocking agent for 48 hours at…
Global resurgence of measles
It’s not just the United States that’s experiencing a resurgence of measles. Experts writing in the New England Journal of…
Guide for using MAT for opioid use disorder
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Academy has developed a new resource for healthcare practitioners to aid in treating…
Guideline for management of chronic pain in persons with HIV
The Infectious Diseases Society of American has released a guideline for managing chronic pain in persons living with HIV. The…
Guidelines for abdominal aortic aneurysm screening released
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has released recommendations on screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm. One of the recommendations is…
Guidelines for nutrition in critically ill patients
The February issue of the Journal of Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition includes “Guidelines for the Provision and Assessment of Nutrition…
Guidelines for patients with thyroid conditions
The American Thyroid Association has released guidelines for managing adult patients with thyroid nodules and differentiated thyroid cancer. Access the…
Hands: Keep them clean
By Julie Cullen, Managing Editor, American Nurse Today It’s National Handwashing Awareness Week, so what better time to remind everyone…
Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing releases first iPad app
On Feb. 5, 2013, the New York University College of Nursing’s (NYUCN) Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing (HIGN) announced the…
Harvard issues new Healthy Eating Plate
Nutrition experts at the Harvard School of Public Health have issued the Health Eating Plate, a visual guide for eating…
Healthcare professionals and medicinal cannabis
According to a systematic review in PLOSOne, healthcare professionals generally support the use of medicinal cannabis, but they lack knowledge…
Healthcare professionals’ implementation of EBP lagging
Although healthcare professionals’ self‐reported evidence-based practice (EBP) knowledge, skills, attitudes, and beliefs are at a moderate to high level, this…
Healthcare workforce needs
A special issue of Health Services Research discusses ways to prepare workers to improve the delivery, quality, and cost of…
Healthy eating improves children’s self-esteem
A healthy diet improves the self-esteem of children, according to a study in BMC Public Health. (more…)
Healthy eating may reduce risk for hearing loss
A new study from the American Journal of Epidemiology reveals that healthy diets are “associated with a lower risk of…
Hearing impairment may accelerate cognitive decline with age
Hearing impairment is associated with accelerated cognitive decline with age, though the impact of mild hearing loss may be lessened…
Hearing loss associated with depression
Hearing loss is associated with clinically significant symptoms of depression in Hispanic adults 50 years or older, according to a…
HHS panel recommends mandatory flu vaccination for health care workers
On Feb. 9, AHANews.com reported the National Vaccine Advisory Committee has recommended that hospitals and other health care facilities not…
HHS releases modifications to HIPAA privacy, security, enforcement, and breach notification rule
On Jan. 17, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released “Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and…
High cholesterol in Hispanics under-recognized and undertreated
Nearly half of Hispanics don’t know they have high cholesterol and of those who are aware, less than a third…
High consumption of trans fat diminishes memory
A study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2014 found that high trans fat consumption is linked to…
High erythropoietin levels in people 85 or older associated with higher mortality risk
A study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal reports that among people aged 85 or older, elevated erythropoietin levels were…
High omega 3 intake after diagnosis may lower risk of bowel cancer death
A high dietary intake of omega 3 fatty acids, derived from oily fish, may help to lower the risk of…
High-volume texting teens more likely to engage in risky behavior
Teens who text and send more than 120 messages per school day are 40% more likely to engage in risky…
Higher intake of dietary trans fats worsens memory
Higher consumption of dietary trans fatty acids, commonly used in processed foods, has been linked to worsened memory function in…
Higher percentage of BSN nurses associated with lower rates of postsurgery mortality
The March issue of Health Affairs includes “An increase in the number of nurses with baccalaureate degrees is linked to…
Higher readmission rates in for-profit hospitals
A study in PLOS One reports that readmission rates for six major conditions, including acute MI and total hip/total knee…
HIV patients at greater risk for heart, kidney disease
Patients with HIV who are at high risk for a heart attack or stroke are also at substantially greater risk…
Hospital volume associated with better survival in patients with head and neck cancer
“Hospital volume is associated with survival but not multimodality therapy in Medicare patients with advanced head and neck cancer,” published…
Hospitals that admit higher percentage of heart failure patients to ICU have lower quality results
Hospitals with the highest rates of ICU admission for patients with heart failure have lower quality of care and higher…
How the opioid epidemic affects women
Opioid use disorder (OUD) has become such a prominent topic in today’s society that it’s hard to go one day…
How to manage incontinence-associated dermatitis
Please click here to read How to manage incontinence-associated dermatitis from Wound Care Advisor.
Hypertension in women commonly misidentified as part of menopause
Up to 50 percent of women develop high blood pressure before age 60 While complications of pregnancy and early menopause…
Hypertension increases risk of mitral regurgitation
Long-term hypertension increases the risk of mitral regurgitation in patients without cardiovascular disease, according to a study in PLOS Medicine.…
Improved patient handoffs reduces medical errors
Improved patient handoffs using the I-PASS bundle reduces medical errors by 30%, according to a study in the New England…
Improved surgical communication reduces communication breakdowns
An intervention to improve surgical communication led to “significant reductions in potentially harmful communication breakdowns” according to May’s Annals of…
In some situations, axillary node removal doesn’t improve breast cancer survival
A study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology June meeting found that removing additional axillary lymph nodes to…
Incident of ear infections in first year of life has decreased
A study in Pediatrics reports that the rates of ear infections during an infant’s first year have declined; the investigators…
Increased cadmium may increase risk of endometrial cancer
Cadmium exposure and endometrial cancer risk: A large midwestern U.S. population-based case-control study. Estrogen-mimicking chemicals, such as cadmium, may be…
Increased obesity in children with autism, developmental delays
Children with developmental delays, including autism spectrum disorder, are up to 50% more likely to be overweight or obese compared…
Increased risk of congenital anomalies in offspring of nurses working in certain areas
A study of 22,611 nurses found an increased risk of congenital anomalies in the “singleton offspring” of nurses employed in…
Independent NP practice in retail clinics saves money
According to a study in Health Affairs, the cost per episode treated by nurse practitioners (NPs) in retail clinics was…
Indoor smoking bans reduce children’s asthma ED visits
Emergency departments (EDs) in communities with indoor smoking bans report a 17% decrease in the number of children needing care…
Infant BMI may predict childhood obesity
Body mass index (BMI) during infancy may help to predict if a child will be obese by age four, according…
Infection control lapses common in ambulatory surgical centers
According to an article in the June 9 issue of JAMA, 46 of 68 ambulatory surgical centers in three states…
Initial findings from National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses find more RNs and high workforce participation
The 2008 National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses found the number of RNs increased 5.3% since 2004 to more than…
Injury patterns in competitive college athletes identified
A study in the Journal of Athletic Training found that male competitive college athletes had a higher acute injury rate…
International home care conference
The Second International Home Care Nurses Organization Conference: Person-centred care in home-based nursing-service models, nursing roles and competencies will be…
International Home Care Nurses Organization announces annual conference
The International Home Care Nurses Organization has announced that its third annual conference will be held July 8-10, 2015, in…
International Home Care Nurses Organization conference
The International Home Care Nurses Organization will hold its third annual conference, “Home Care: Providing Collaborative & Holistic Care,” July…
International Home Care Nurses Organization holds first conference
The International Home Care Nurses Organization will be holding its inaugural conference, The Future of Health Care Is at Home,…
Interprofessional teamwork improves RN job satisfaction
A study in Western Journal of Nursing Research reports that interprofessional teamwork improves registered nurses’ job satisfaction. (more…)
Intervention reduces ‘mean girl’ bullying
Researchers have developed and tested an intervention that effectively decreases relational aggression (“mean girl” bullying) among teen girls. The intervention,…
IOM calls for reduced sodium intake in U.S.
Access “Strategies to Reduce Sodium Intake in the United States,” a report from the Institute of Medicine at “http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2010/Strategies-to-Reduce-Sodium-Intake-in-the-United-States.aspx”. It’s…
IOM releases report on accelerating new drug and diagnostics development
On Aug. 22, the Institute of Medicine released “Accelerating the development of new drugs and diagnostics: Maximizing the impact of…
IOM report recommends new nutrition rating system
An Institute of Medicine report (IOM) recommends that federal agencies develop a new front-of-package nutrition rating system that graphically tells…
IOM says end-of-life care needs not being met
The U.S. healthcare system is not properly designed to meet the needs of patients nearing the end of life and…
Is intentional rounding effective?
A recent study from the National Institute for Health Research focuses on intentional rounding in hospitals to understand its efficacy…
JAMA focuses on conflict of interest
The May 2 JAMA explores the issue of conflict of interest through several open-access articles. Access the articles.
JAMA publishes special issue on end-of-life care
The January 19 issue of JAMA contains multiple articles related to end-of-life care, including physician-assisted suicide, cost of end-of-life care,…
Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic Research
In early September 2019, Johns Hopkins opened its new Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research, which explores the use of…
Joint Commission awards first certifications for palliative care
The Joint Commission has awarded its new Advanced Certification for Palliative Care to five hospitals: Regions Hospital, St. Paul, Minn.;…
Joint Commission issues new requirements for health and wellness programs
The Joint Commission has issued new requirements for hospitals accredited for behavioral health care, which includes health and wellness promotion…
Joint Commission issues Sentinel Event Alert on opioid use in hospitals
On Aug. 8, The Joint Commission released the Sentinel Event Alert, “Safe use of opioids in hospitals.” The Alert warns…
Joint Commission proposes alarm management as 2014 National Patient Safety Goal
The Joint Commission is inviting comments on its proposed 2014 National Patient Safety Goal on management of alarms. The 15-question…
Joint Commission releases Sentinel Event Alert
On Aug. 20, The Joint Commission released “Sentinel Event Alert 53: Managing risk during transition to new ISO tubing connector…
Joint Commission releases Sentinel Event Alert in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Healthcare workers struggling, expressing fears Earlier this week, The Joint Commission released a Sentinel Event Alert addressing the fears of…
Joint Commission releases Sentinel Event Alert on healthcare work fatigue and patient safety
On Dec. 14, The Joint Commission issued a Sentinel Event Alert on healthcare worker fatigue and patient safety. Read the…
Kidney injury common after vascular surgery
Both acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease are common in patients undergoing major vascular surgical procedures and are associated…
Lack of exercise responsible for more deaths than obesity
A study of more than 334,000 European men and women found that twice as many deaths may be attributable to…
Lack of hippocampus shrinkage may predict dementia with Lewy bodies
A study in Neurology reports that lack of hippocampus shrinkage may be a sign that people with thinking and memory…
Lack of sleep increases calorie intake
Researchers at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism 2012 conference presented a study that showed…
Lancet publishes series on worldwide obesity
The Lancet has published a four-part series on worldwide obesity. The articles can be accessed at no charge, but registration…
Lancet study suggests 9/11 firefighters may have higher risk of cancer
The Lancet has published a study that reports a “modest excess of cancer cases” in 9/11 New York City firefighters.…
Last surviving nurse taken prisoner in WW II dies
Mildred Dalton Manning, the last survivor of a group of nurses taken prisoner in the Philippines in World War II…
Later onset of menstruation, menopause may be associated with longer life
Women who start menstruation and experience menopause later in life may have increased chances of living to be 90, according…
Leapfrog Group says hospital safety improvements too slow
The Fall 2013 update to The Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Score shows many hospitals are making headway in addressing errors,…
Legalized recreational marijuana may increase risk for cannabis use disorder
A recent study from JAMA Psychiatry examines this question: Has legalization of recreational marijuana in the United States affected the…
Less transfused blood doesn’t affect surgical mortality
Patients receiving liberal blood transfusions and those receiving smaller amounts have similar rates of postsurgical mortality, according to a study…
Lessons for more efficient research in healthcare settings
My Own Health Report, a collaboration between seven research institutions with the goal of streamlining how healthcare providers communicate with…
Lessons to be learned through aphasia
In recognition of World Stroke Day, I want to share some lessons I learned during a previous lifetime when I…
Lifetime risk of stroke
A study in The New England Journal of Medicine reports that the global lifetime risk of stroke from the age…
Lifting restrictions on concealed carry guns increases violent crime
Lifting restrictions on concealed carry guns increases violent crime, and laws restricting gun ownership for people convicted of domestic violence…
Linguistics in healthcare: Why it matters
MK Hedrick is a former colleague of mine who works in healthcare market research. When we worked together, we were…
Link between missing tooth and CVD
Losing two or more teeth in middle age is associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk, according to a study reported…
Link between mitral valve prolapse and sudden cardiac death
A systematic review and meta-analysis in Heart reports that mitral valve prolapse is associated with sudden cardiac death. (more…)
Little Progress in fight against health care-associated infections, says AHRQ
Most health care-associated infections continue to increase, according to the 2009 National Healthcare Quality Report and National Healthcare Disparities Report…
Liver injury from herbals/dietary supplements rise
Liver injury caused by herbals and dietary supplements (HDS) increased from 7% to 20% in a U.S. study group over…
Local warming before tourniquet application increases vein size
Applying local warmth before a tourniquet significantly increases venodilation without adverse effects, according to a study in the International Journal…
Long-term depression increases stroke risk
Persistent depression may double the risk of stroke in adults over 50, and stroke risk remains higher even after symptoms…
Longevity genes interconnected
An international group of scientists performed a comprehensive analysis and found that most genes that increase lifespan when overexpressed or…
Low-risk pregnancies may result in fewer interventions with midwives
A new study from Obstetrics & Gynecology indicates that women with low-risk pregnancies, who delivered in a hospital setting with…
Lower ankle brachial index associated with mild cognitive impairment
A study in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease reports that mild cognitive impairment occurs significantly more often in individuals diagnosed…
Lowering BP prevents cardiovascular events in people with kidney disease
Lowering blood pressure (BP) is a highly effective and affordable way to prevent cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke…
Lung cancer mortality for women projected to increase more than 40% worldwide by 2030
The global age-standardized lung cancer mortality rate among women is projected to increase by 43% from 2015 to 2030, according…
Making diabetes education more effective
Is individual or group education most effective for patients with diabetes? (more…)
Mammographic screening benefits may be overestimated
The mortality risk reduction benefits of mammographic screening have been overestimated, according to a study in the Journal of the…
Many afib patients not receiving recommended oral anticoagulant therapy
Many afib patients at highest risk of stroke are not receiving recommended oral anticoagulant therapy, according to a study in…
Many oncology patients fail to receive treatment for depressio
Three papers published in The Lancet Psychiatry, The Lancet, and The Lancet Oncology show that 73% of cancer patients who…
March of Dimes releases new nursing education modules
The March of Dimes has released three new nursing education modules: Diabetes in Pregnancy, 4th Edition; Genetic Issues for Perinatal…
Marijuana use more than doubles from 2001 to 2013
The estimated prevalence of adults who used marijuana in the past year more than doubled in the U.S. between 2001…
Marriage may promote happiness
Marriage doesn’t make people happier than when they were single, but it does protect against normal decline in happiness during…
Mary Naylor named to Medicare Payment Advisory Commission
Mary D. Naylor, PhD, RN, FAAN, of the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, has been appointed to the Medicare…
Maternal age and preterm birth
Women aged 40 years or older may have a higher risk for preterm birth, according to a study in PLoS.…
Maternal and paternal age associated with autism, study states
A study in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders reports that maternal and paternal ages are jointly associated with…
Mayo Clinic launches Center for Social Media
The new Mayo Clinic Center for Social Media is intended to accelerate adoption of social media for healthcare purposes. Read…
Meat type matters
Eating processed meats such as hot dogs, but not red (unprocessed) meat, is associated with a higher incidence of coronary…
Medicaid expansion and ED use
The expansion of Medicaid insurance coverage in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act did not increase hospital emergency department…
Medical marijuana lowers prescription drug use
Legalized medical marijuana saved Medicare $165.2 million in 2013 by lowering prescription drug use, according to a study in Health…
Medical Mistrust Linked to Race, Discrimination
Researchers uncover links between levels of mistrust and ethnic backgrounds A new study finds that levels of medical mistrust of…
Medication adherence report gives U.S. C+
“2013 Medication Adherence in America: A National Report 2013” gives people in the U.S. with chronic medical conditions a C+…
Medication errors after hospital discharge common
A study in Annals of Internal Medicine found that half of patients hospitalized with acute coronary syndromes or acute decompensated…
Medication name change proposed
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has proposed changing the name of hydromorphone to reduce medication errors caused by confusion with…
Medications & daily exercise: Potential adverse reactions
One of the most important care suggestions nurses and other healthcare providers may have for their patients is to exercise…
Mediterranean diet may reduce frailty risk
A study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reports that eating a Mediterranean diet reduces the risk for…
Mediterranean diet may slow cognitive decline
Adherence to a Mediterranean diet is associated with slower rates of cognitive decline, reduced conversion to Alzheimer’s disease, and improvements…
Melanoma risk factors after kidney transplant
Melanoma risk factors for patients who have undergone kidney transplant include being older, white, and male, according to a study in JAMA…
Meniscal transplants can relive pain, delay surgery
In patients younger than 50 years who have a torn or severely damaged meniscus, a meniscal transplant can reduce pain,…
Menopausal vasomotor symptoms categorized
A study in Menopause describes four trajectories for vasomotor symptoms in women experiencing menopause. Read more
MERS resources from the CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published information about Middle East Respiratory System (MERS) for healthcare professionals.…
Metabolic syndrome increases risk of cognitive decline
According to a French study (published by Neurology) of more than 7,000 people in three cities, those with metabolic syndrome…
Metformin may have role in pre-eclampsia
A study in American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology reports that metformin may have the potential to prevent and treat…
Mice study finds genetic link between lung cancer and emphysema
In a study of mice, scientists found that a gene associated with emphysema can also cause the development of lung…
Michelle Obama, Mary Wakefield discuss Affordable Care Act
First Lady Michelle Obama and Mary Wakefield, PhD, RN, Administrator for the Health Resources and Services Administration held a conference…
Microbes on nurses’ lab coats
Nurses should wear fresh lab coats every shift to minimize risk of infection, according to a study in American Journal of…
Migraine increases risk of depression in women
A study of women enrolled in the Women’s Health Study has found that women with migraines or a history of…
Mind/body intervention boosts IVF patient pregnancy rates
Women who underwent a mind/body intervention had a high pregnancy rate after in vitro fertilization (IVF) according to a study…
Mindfulness mediation may affect memory
Mindfulness meditation may make memories less accurate, according to a study in Psychological Science. Read more and read the study…
Mindfulness reduces depression
Eight weeks of mindfulness training helped alleviate depression and reduce stress in African-American women with lower socioeconomic status, according to…
Moderate alcohol consumption associated with adverse brain effects
Alcohol consumption, even at moderate levels, is associated with adverse brain effects, according to a study in BMJ. Read more
Moderate alcohol use associated with left atrial enlargement
A study in the Journal of the American Heart Association reports that moderate alcohol intake (an average of just over…
Moderate coffee intake may be beneficial
Drinking coffee daily is associated with a lower risk of deaths from Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological diseases…
Moderate dietary protein intake may reduce stroke risk
People with diets higher in protein, especially from fish, may be less likely to have a stroke than those with…
More Baby Boomers facing old age alone
Statistics from the Bowling Green State University’s National Center for Family and Marriage Research show that one-third of adults aged…
More hospital observation units could save $3.1 billion a year
“Making Greater Use Of Dedicated Hospital Observation Units For Many Short-Stay Patients Could Save $3.1 Billion A Year,” published in…
More than half of liver transplant recipients develop metabolic syndrome
According to a study in January’s Liver Transplantation, more than half (52%) of liver transplant recipients develop metabolic syndrome. Read…
Mortality risk for obesity similar for blacks, whites
A study in PLOS One has found that the increased risk of premature death associated with a higher body mass…
MRI may help predict response to antidepressants
A functional MRI brain scan may help predict which patients will respond positively to antidepressant therapy, according to a study in…
Multitasking with media devices may change brain structure
According to a study in PLOS One, people who frequently use several media devices at the same time have lower…
Nearly half of medical care in U.S. is delivered in EDs
A study in International Journal of Health Services reports that 47.7% of medical care in the United States is delivered…
Nearly half of new nurses work weekly overtime
New nurses are predominantly scheduled for 12 hour shifts and nearly half work weekly overtime, according to a study in…
Nearly half of nurses plan career change
A 2010 survey of registered nurses from AMN healthcare found that 44% of the 1,399 nurses who completed the survey…
Nearly half of patients with hepatitis C on Medicaid denied drug coverage
Nearly 50% of Medicaid patients infected with chronic hepatitis C whose doctors had prescribed newer, life-saving antiviral drugs were denied…
Need to promote Choosing Wisely campaign identified
Only half of ICU providers are familiar with the Critical Care Societies Collaborative Choosing Wisely recommendations, according to a report…
Negative effects of ARDS linger
Five years after having acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), survivors still had not recovered to normal physical function, and many…
Negative job situation puts nurses at risk for depression
The Canadian Journal of Nursing Research reports that nurses who experience job strain, role overload, and a lack of respect…
NEJM interviews HHS Secretary on healthcare reform
The New England Journal of Medicine features an interview about healthcare reform with Health and Human Services’ Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.…
NEJM study finds low RN staffing increases mortality
According to a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, RN staffing that falls below targeted levels was associated…
NEJM: Perspective on foodborne diseases
The Feb. 23 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) includes a perspective on foodborne disease. Read it…
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…
Neurological disease costs U.S. nearly $800 billion annually
The annual costs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, low back pain, stroke, traumatic brain injury, migraine, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, spinal…
New certification for oncology rehabilitation
Oncology Rehab Partners has launched STAR (Suvivorship Training and Rehab) Clinician Certification, a training and certification program for clinicians in…
New colorectal screening guidelines
Screening for colorectal cancer is still underused, especially by low-income people, the uninsured, Asians and Hispanics, foreign-born people, and those…
New exam for identifying concussion
A study in the American Journal of Sports Medicine reports that a new test, Vestibular/Ocular Motor Screening (VOMS), was 90%…
New falls prevention guidelines released
The American Geriatrics Society and British Geriatrics Society have released “Clinical Practice Guideline for Prevention of Falls in Older Persons.”…
New FDA regulation for improving safety reporting in clinical trials discussed in The New England Journal of Medicine.
The June 8 edition of The New England Journal of Medicine includes “New FDA Regulation to Improve Safety Reporting in…
New film spotlights nurses
“NURSES: If Florence Could See Us Now” is a new documentary that showcases the challenging and diverse world of nursing.…
New findings about dogs and allergies
According to a study in Scientific Reports, growing up with dogs is linked to a lower risk of asthma, especially…
New findings from the American Cancer Society on reduced cancer mortality rates
Based on new findings from a 2020 American Cancer Society report, mortality rates from cancer have declined by 29% bet