Study: Fatigue common in CHD
A study in Nursing Research found that 40% of patients with stable coronary heart disease (CHD) reported fatigue more than 3 days a week…
Cardiology
Can teach-back reduce hospital readmissions?
A study shows this method helps educators focus on topics the patient doesn’t fully grasp.
MARS®: The new frontier in treating acute liver failure
A type of dialysis, MARS removes toxins and replaces lost liver functions.
6 surprising best resuscitation practices
Nothing is more important to the patient’s outcome than properly performed chest compressions.
FDA approves Omontys for anemia in dialysis patients
On March 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Omontys (peginesatide) to treat anemia in adult patients who had chronic kidney disease…
Continuing use of statins may reduce risk of delirium in ICU patients
Continuing statin therapy in patients already on this therapy is associated with a lower daily risk of delirium in ICU patients, according to a…
Postdischarge nursing care of stroke patients
Home health nurses play a vital role in helping patients recover from stroke
Study: Incidence of mental disorders in mid-life, older adulthood may be underestimated
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry has found that common methods of assessing mental or physical disorders may consistently underestimate the prevalence of mental…
Only 1 in 6 have discussed their alcohol use with a health professional
According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) only 1 in 6 adults have discussed their alcohol use with…
Managing atrioventricular blocks
Not all AV blocks are dangerous. Find out which ones are and how they’re managed.
FDA approves new treatment for genetic coagulation disorder
On Dec. 18, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Tretten, Coagulation Factor XIII A-Subunit (Recombinant), the first recombinant product for use in…
FDA issues safety communication for HeartStart AEDs
On Nov. 25, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety communication stating that certain HeartStart automated external defibrillator (AED) devices made…
Study: Fatigue common in CHD
A study in Nursing Research found that 40% of patients with stable coronary heart disease (CHD) reported fatigue more than 3 days…
Can teach-back reduce hospital readmissions?
A study shows this method helps educators focus on topics the patient doesn’t fully grasp.
MARS®: The new frontier in treating acute liver failure
A type of dialysis, MARS removes toxins and replaces lost liver functions.
6 surprising best resuscitation practices
Nothing is more important to the patient’s outcome than properly performed chest compressions.
FDA approves Omontys for anemia in dialysis patients
On March 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Omontys (peginesatide) to treat anemia in adult patients who had chronic…
Continuing use of statins may reduce risk of delirium in ICU patients
Continuing statin therapy in patients already on this therapy is associated with a lower daily risk of delirium in ICU patients, according…
Postdischarge nursing care of stroke patients
Home health nurses play a vital role in helping patients recover from stroke
Study: Incidence of mental disorders in mid-life, older adulthood may be underestimated
A study published in JAMA Psychiatry has found that common methods of assessing mental or physical disorders may consistently underestimate the prevalence…
Only 1 in 6 have discussed their alcohol use with a health professional
According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) only 1 in 6 adults have discussed their alcohol…
Managing atrioventricular blocks
Not all AV blocks are dangerous. Find out which ones are and how they’re managed.
FDA approves new treatment for genetic coagulation disorder
On Dec. 18, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Tretten, Coagulation Factor XIII A-Subunit (Recombinant), the first recombinant product for…
FDA issues safety communication for HeartStart AEDs
On Nov. 25, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety communication stating that certain HeartStart automated external defibrillator (AED)…
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