Taking control of our health: An interview with Scott Greenstone
The American Nurse team is delighted to have had an opportunity to speak with Scott Greenstone, a registered nurse who recently shared his story…
Endocrinology
Making diabetes education more effective
Is individual or group education most effective for patients with diabetes? (more…)
10 years of inpatient diabetes certification— Lessons learned
Diabetes quality improvement (QI) in an inpatient academic hospital setting can be challenging because of communication gaps among staff, pre-established mealtime delivery schedules, complex…
How Denton County is addressing the diabetes epidemic
The impact of diabetes is well known. In a little over a decade, it’s estimated 54 million people in the United States will be…
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 in patients with type…
A potential change in the diagnosis of diabetes
A new article from Healthline reveals a potential change to the diagnosis of diabetes. (more…)
Hypothyroidism and nursing care
Hypothyroidism, also known as myxedema, is second to diabetes mellitus as the most common endocrine disorder in the United States. It’s six times more…
Secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease
Through early recognition and prompt treatment, you can help relieve patient pain and discomfort. Key Takeaways – Patients with chronic kidney disease, particularly those who…
Hyperthyroidism: A storm brewing
Sarah Woods*, a 46-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes mellitus, arrives at the endocrinologist’s office for a routine visit. She complains of fatigue, anxiety,…
Hyponatremia signals acute adrenal insufficiency
Maryann Ward, age 56, is admitted to the chest pain unit. Sara, her nurse, finds her alert and oriented. Mrs. Ward tells Sara her chest pain started…
Six steps to optimal nutrition care
Patients diagnosed with malnutrition stay in the hospital three times longer than other patients
Reducing barriers to glucose control in patients with gestational diabetes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 9.2% of pregnant women develop gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) as a serious complication during…
Taking control of our health: An interview with Scott Greenstone
The American Nurse team is delighted to have had an opportunity to speak with Scott Greenstone, a registered nurse who recently shared…
Making diabetes education more effective
Is individual or group education most effective for patients with diabetes? (more…)
10 years of inpatient diabetes certification— Lessons learned
Diabetes quality improvement (QI) in an inpatient academic hospital setting can be challenging because of communication gaps among staff, pre-established mealtime delivery…
How Denton County is addressing the diabetes epidemic
The impact of diabetes is well known. In a little over a decade, it’s estimated 54 million people in the United States…
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 in patients…
A potential change in the diagnosis of diabetes
A new article from Healthline reveals a potential change to the diagnosis of diabetes. (more…)
Hypothyroidism and nursing care
Hypothyroidism, also known as myxedema, is second to diabetes mellitus as the most common endocrine disorder in the United States. It’s six…
Secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease
Through early recognition and prompt treatment, you can help relieve patient pain and discomfort. Key Takeaways – Patients with chronic kidney disease, particularly…
Hyperthyroidism: A storm brewing
Sarah Woods*, a 46-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes mellitus, arrives at the endocrinologist’s office for a routine visit. She complains of…
Hyponatremia signals acute adrenal insufficiency
Maryann Ward, age 56, is admitted to the chest pain unit. Sara, her nurse, finds her alert and oriented. Mrs. Ward tells Sara her chest…
Six steps to optimal nutrition care
Patients diagnosed with malnutrition stay in the hospital three times longer than other patients
Reducing barriers to glucose control in patients with gestational diabetes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 9.2% of pregnant women develop gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) as a serious…