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…
Infection Prevention
Nurses and automation work together for early sepsis detection
Sepsis, which requires quick intervention, is often hard to detect because the clinical signs and symptoms vary and may mimic other health conditions. The…
Flu treatment hampered by I.V. bag shortage
This unexpectedly bad flu season has been made even more difficult because of a shortage of fluids used to deliver medication and treat dehydrated…
Community-acquired pneumonia
Community-acquired Pneumonia (CAP) is exactly what it sounds like—a lung infection acquired while out and about in the world. The cause may be a…
Influenza vaccines and nurses
It’s that time of year again. Children are back in school, leaves are changing, the air is chilly, and signs of flu season are…
Immunization nurse champions
Are you an immunization nurse champion where you work? For 15 years, RNs have been ranked by the public in a Gallup Poll as…
CDC urges early recognition, prompt treatment of sepsis
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched Get Ahead of Sepsis, an educational initiative to protect Americans from the devastating effects of…
Nurses’ knowledge of postpartum complications needs improvement
A study in MCN notes that most nurses who care for women during the postpartum period aren’t current on the rates and timing of…
Probiotics may prevent sepsis in infants
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial reported in Nature notes that combining a probiotic with fructo-oligosaccharide significantly reduces sepsis and mortality in newborns in rural…
New CDC guideline for the prevention of surgical site infections
The prevention of surgical site infections (SSIs) continues to be a major goal for health care in both inpatient facilities and ambulatory surgical centers…
Pneumonia, sepsis may increase risk of cardiovascular disease
Pneumonia or sepsis in adults associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Sophia Antipolis, 2 August 2017: Pneumonia or sepsis in adults that results…
Some antibiotics used during pregnancy may increase risk of congenital malformations
Competing interests: Anick Bérard is a consultant for plaintiffs in litigations involving antidepressants and birth defects. Flory Tsobo Muanda and Odile Sheehy report no…
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…
Nurses and automation work together for early sepsis detection
Sepsis, which requires quick intervention, is often hard to detect because the clinical signs and symptoms vary and may mimic other health…
Flu treatment hampered by I.V. bag shortage
This unexpectedly bad flu season has been made even more difficult because of a shortage of fluids used to deliver medication and…
Community-acquired pneumonia
Community-acquired Pneumonia (CAP) is exactly what it sounds like—a lung infection acquired while out and about in the world. The cause may…
Influenza vaccines and nurses
It’s that time of year again. Children are back in school, leaves are changing, the air is chilly, and signs of flu…
Immunization nurse champions
Are you an immunization nurse champion where you work? For 15 years, RNs have been ranked by the public in a Gallup…
CDC urges early recognition, prompt treatment of sepsis
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched Get Ahead of Sepsis, an educational initiative to protect Americans from the devastating…
Nurses’ knowledge of postpartum complications needs improvement
A study in MCN notes that most nurses who care for women during the postpartum period aren’t current on the rates and…
Probiotics may prevent sepsis in infants
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial reported in Nature notes that combining a probiotic with fructo-oligosaccharide significantly reduces sepsis and mortality in newborns…
New CDC guideline for the prevention of surgical site infections
The prevention of surgical site infections (SSIs) continues to be a major goal for health care in both inpatient facilities and ambulatory…
Pneumonia, sepsis may increase risk of cardiovascular disease
Pneumonia or sepsis in adults associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Sophia Antipolis, 2 August 2017: Pneumonia or sepsis in adults…
Some antibiotics used during pregnancy may increase risk of congenital malformations
Competing interests: Anick Bérard is a consultant for plaintiffs in litigations involving antidepressants and birth defects. Flory Tsobo Muanda and Odile Sheehy…