Opioid overdose
When Tom Smith* finds his mother Mary, age 59, extremely sleepy and difficult to awaken, he calls 911. The emergency medical technician (EMT) notes…
Oncology
Lung cancer: Not just a smoker’s disease
Jill Smith, a 58-year-old waitress in a local bar, comes to the clinic complaining of shortness of breath and a persistent cough for the…
In Brief
CDC reports on ‘winnable battles’ to improve Americans’ health The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released the final report on the…
Give yourself the gift of self-affirmation
We’ve all had days that push us toward the edge. The chaos likely starts around mid-shift and may go something like this: Radiology calls for…
FDA approves new treatment for advanced ovarian cancer
On Dec. 19, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Rubraca (rucaparib) to treat women with advanced ovarian cancer who have been treated with…
Regular use of aspirin may reduce pancreatic cancer risk
Regular use of aspirin was associated with a lower risk of pancreatic cancer in people living in Shanghai, China. Read more
Protecting failing kidneys: What to teach your patients
Mary Kean* is a 62-year-old woman who has had hypertension for the last 30 years. She has not taken her medicine routinely because, as…
Addressing patient and caregiver suffering
Suffering—it’s a powerful word that evokes a visceral response. Actually, patient means “one who suffers” in Latin. To reduce patient suffering, we need to consider the experience of nurses…
Preoperative education for patients undergoing total laryngectomy
Patients undergoing a total laryngectomy can expect to experience significant lifestyle changes after surgery. Preoperative education is essential in helping them cope with these…
The seasons of life, change, and grief
Just as the seasons of the year change from fall to winter to spring and finally to summer as we journey through life, we…
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,…
Oral Chemotherapy: Not just an ordinary pill
Fran, a triage nurse in a busy primary care office, receives a call from Marla Rodriguez, whose mother is a long-time patient. Marla says her mother has an intense red…
Opioid overdose
When Tom Smith* finds his mother Mary, age 59, extremely sleepy and difficult to awaken, he calls 911. The emergency medical technician…
Lung cancer: Not just a smoker’s disease
Jill Smith, a 58-year-old waitress in a local bar, comes to the clinic complaining of shortness of breath and a persistent cough…
In Brief
CDC reports on ‘winnable battles’ to improve Americans’ health The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released the final report…
Give yourself the gift of self-affirmation
We’ve all had days that push us toward the edge. The chaos likely starts around mid-shift and may go something like this: Radiology…
FDA approves new treatment for advanced ovarian cancer
On Dec. 19, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Rubraca (rucaparib) to treat women with advanced ovarian cancer who have been…
Regular use of aspirin may reduce pancreatic cancer risk
Regular use of aspirin was associated with a lower risk of pancreatic cancer in people living in Shanghai, China. Read more
Protecting failing kidneys: What to teach your patients
Mary Kean* is a 62-year-old woman who has had hypertension for the last 30 years. She has not taken her medicine routinely…
Addressing patient and caregiver suffering
Suffering—it’s a powerful word that evokes a visceral response. Actually, patient means “one who suffers” in Latin. To reduce patient suffering, we need to consider the experience…
Preoperative education for patients undergoing total laryngectomy
Patients undergoing a total laryngectomy can expect to experience significant lifestyle changes after surgery. Preoperative education is essential in helping them cope…
The seasons of life, change, and grief
Just as the seasons of the year change from fall to winter to spring and finally to summer as we journey through…
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…
Oral Chemotherapy: Not just an ordinary pill
Fran, a triage nurse in a busy primary care office, receives a call from Marla Rodriguez, whose mother is a long-time patient. Marla says her mother has an…
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