Study: Radiation therapy skin reactions may be preventable
Severe skin reactions during radiation therapy could be prevented by applying a thin transparent silicone dressing to the skin from the first day of…
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Study: Melanoma increases among middle-aged adults
A study in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reports that the incidence of cutaneous melanoma among middle-aged adults (40 to 60 years) has increased nearly eightfold…
From our readers: One nurse’s journey into patienthood
As I lay on the table staring up at the ceiling tiles and waited for my biopsy to begin, I suddenly became keenly aware…
The patient engagement imperative
Engaging patients is essential to ensure optimal reimbursement. Here are tips for engagement that leaders can apply in their organizations
FDA approves Mekinist in combination with Tafinlar for advanced melanoma
On Jan. 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had approved Mekinist (trametinib) in combination with Tafinlar (dabrafenib) to treat patients…
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…
Guiding your patients through menopause
The more you know about menopause, the more you can help patients understand and cope with symptoms.
Healthcare reform: Resolve to increase your knowledge in 2014
Find out how the Affordable Care Act is reforming health care and how it could affect your practice.
Study: Roles and responsibilities of patient navigators defined
A study in the Journal of Oncology Navigation and Survivorship defines the roles and responsibilities of patient navigators. Read more.
From our readers: My first code—A retrospective report of a premature promotion and a crisis situation
The elevator’s walls were covered in bronze and silver raised metal squares that gave the appearance of a magic eye puzzle and smelled of…
Study: Radiation therapy skin reactions may be preventable
Severe skin reactions during radiation therapy could be prevented by applying a thin transparent silicone dressing to the skin from the first…
Study: Melanoma increases among middle-aged adults
A study in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reports that the incidence of cutaneous melanoma among middle-aged adults (40 to 60 years) has increased…
From our readers: One nurse’s journey into patienthood
As I lay on the table staring up at the ceiling tiles and waited for my biopsy to begin, I suddenly became…
The patient engagement imperative
Engaging patients is essential to ensure optimal reimbursement. Here are tips for engagement that leaders can apply in their organizations
FDA approves Mekinist in combination with Tafinlar for advanced melanoma
On Jan. 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it had approved Mekinist (trametinib) in combination with Tafinlar (dabrafenib) to…
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…
Guiding your patients through menopause
The more you know about menopause, the more you can help patients understand and cope with symptoms.
Healthcare reform: Resolve to increase your knowledge in 2014
Find out how the Affordable Care Act is reforming health care and how it could affect your practice.
Study: Roles and responsibilities of patient navigators defined
A study in the Journal of Oncology Navigation and Survivorship defines the roles and responsibilities of patient navigators. Read more.
From our readers: My first code—A retrospective report of a premature promotion and a crisis situation
The elevator’s walls were covered in bronze and silver raised metal squares that gave the appearance of a magic eye puzzle and…
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