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Which statement about ventilation and perfusion is correct? a. When a lung region becomes hypoxic, small arteries constrict in response. b. When a lung…
Quiz time – 8/18/15
Which statement about a tumor’s hormone-receptor and HER2 status is correct? a. Hormone-receptor status refers to the degree to which estrogen receptors in the tumor…
Why is nursing’s voice absent from population health management strategy?
Recently, I heard a group of nursing leaders discuss the progress they’d made in developing their future nursing strategy. They represented several hospitals and…
What you say to yourself
The other day, my sister Jeanne and I were discussing what we said to ourselves when we did not do something quite right, forgot…
Quiz Time – 8/4/15
Which assessment finding is associated with increased risk for metabolic syndrome? a. Body mass index (BMI) of 26 b. BMI of 20 c. Systolic…
Our Readers Respond
More about moral pitfalls “Conscience, legalism, and the clash of rights” provided an excellent discussion of some of the ethical and moral pitfalls facing…
Quiz Time – 7/21/15
Which oral care product is NOT recommended by the American Dental Association? a. Soft-bristled toothbrush b. Petroleum-free lip moisturizer c. Therapeutic toothpaste d. Antiseptic…
Treating hepatitis C costly drugs provides economic savings
Although newer oral medications to treat hepatitis C patients may cost tens of thousands of dollars for a 12-week regiment, investing in these new…
New combination drug treatment may successfully treat cystic fibrosis
A combination of the drugs Kalydeco (ivacaftor) and lumacaftor, which has not yet been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), can successfully…
Older men slow to take preventive steps for osteoporosis
Older men are far less likely than women to take preventive measures against osteoporosis or accept recommendations for screening, according to a study presented…
Quiz time – 9/8
Which statement about ventilation and perfusion is correct? a. When a lung region becomes hypoxic, small arteries constrict in response. b. When…
Quiz time – 8/18/15
Which statement about a tumor’s hormone-receptor and HER2 status is correct? a. Hormone-receptor status refers to the degree to which estrogen receptors in…
Why is nursing’s voice absent from population health management strategy?
Recently, I heard a group of nursing leaders discuss the progress they’d made in developing their future nursing strategy. They represented several…
What you say to yourself
The other day, my sister Jeanne and I were discussing what we said to ourselves when we did not do something quite…
Quiz Time – 8/4/15
Which assessment finding is associated with increased risk for metabolic syndrome? a. Body mass index (BMI) of 26 b. BMI of 20…
Our Readers Respond
More about moral pitfalls “Conscience, legalism, and the clash of rights” provided an excellent discussion of some of the ethical and moral…
Quiz Time – 7/21/15
Which oral care product is NOT recommended by the American Dental Association? a. Soft-bristled toothbrush b. Petroleum-free lip moisturizer c. Therapeutic toothpaste…
Treating hepatitis C costly drugs provides economic savings
Although newer oral medications to treat hepatitis C patients may cost tens of thousands of dollars for a 12-week regiment, investing in…
New combination drug treatment may successfully treat cystic fibrosis
A combination of the drugs Kalydeco (ivacaftor) and lumacaftor, which has not yet been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA),…
Older men slow to take preventive steps for osteoporosis
Older men are far less likely than women to take preventive measures against osteoporosis or accept recommendations for screening, according to a…
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