FDA approves first treatment for acquired TTP
On Feb. 6, the FDA approved Cablivi (caplacizumab-yhdp) injection, the first therapy indicated, in combination with plasma exchange and immunosuppressive therapy, for the treatment…
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Cilostazol, in combination with aspirin or clopidogrel, reduces risk for recurrent stroke
A study presented on Feb. 6 at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference finds that stroke survivors who take cilostazol in combination with…
Clinical tool for detecting post–intensive care syndrome
The self-report version of the Healthy Aging Brain Care Monitor is a valid clinical tool for assessing symptoms of post–intensive care syndrome, according to…
Rapid access transient ischemic attack and stroke clinics reduce recurrent transient ischemic attacks
Reduce recurrent transient ischemic attacks Takeaways: The study presented in this article determined that recurrent TIA was significantly reduced in rapid access transient ischemic…
Reader Feedback, January 2019
THIS IS WHERE we share some of the comments, insights, and thoughts we receive from readers. Contact us at myamericannurse.com/send-letter-editor. (more…)
ABCDEF bundle improves ICU care
Full use of the ABCDEF bundle in the ICU improves several outcomes, including survival, mechanical ventilation use, delirium, and ICU readmissions, according to a…
Trained dogs effective in helping patients manage diabetes
More evidence that dogs are our best friends comes from a study in PLOS One. On average, trained dogs alerted their owners to 81% of hypoglycemic episodes…
Predicting Clostridium difficile infection
A study in the American Journal of Infection Control identifies predictors of Clostridium difficile infection in hospitalized patients—emergency department location (compared with ICU), high-risk…
Schizophrenia and the Epstein-Barr virus
People with schizophrenia have higher levels of antibodies to some Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) proteins (indicating an aberrant response to EBV infection) compared to those…
ANA on the Frontline, January 2019
Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In…
Schwartz Rounds: Self-care at its finest
Schwartz Rounds® provide a structured forum for members of the interprofessional healthcare team (clinical and nonclinical) to share their vulnerability and openly discuss their…
FDA approves diagnostic test for breast milk nutrients
On December 21, 2018, the FDA approved the Miris Human Milk Analyzer, a new diagnostic test to help clinicians measure nutrients in breast milk,…
FDA approves first treatment for acquired TTP
On Feb. 6, the FDA approved Cablivi (caplacizumab-yhdp) injection, the first therapy indicated, in combination with plasma exchange and immunosuppressive therapy, for…
Cilostazol, in combination with aspirin or clopidogrel, reduces risk for recurrent stroke
A study presented on Feb. 6 at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference finds that stroke survivors who take cilostazol in…
Clinical tool for detecting post–intensive care syndrome
The self-report version of the Healthy Aging Brain Care Monitor is a valid clinical tool for assessing symptoms of post–intensive care syndrome,…
Rapid access transient ischemic attack and stroke clinics reduce recurrent transient ischemic attacks
Reduce recurrent transient ischemic attacks Takeaways: The study presented in this article determined that recurrent TIA was significantly reduced in rapid access…
Reader Feedback, January 2019
THIS IS WHERE we share some of the comments, insights, and thoughts we receive from readers. Contact us at myamericannurse.com/send-letter-editor. (more…)
ABCDEF bundle improves ICU care
Full use of the ABCDEF bundle in the ICU improves several outcomes, including survival, mechanical ventilation use, delirium, and ICU readmissions, according…
Trained dogs effective in helping patients manage diabetes
More evidence that dogs are our best friends comes from a study in PLOS One. On average, trained dogs alerted their owners to 81%…
Predicting Clostridium difficile infection
A study in the American Journal of Infection Control identifies predictors of Clostridium difficile infection in hospitalized patients—emergency department location (compared with…
Schizophrenia and the Epstein-Barr virus
People with schizophrenia have higher levels of antibodies to some Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) proteins (indicating an aberrant response to EBV infection) compared…
ANA on the Frontline, January 2019
Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance…
Schwartz Rounds: Self-care at its finest
Schwartz Rounds® provide a structured forum for members of the interprofessional healthcare team (clinical and nonclinical) to share their vulnerability and openly…
FDA approves diagnostic test for breast milk nutrients
On December 21, 2018, the FDA approved the Miris Human Milk Analyzer, a new diagnostic test to help clinicians measure nutrients in…