‘Old’ drug may improve tumor sensitivity to radiation therapy
A drug first identified 150 years ago and used as a smooth-muscle relaxant might make tumors more sensitive to radiation, according to a study…
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New nurse managers step up to the leadership challenge
Generational differences, staffing issues, communication failures, budgeting ordeals—these are just some of the challenges that freshly promoted nurse managers may face in their new…
Reader Feedback: October 2018
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…)
ANA on the Frontline, October 2018
Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In…
October 2018 Vol. 13 No. 10
In this issue of American Nurse Today, we take a close look at nurse suicide, including the lack of research and information, the steps…
CNS-led initiative improves tube feeding administration
A clinical nurse specialist-led initiative that included an evidence-based algorithm reduced tube feeding interruptions and volume deficits among patients in a surgical-trauma ICU. (more…)
FDA expands approved use of Gardasil
On Oct. 5, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved expansion of the use of Gardasil 9 (Human Papillomavirus (HPV) 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant)…
How does drinking affect mortality?
Consuming one to two drinks four or more times per week, which is deemed healthy by current guidelines, increases the risk of premature death…
Combination antibody therapy sustains viral suppression in HIV patients
A combination of two anti-HIV antibodies (broadly neutralizing antibodies) is capable of suppressing HIV for a median of 21 weeks, according to a study…
Link between mitral valve prolapse and sudden cardiac death
A systematic review and meta-analysis in Heart reports that mitral valve prolapse is associated with sudden cardiac death. (more…)
Higher readmission rates in for-profit hospitals
A study in PLOS One reports that readmission rates for six major conditions, including acute MI and total hip/total knee arthroplasty, is higher in…
ANA on the Frontline, September 2018
Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In…
‘Old’ drug may improve tumor sensitivity to radiation therapy
A drug first identified 150 years ago and used as a smooth-muscle relaxant might make tumors more sensitive to radiation, according to…
New nurse managers step up to the leadership challenge
Generational differences, staffing issues, communication failures, budgeting ordeals—these are just some of the challenges that freshly promoted nurse managers may face in…
Reader Feedback: October 2018
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…)
ANA on the Frontline, October 2018
Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance…
October 2018 Vol. 13 No. 10
In this issue of American Nurse Today, we take a close look at nurse suicide, including the lack of research and information,…
CNS-led initiative improves tube feeding administration
A clinical nurse specialist-led initiative that included an evidence-based algorithm reduced tube feeding interruptions and volume deficits among patients in a surgical-trauma…
FDA expands approved use of Gardasil
On Oct. 5, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved expansion of the use of Gardasil 9 (Human Papillomavirus (HPV) 9-valent…
How does drinking affect mortality?
Consuming one to two drinks four or more times per week, which is deemed healthy by current guidelines, increases the risk of…
Combination antibody therapy sustains viral suppression in HIV patients
A combination of two anti-HIV antibodies (broadly neutralizing antibodies) is capable of suppressing HIV for a median of 21 weeks, according to…
Link between mitral valve prolapse and sudden cardiac death
A systematic review and meta-analysis in Heart reports that mitral valve prolapse is associated with sudden cardiac death. (more…)
Higher readmission rates in for-profit hospitals
A study in PLOS One reports that readmission rates for six major conditions, including acute MI and total hip/total knee arthroplasty, is…
ANA on the Frontline, September 2018
Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance…