Health promotion and disease prevention in rural communities
As healthcare professionals, nurses focus on preventing disease and reducing the risk of exacerbation in patients with chronic disease, which decreases the rate of…
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The 5As model for smoking cessation
Key takeaways Tobacco use continues to be a leading preventable cause of death. Healthcare professionals can make a positive impact on smoking cessation through…
FDA approves new drug for eczema
On March 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Dupixent (dupilumab) injection to treat adults with moderate-to-severe eczema. Read more
FDA approves new drug for Parkinson’s disease
On March 21, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xadago (safinamide) tablets as an add-on treatment for patients with Parkinson’s disease who…
Costs of gun violence identified
From 2006 to 2014, the cost of initial hospitalizations for firearm-related injuries averaged $734.6 million per year, according to a study in the American…
New recommendations for Choosing Wisely® Campaign
The American Academy of Nursing has added five new Choosing Wisely® recommendations related to often routine treatments that may not always be necessary or…
Drug given to prevent recurrent preterm birth not effective
17-alpha Hydroxyprogesterone caproate, commonly given to prevent recurrent preterm birth, is not effective for prevention and may increase the risk of gestational diabetes, according…
Radiation for older women with breast cancer
More than half of older women with early stage breast cancer receive more radiation therapy than what might be medically necessary and following evidence-based…
Two common tests fail to accurately predict preterm birth
Transvaginal cervical measurement and fetal fibronectin testing, used separately or together, do not adequately predict preterm birth and should not be used in routine…
FDA approves nasal spray for nocturnal polyuria
On March 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved octiva (desmopressin acetate) nasal spray for adults with nocturnal polyuria. Read more
Addressing glycemic control in patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes
Providing feedback on performance, problem solving, and action planning are helpful behavioral change techniques for individuals with poor glycemic control, according to a meta-analysis…
Blueberry concentrate improves brain function in healthy older adults
Healthy people aged 65-77 who drink concentrated blueberry juice concentrate every day show improvements in brain perfusion and activation in brain areas associated with…
Health promotion and disease prevention in rural communities
As healthcare professionals, nurses focus on preventing disease and reducing the risk of exacerbation in patients with chronic disease, which decreases the…
The 5As model for smoking cessation
Key takeaways Tobacco use continues to be a leading preventable cause of death. Healthcare professionals can make a positive impact on smoking…
FDA approves new drug for eczema
On March 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Dupixent (dupilumab) injection to treat adults with moderate-to-severe eczema. Read more
FDA approves new drug for Parkinson’s disease
On March 21, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xadago (safinamide) tablets as an add-on treatment for patients with Parkinson’s…
Costs of gun violence identified
From 2006 to 2014, the cost of initial hospitalizations for firearm-related injuries averaged $734.6 million per year, according to a study in…
New recommendations for Choosing Wisely® Campaign
The American Academy of Nursing has added five new Choosing Wisely® recommendations related to often routine treatments that may not always be…
Drug given to prevent recurrent preterm birth not effective
17-alpha Hydroxyprogesterone caproate, commonly given to prevent recurrent preterm birth, is not effective for prevention and may increase the risk of gestational…
Radiation for older women with breast cancer
More than half of older women with early stage breast cancer receive more radiation therapy than what might be medically necessary and…
Two common tests fail to accurately predict preterm birth
Transvaginal cervical measurement and fetal fibronectin testing, used separately or together, do not adequately predict preterm birth and should not be used…
FDA approves nasal spray for nocturnal polyuria
On March 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved octiva (desmopressin acetate) nasal spray for adults with nocturnal polyuria. Read…
Addressing glycemic control in patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes
Providing feedback on performance, problem solving, and action planning are helpful behavioral change techniques for individuals with poor glycemic control, according to…
Blueberry concentrate improves brain function in healthy older adults
Healthy people aged 65-77 who drink concentrated blueberry juice concentrate every day show improvements in brain perfusion and activation in brain areas…