Study: Nearly 70% of Americans on prescription drugs
Nearly 70% of Americans are on at least one prescription drug, and more than half take two, according to a study published by Mayo…
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Survey: Nurses Spend 53% of Shift on Tasks Besides Patient Care
Survey: Nurses Spend 53% of Shift on Tasks Besides Patient Care
MedWatch marks 20-year anniversary
One June 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted an article commemorating the 20th anniversary of MedWatch, which collects and reviews reports…
CDC releases updated guidelines for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus
On June 7, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidelines for evaluating severe respiratory illness associated with Middle East Respiratory…
Study: Older adults with hearing loss have more hospitalizations, poorer health
According to a study published by JAMA, older adults with hearing loss are more likely than peers with normal hearing to require hospitalization and…
International Home Care Nurses Organization holds first conference
The International Home Care Nurses Organization will be holding its inaugural conference, The Future of Health Care Is at Home, on June 25-28 at…
Study: Flu vaccine prevented millions of illnesses in past 6 years
According to “Influenza Illness and Hospitalizations Averted by Influenza Vaccination in the United States, 2005–2011,” published in PLOSOne, vaccination prevented a minimum of 1.1…
Study: MRI may help diagnose bipolar disorder
According to a study in Psychological Medicine, MRIs may help diagnose people with bipolar disorder. The researchers correctly differentiated bipolar patients from healthy individuals…
Boston Globe story highlights nurses who cared for suspected terrorist
“For bombing suspect’s nurses, angst gave way to duty,” published in the Boston Globe, highlights nurses’ emotional response to caring for the Boston bombing…
Study: Immigrants contribute more to Medicare than they take out
According to a study in Health Affairs, immigrants in the U.S. disproportionately subsidize the Medicare Trust Fund, probably as a result of the high…
RWJ Foundation offers free CE program on reducing hospital readmissions
The Robert Wood Johnson (RWJ) Foundation is offering a free continuing education course for nurses and other healthcare providers on best practices for reducing…
Study: Nearly 70% of Americans on prescription drugs
Nearly 70% of Americans are on at least one prescription drug, and more than half take two, according to a study published…
Survey: Nurses Spend 53% of Shift on Tasks Besides Patient Care
Survey: Nurses Spend 53% of Shift on Tasks Besides Patient Care
MedWatch marks 20-year anniversary
One June 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted an article commemorating the 20th anniversary of MedWatch, which collects and…
CDC releases updated guidelines for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus
On June 7, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidelines for evaluating severe respiratory illness associated with Middle…
Study: Older adults with hearing loss have more hospitalizations, poorer health
According to a study published by JAMA, older adults with hearing loss are more likely than peers with normal hearing to require…
International Home Care Nurses Organization holds first conference
The International Home Care Nurses Organization will be holding its inaugural conference, The Future of Health Care Is at Home, on June…
Study: Flu vaccine prevented millions of illnesses in past 6 years
According to “Influenza Illness and Hospitalizations Averted by Influenza Vaccination in the United States, 2005–2011,” published in PLOSOne, vaccination prevented a minimum…
Study: MRI may help diagnose bipolar disorder
According to a study in Psychological Medicine, MRIs may help diagnose people with bipolar disorder. The researchers correctly differentiated bipolar patients from…
Boston Globe story highlights nurses who cared for suspected terrorist
“For bombing suspect’s nurses, angst gave way to duty,” published in the Boston Globe, highlights nurses’ emotional response to caring for the…
Study: Immigrants contribute more to Medicare than they take out
According to a study in Health Affairs, immigrants in the U.S. disproportionately subsidize the Medicare Trust Fund, probably as a result of…
RWJ Foundation offers free CE program on reducing hospital readmissions
The Robert Wood Johnson (RWJ) Foundation is offering a free continuing education course for nurses and other healthcare providers on best practices…