Study shows geographic variation in prescribing patterns
A New England Journal of Medicine study of Medicare patients found that prescribing patterns varied by hospital-referral region. For example, 44% of patients in…
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Environment, health & safety
In the market for new scrubs or uniforms? Before you buy, read this column to learn about the environmental implications of nursing attire.
Providing family-friendly care – even when stress is high and time is short
Family presence can benefit hospital patients but may pose challenges for nurses. Find out how to reframe your attitude towards families, involve them in…
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Concurring on “quantum” nursing I was delighted with Leah Curtin’s eloquent description of the beliefs I’ve embraced in my nursing career (“Quantum nursing,” September…
Abbott withdraws Meridia from market
On Oct. 8, Abbott Laboratories voluntarily withdrew its weight loss drug Meridia (sibutramine) from the market in response to a request from the U.S.…
New safety information for Invirase
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that new safety information has been added to the label for the HIV antiviral drug Invirase (saquinavir).…
New warning added for gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has asked manufacturers to add new labeling warnings for gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, mostly used to treat men…
Some fentanyl transdermal patches recalled
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Actavis Inc. has recalled 18 lots of Fentanyl Transdermal System 25 mcg/hour C-II patches from wholesale…
AHRQ releases new guide for patients
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has released a new guide to help hospitals better prepare patients to take care of themselves…
Are 12-hour shifts safe?
Is working 12 consecutive hours in a fast-paced, high stress, physically and mentally demanding environment a good idea? Click here to read this exciting…
Pertussis resurgence continues unabated
American Nurse Today…Online reported on the nationwide pertussis, or whooping cough, outbreak in June. Unfortunately, four months later, the updated news is not good.…
The role of pharmacogenomics in cancer
Oncology nurses have long appreciated that the “one size fits all” strategy—basing chemotherapy dosages on body surface area—for treating cancer does not work because…
Study shows geographic variation in prescribing patterns
A New England Journal of Medicine study of Medicare patients found that prescribing patterns varied by hospital-referral region. For example, 44% of…
Environment, health & safety
In the market for new scrubs or uniforms? Before you buy, read this column to learn about the environmental implications of nursing…
Providing family-friendly care – even when stress is high and time is short
Family presence can benefit hospital patients but may pose challenges for nurses. Find out how to reframe your attitude towards families, involve…
Our readers respond
Concurring on “quantum” nursing I was delighted with Leah Curtin’s eloquent description of the beliefs I’ve embraced in my nursing career (“Quantum…
Abbott withdraws Meridia from market
On Oct. 8, Abbott Laboratories voluntarily withdrew its weight loss drug Meridia (sibutramine) from the market in response to a request from…
New safety information for Invirase
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that new safety information has been added to the label for the HIV antiviral drug…
New warning added for gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has asked manufacturers to add new labeling warnings for gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, mostly used to…
Some fentanyl transdermal patches recalled
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Actavis Inc. has recalled 18 lots of Fentanyl Transdermal System 25 mcg/hour C-II patches…
AHRQ releases new guide for patients
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has released a new guide to help hospitals better prepare patients to take care…
Are 12-hour shifts safe?
Is working 12 consecutive hours in a fast-paced, high stress, physically and mentally demanding environment a good idea? Click here to read…
Pertussis resurgence continues unabated
American Nurse Today…Online reported on the nationwide pertussis, or whooping cough, outbreak in June. Unfortunately, four months later, the updated news is…
The role of pharmacogenomics in cancer
Oncology nurses have long appreciated that the “one size fits all” strategy—basing chemotherapy dosages on body surface area—for treating cancer does not…
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