Nursing research takes aim at chronic pain
The National Institute of Nursing Research is studying ways to promote better outcomes for patients…
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Peril on Periphery
Peripheral arterial disease is all too common – and all too often goes unrecognized.
Are we making progress against autism?
Scientists are learning more about this baffling disorder, but a cure is a long way…
Hospitals Explore Innovative Nurse Retention Strategies
Hospitals know that it’s less expensive to retain the nurses they have than to recruit,…
Noninvasive ventilation makes a comeback
Although it’s not suitable for all patients, noninvasive positive pressure ventilation reduces many of the…
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Stopping the vicious cycle of mandatory overtime
More states are restricting hospitals’ ability to make nurses work overtime. But banning mandatory overtime…
Reversing SIADH
When a cancer patient’s thirst increases and urine output decreases, suspect syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic…
Sex after breast cancer: Helping your patient cope
Sexual dysfunction plagues many breast cancer patients. Learn why this happens and how to intervene…
Understanding MCS
More research is needed to increase our understanding of multiple chemical sensitivity.
Quelling atrial chaos: Current approaches to managing atrial fibrillation
Every year, 2 million Americans experience atrial fibrillation (AF)—a chaotic electrical storm that ripples across…
Safe staffing saves lives
ANA’s “Safe Staffing Saves Lives” campaign fights for safe nurse staffing legislation.
Paget’s disease: A therapy update
Pain, arthritis, fractures, and skeletal deformities are calling cards of Paget’s disease. A new one-dose…
Beyond an interesting “read”
Nurse authors call on educators to incorporate IOM findings into education, practice.
Understanding the dangers of waste anesthetic gases
Exposure to volatile anesthetic gases poses a hazard to anyone who works in an operating…
Helping patients navigate end-of-life issues
In the recent movie The Bucket List, two men (one of them exceedingly wealthy) are…
Attacking anterior-wall myocardial infarction in time
More than 1 million Americans a year suffer a myocardial infarction (MI). This article tells…
Tuberculosis today: Fighting an ancient adversary
The author describes the newest approaches to detecting, treating, and controlling this very old infectious…
Be a myth-buster: Stop the misconceptions about fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia produces many symptoms but no signs, so some clinicians dismiss it as a wastebasket…
Making a stand against malignant melanoma
Summer sizzles on, sun-worshipers soak up the rays. Years later, your ability to detect melanoma…
Persevering against pediatric pulmonary hypertension
Despite recent gains in treating pulmonary arterial hypertension, a cure is a long way off.…
A nurse leader’s guide to managing priorities
When faced with conflicting priorities and work overload, a nurse leader must be proactive. This…
The aging face of HIV/AIDS
People older than age 50 account for at least 10% of HIV/AIDS cases in this…
When closeness breeds cruelty: Helping victims of intimate partner violence
We may not realize it, but most nurses have frequent contact with domestic abuse victims.…
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