Women who undergo major gastrointestinal (GI) surgery are less likely to die in the hospital than men according to a retrospective analysis of 307,124 patients. Researchers are unsure of he reason behind the difference. Read more.

Women have better outcomes than men after major GI surgery

Bariatric surgery does not reduce mortality in men

New FDA regulation for improving safety reporting in clinical trials discussed in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Mice study finds genetic link between lung cancer and emphysema

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‘Uniformity’ in nursing: It’s about time…again.

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Today’s Traveler: Pack your bag!

Ethics for nurses in everyday practice: Insubordination in the ICU?

Current and future newborn screening

Viewpoint: Interprofessional collaboration and the future of health care

Medical-surgical value analysis aims high above the bottom line

Stigma and misconceptions related to addictive disease

Smoking-cessation counseling by nurses: Description and predictors in rural hospitals

Silent killer: Adenocarcinoma at the esophagogastric junction

Evidence-based interventions for dyspnea

How a “just culture” can improve safety in health care

Vote for Nurses: ANA President, Other Nurse Leaders on Ballot for Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People

Stenvig appointed to National Vaccine Advisory Committee

ANA comments on ACOs

Jo Eleanor Elliott: A legacy of courage

Teaching ostomy patients to regain their independence

May 2011 e-Edition

Smoothing the transition from bedside to classroom

How to implement the electronic health record in undergraduate nursing education

High-fidelity patient simulations: A classroom learning tool

Antibiotic prescriptions more common in children on asthma drugs

FDA restricts patient access to rosiglitazone

FDA approves test to distinguish between MRSA and MSSA

Weight loss by overweight and obese women increases vitamin D

New study on physician disruptive behavior released

Aerobic exercise eases nicotine withdrawal symptoms, but effects are short-term

Nicotine-free inhaler helps stop smoking

Mind/body intervention boosts IVF patient pregnancy rates