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American Nurse Journal’s Editor-in-Chief Lillee Gelinas appointed as Expert Panelist

January 10, 2020

American Nurse Journal is pleased to announce that its Editor-in-Chief, Lillee Gelinas, MSN, RN, CPPS, FAAN, has been appointed to serve on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services…

A researcher’s prescription for better health care: A dose of humility for doctors, nurses and clinicians

November 28, 2023

Better health care for patients begins with humility – a term not often associated with medicine. I witnessed displays of humility firsthand eight years ago, the night my…

An uptick in number of cases of broken heart syndrome is associated with COVID-19

July 21, 2020

Stress cardiomyopathy, often called broken heart syndrome, is a condition “caused by intense emotional or physical stress leading to rapid and severe reversible cardiac dysfunction.” A new study…

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September 24, 2019

American Academy of Nursing supports congressional efforts to address maternal mortality American Academy of Nursing (Academy) President-Elect EileenSullivan-Marx, PhD, RN, FAAN, spoke at the U.S. House of Representatives…

ANA Statement on overturn of Roe vs. Wade

June 24, 2022

On Friday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court announced a 6-3 decision to reverse the 1973 Roe vs. Wade case, the landmark ruling that established the constitutional right to abortion. Since 1973,…

Weight loss medications are intended to be used in conjunction with lifestyle changes, such as exercise and a healthy diet.

As Zepbound dominates headlines as a new obesity-fighting drug, a nutritionist warns that weight loss shouldn’t be the only goal

January 11, 2024

If the buzz surrounding a medication could elevate it to celebrity status, then Zepbound is reaching Taylor Swift rank. Zepbound is the newest addition to the weight loss…

Benign Breast Disease Elevates Breast Cancer Risk, Study Finds

January 13, 2023

Benign breast disease is a long-term risk factor for breast cancer, according to a study recently published in in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.…

California Lawmakers Propose $25 Minimum Wage for Health Workers

February 14, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Union-aligned Democrats were set to introduce legislation Wednesday mandating a statewide $25 minimum wage for health workers and support staffers, likely setting up a pitched…

COVID has claimed more than 1 million U.S. lives

May 11, 2022

The United States reached a morbid milestone within the COVID-19 pandemic this week, as the nation surpassed one million COVID-19-related deaths, according to data from NBC News. It’s…

Dedicated Nursing Team Cuts Central-Line Infections Nearly in Half, Report Shows

October 19, 2023

Having a dedicated nursing team assist with central-line insertions reduced infections by 47%, a three-year program at UNC Health in Chapel Hill, N.C. has shown. The team of…

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September 10, 2022

Use social media and news sites to promptly share your scholarly work. Takeaways Social media platforms and news outlets contribute to the swift and vast dissemination of scholarly…

Eating disorders are the most lethal mental health conditions – reconnecting with internal body sensations can help reduce self-harm

February 8, 2024

Did you know that anorexia is the most lethal mental health condition? One person dies from an eating disorder every hour in the U.S. Many of these deaths…

Evidence suggests that desk-based jobs may lower the risk of cognitive decline

August 5, 2020

New research appearing in the International Journal of Epidemiology suggests that people who work desk-based jobs may have a lower risk of cognitive decline than those who work…

FDA Approves AI Tool for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Detection

August 22, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to detect and manage Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). Photomicrograph showing hypertrophic myocardium with thick muscle…

FDA Approves New Treatment for Scleroderma

September 24, 2019

In early September 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new orphan drug for individuals who face a decline in their pulmonary function due to a…

Flesh-eating bacteria infections are on the rise in the US

September 27, 2023

Treating flesh-eating bacteria is a race against time. Clinicians administer antibiotics directly into the bloodstream to kill the bacteria. In many cases, damaged tissue needs to be surgically…

Health Care Workers Push for Their Own Confidential Mental Health Treatment

February 27, 2024

States are redefining when medical professionals can get mental health treatment without risking notifying the boards that regulate their licenses. Too often, health care workers wait to seek…

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Hospitals Reduce Infection Rates Post-Pandemic

November 13, 2023

Hospitals have reduced healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs) for the first time since they reached a five-year high during the pandemic in 2020. The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit patient-safety organization,…

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Infections after surgery are more likely due to bacteria already on your skin than from microbes in the hospital − new research

April 15, 2024

Health care providers and patients have traditionally thought that infections patients get while in the hospital are caused by superbugs they’re exposed to while they’re in a medical…

Joint Commission releases Sentinel Event Alert in response to COVID-19 pandemic

February 5, 2021

Healthcare workers struggling, expressing fears Earlier this week, The Joint Commission released a Sentinel Event Alert addressing the fears of healthcare workers and outlining five strategies for supporting…

Less sleep, less exercise and less relaxation – here’s the data on just how much busier moms are during the school year

August 17, 2023

Moms of school-age children get significantly less sleep during the school year than during the summer. We are economists who specialize in education and health research. We combined…

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Lung Cancer Rates in Middle-Aged Women Now Higher Than in Men

October 18, 2023

Lung cancer rates have been falling faster in men than in women, a trend that has now extended from younger women to those over 50, a new study…

Many People of Color Worry Good Health Care Is Tied to Their Appearance

December 5, 2023

Many people from racial and ethnic minority groups brace themselves for insults and judgments before medical appointments, according to a new survey of patients that reaffirms the prevalence…

Many travel nurses opt for temporary assignments because of the autonomy and opportunities − not just the big boost in pay

April 3, 2024

Travel nurses take short-term contracts that can require long commutes or temporarily living away from home. Time and again, they have to get used to new co-workers, new…

Todd Noack is the founder and executive director of Rhonda’s House, a rural peer respite program in Iowa. The program offers a short - term, homelike, nurturing environment for people who are experiencing a mental health crisis but don’t need immediate medical attention. (Lisa Bartels)

Mental Health Respite Facilities Are Filling Care Gaps in Over a Dozen States

September 12, 2023

If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing “988,” or the Crisis Text Line…

Nearly 100 measles cases reported in the first quarter, CDC says

April 17, 2024

There were 97 reported cases of measles in the first quarter of the year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports, representing nearly a third of…

New study clarifies ideal intake of fruits and vegetables

March 3, 2021

A new study of nearly 2 million adults worldwide proves that approximately five daily servings of fruits and vegetables are optimal for ensuring a longer life. What’s more,…

New Weight Loss Drugs Carry High Price Tags and Lots of Questions for Seniors

July 26, 2023

Corlee Morris has dieted throughout her adult life. After her weight began climbing in high school, she spent years losing 50 or 100 pounds then gaining it back.…

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Number of young nurses drops in 2021

May 4, 2022

For some time, we’ve read and heard about the impending nurse shortage due to factors concerning an aging workforce and baby-boomer generation retirements. But now there’s evidence the…

Nurse-led case management of bariatric-surgery patients shows promise

December 14, 2023

Nurse-led case management for bariatric surgery patients offered better outcomes compared to usual care, a literature review indicates. A review of 10 studies found that a multidisciplinary approach…

Oral Contraceptive Use May be Heart Healthy

August 28, 2023

A study to determine if oral contraceptives (OC) impact cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause death found that they not only did not increase risk, but may have a…

Oxytocin as a treatment for Alzheimer’s

August 7, 2020

With over 5.5 million people in the United States affected by Alzheimer’s Disease, doctors are constantly on the lookout for a potential treatment. (more…)

PPE not designed for female workers, experts say

August 6, 2021

Global health professionals are pointing out that personal protective equipment (PPE) is usually designed for men, leaving female health workers further exposed to infection amid the pandemic. Research…

Prescriptions for fruits and vegetables can improve the health of people with diabetes and other ailments, new study finds

January 5, 2024

The health of people with diabetes, hypertension and obesity improved when they could get free fruits and vegetables with a prescription from their doctors and other health professionals.…

Sickle cell disease can be deadly, and the persistent health inequities facing Black Americans worsen the problem

September 18, 2023

The pain from a heart attack is so bad that – if you can imagine – it can feel like an elephant sitting on you. Patients with sickle…

Study reveals connection between use of proton pump inhibitors and risk of type 2 diabetes

October 14, 2020

A study published in BMJ Gut examined “the association between the regular use of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) and the risk of type 2 diabetes.” (more…)

Study: Over 1.5 million children have lost a parent to COVID-19

July 28, 2021

A study recently published in The Lancet estimates more than 1.5 million children worldwide have lost at least one parent, custodial grandparent, or grandparent who lived with them after…

Study: Physical activity just as beneficial later in life

September 1, 2021

Activity in older people can be nearly as beneficial to long-term survival as continued activity throughout one’s lifetime. That was the outcome of a study that followed more…

The Hard Realities of a ‘No Jab, No Job’ Mandate for Health Care Workers

July 8, 2021

Christopher Richmond keeps a running tab on how many workers at the ManorCare skilled nursing facility he manages in western Pennsylvania have rolled up their sleeves for a…

Travel nurse salaries drop

August 3, 2022

Falling salaries mean bottom line improvement for hospitals. Throughout the past 2 years, traveling nurses received extensive attention for the generous compensation they received in exchange for a…

Treating Teenagers with Opioid Addictions

September 24, 2019

Opioid use disorder (OUD), especially among the young, is a growing crisis. Statistics from 2017 indicate that every day approximately 900 adolescents began misusing opioids; some began using…

Two new COVID-19 vaccines show promising results

July 29, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic still prevalent around the world, scientists are working tirelessly to develop a vaccine. Two vaccines have recently made headlines for their promising results. (more…)

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Vital Vaccines For Older Women

August 23, 2021

The American Community Survey reported over 50 million people in the United States are age 65 years and older, with 55.7% of these individuals being female.1 Over 92% of…

What’s the best diet for healthy sleep? A nutritional epidemiologist explains what food choices will help you get more restful z’s

January 19, 2024

You probably already know that how you eat before bed affects your sleep. Maybe you’ve found yourself still lying awake at 2 a.m. after enjoying a cup of…