In the political realm, there is intense debate on how to cut costs in the Medicare program without sacrificing services or care to beneficiaries. An interesting note that…
Editor’s note: One of a series of articles on managing cancer-related symptoms from the Oncology Nursing Society. Dyspnea is “a subjective experience of breathing discomfort that consists of…
Moderate to heavy physical activity is associated with a lower risk of silent brain infarctions in older adults according to a study published online by Neurology. Read more.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Pinnacle CoMplete Acetabular Hip System, the first ceramic-on-metal total hip replacement system for patients with osteoarthritis. Read more.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Nulojix (belatacept) for prevention of acute rejection in adult patients who have had a kidney transplant. Read more.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new policy that reduces premarket notification requirements related to devices that have had their safety and efficacy well…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released “Considering Whether an FDA-Regulated Product Involves the Application of Nanotechnology,” a draft guidance document available for comment. The goal is…
A new report of data from studies conducted by manufacturers confirms that silicone gel-filled breast implants are “safe and effective when used as intended.” It also states that…
Creating a professional development program at our hospital began with the house-wide partnership (practice) council chartering a task force of front-line staff to design a program as a…
After working successfully for more than 20 years as a graphic artist and structural designer, I decided to enter nursing school at the age of 43. After graduation,…
A wise person once said, “Grief is not a disease or pathology to be cured. Grief is the tangible evidence that we’ve cared and loved someone.” The author…
In April, reports surfaced of air traffic controllers asleep on the job. Frightening audio clips of airline pilots hearing nothing but silence from the control tower went viral,…
“Helmets down, lances up, full speed ahead.” Those were the parting words of inspiration Eleanor Elliott gave to colleagues last year when the National League for Nursing honored…
Standardization of medical-surgical products across hospitals and health systems can have significant benefits in cost savings, employee satisfaction, and the quality of patient care. North Shore Long Island…
In a study of mice, scientists found that a gene associated with emphysema can also cause the development of lung cancer not related to smoking. Read more.
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has a “hot line” that patients, families, or visitors can call if they see something wrong and think staff isn’t responding appropriately.…
Thomas Stenvig, PhD, MPH, RN, CNAA-BC, has a long and distinguished career in immunization and public health. And now, he has a new achievement in national immunization policy…
What do you know about addiction to opioids? If you are like many clinicians you might have trouble sorting out the facts, which can affect your ability to…
As a traveling nurse in the operating room since 1997, I have gained more knowledge and experienced a variety of cases I would not have experienced if I…
ANA President Karen A. Daley, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN, is among the nurses nominated for Modern Healthcare’s Annual “100 Most Influential People in Healthcare” ballot. ANA encourages you…
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…
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