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Nursing

News, opinions and meeting coverage in nursing.

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Acne Takes a Toll on Women's Mental Health, Quality of Life

Almost half reported self-consciousness, adverse effects on professional, social, personal lives

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Surgeon Accused of Trying to Blackmail Nurse Practitioner for Sex

North Carolina doctor fired after admitting to accuser's harassment complaints, lawsuit says

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Wide Variability Across Nurse Rehabilitation Programs

Survey shows variability across outcomes, operations, costs, governance

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Is This Rehab Program Helpful or Harmful to Nurses?

Critics question the effectiveness of one state's nurse rehabilitation program for substance use

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More Data Support Active Surveillance for Small Renal Masses

Most patients avoided surgery with no metastasis, better focus on aggressive disease

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Are You an Everyday Olympian?

If you're afraid of being average, don't be

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Shorter Is Better for Antibiotics in Men With UTI

Seven days of therapy just as effective as 14 days in afebrile men

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Shingrix OK'd for Immunocompromised Adults

CDC's vaccine committee currently discussing vaccine for this population, manufacturer says

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Despite Promises, Hospital Contractor Fails to Pay, Providers Say

Healthcare staffing firm accused of skipping payment for 1 month's work at rural Texas hospital

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Second Dose of COVID Vaccine Safe Even After Allergic Reaction

Small study found even those with anaphylaxis following the first dose tolerated the second one

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Better Air, Better Brains

Reducing air pollution tied to lower dementia risk, slower cognitive decline

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Triathlete Seeks Help After Repeated Spells of Heart Palpitations

Sports career/training can trigger Afib

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To Prevent Chronic Illness, Start With Mental Health

The two are inextricably linked

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Injecting Cocaine Into Your Spine for Science

Yes, doctors actually did this

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Rates of Serious Infection Differ Among Psoriasis Therapies

Low overall rate, small differences versus etanercept reference, large French study showed

A close up of a hand holding an Ozempic (semaglutide) injection pen with an out of focus glucose meter in the background.

Doubling Semaglutide Dose Helps Get HbA1c Under Control

But when is it time to add another agent to the mix?

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American Hospital Association Joins Others in Support of COVID Vax Mandates

Largest U.S.-based healthcare organization to advocate for these requirements so far

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Survey Probes Barriers to Long-Acting Injectable PrEP for MSM

Some factors more important than others for HIV prevention

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Gender Bias in the OR Is a Hazard to Patient Safety

Conflict and toxicity can make teams more prone to errors

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Drug Overdoses Spike; Shock Therapy Effective; Psychiatrist Charged for 'Pill-Mill'

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

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Staying on Pimavanserin Cut Dementia-Related Psychosis Relapse

However, late-stage trial couldn't separate efficacy in dementia subtypes

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Acceptance of Vaginal Ring and Oral PrEP Increasing in Young African Women

Adherence to these HIV preventive measures should be encouraged

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New-Onset IBD and IL-17 Inhibitors: What Is the Risk?

Underlying inflammatory disease severity should be taken into account

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Pope Francis's Diverticular Disease

A look at the pontiff's recent medical condition

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Drug Resistance in People on PrEP Who Acquire HIV

PrEP rollout programs need to check for acute infections before starting therapy, experts advise

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Shingles Risk Slashed in IBD Patients After Vaccine

Study found certain medications also showed lower incidence rates

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Vaginal Ring as Safe as Oral PrEP in Late Pregnancy

Interim analysis of small open-label trial finds adverse outcomes are rare

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Teens Need Later School Start Times

The pandemic has further highlighted the health benefits

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Study: Exposure Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Saves Money

Adding exposure to internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy could cut costs in the long run

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Two Shots, Two Paralyses After COVID Vaccine

First report of two contralateral Bell's palsy episodes in the same patient

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Lower Linezolid Doses Effective Against Highly Resistant TB

Multi-arm trial suggests the antibiotic can be reduced in three-drug combo

FDA APPROVED spinal cord stimulation device for diabetic nerve pain (PDN) over a photo of the device.

Spinal Cord Stimulation OK'd for Diabetic Nerve Pain

First device of its kind to gain FDA approval for painful diabetic neuropathy

Vials of Tecentriq (Atezolizumab) and Avastin (bevacizumab) over a computer rendering of the peritoneum.

Drug Combo Promising in Rare Mesothelioma

Small study showed "robust and durable" responses, with "meaningful prolongation of survival"

FDA APPROVED Tacrolimus (Prograf) over a computer rendering of a lung in a metal dish with surgical tools.

FDA Breaks New Ground With Transplant Drug Approval

No prospective trial offered or required

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CV Risk in PsA: Do Drugs Matter?

Study weighs in on heart safety of TNF inhibitors versus other biologics

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Thoughts on Great Leadership; Improving Your Tax Strategies

Must-reads about the latest news and trends in healthcare careers

HIV Independently Tied to More Severe COVID-19

WHO analysis also shows higher risk for inhospital mortality

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Dexcom's CGM Interoperability Expands; Warfarin and Osteoporosis; Maine Bans PFAS

News and commentary from the endocrinology world

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Private Equity Is Ruining American Healthcare

Physicians, patients lose when PE takes over; it's time to take medicine back

The legs and feet of a nurse are visible beneath the bottom of the curtain separating patients in a hospital.

Are Patients Spreading SARS-CoV-2 to Their Hospital Roommates?

A new study explores the data and implications

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