When Is A Patient More Than Just A Patient?
Sometimes we forget to address the patient as a human being, just like us. When is a patient more than, what we as healthcare providers…
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Diagnosis of C. difficile infection is complicated, uncertain, and in need of a better solution
On any given day, one out of 25 patients in a U.S. hospital has at least one hospital-acquired infection1, and Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is…
Pediatric Vaccine Update
With Immunization Awareness Month approaching, the CDC and other groups are offering guidance on how to initiate the vaccination conversation. A pediatric vaccine schedule is…
A Word On Wellness, Burnout and Mental Health
For nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals, awareness of proactive wellness programs may be the solution to burnout and other mental health challenges. (This…
First Clinical Practice Guidelines for Alzheimer’s Released
Publication set for later this year The Alzheimer’s Association has released the first clinical practice guidelines for the evaluation of cognitive impairment suspected to be…
Graduate School Survey
Picking a graduate school is a big decision that leaves a lasting impact on your career. If you could go back with the knowledge you…
The Latest in Treating Arthritis
Arthritis is a common ailment that receives a great deal of research. Here we discuss some recent findings. With over 350 million people worldwide—and over…
Salmonella Infections Linked to Contact with Live Poultry
Backyard flocks specifically targeted for blame The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and multiple state agencies are investigating outbreaks of Salmonella infections across…
Confirmed Case of Measles in Oregon Causes Alarm
Approximately 500 people potentially exposed Multnomah (OR) County officials sent shockwaves through their local healthcare community last week when they confirmed a case of measles…
Headache Treatment Options
38 million Americans suffer from migraines. Of this 38 million, 2-3 million migraineurs have chronic migraines, 5 million migraineurs suffer from migraines at least monthly,…
Helping to Navigate the Nurse-Patient Relationship
One Chicago-based entrepreneur shares her insight and experiences that have led her to a unique collaboration with nurses to create a positive patient experience. With…
Tackling Sepsis: Nurses on the Front Line
As hands-on care providers, nurses are uniquely positioned to help patients win the fight against sepsis Despite advances in the fight against sepsis, this deadly…
Pros & Cons of Alternative Medicine, Modern Medicine, & Traditional Medicine
Wading through the options of medicine for patients with chronic conditions Imagine this scenario: You’re a long-time migraine-sufferer. You’ve been shuttled around from doctor to…
New Products & Practices for Wound Care
Apps, HydroClean and Honey? According to PR Newswire, the wound care biologics market is expected to earn 1.42 billion US dollars in 2018. That number…
Strategies for Success: Improving Influenza Vaccination Rates for Asthma within Pediatric Primary Care
Understanding Pediatric Asthma & Low Influenza Rates According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 6.8 million children have asthma1,2 and asthma is the leading…
Assessing the Difference Between Food Allergy and Food Sensitivity
Healthcare providers are caring for patients at a pivotal time in the food allergy spectrum Many of us can look back on our childhood and…