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Study shows reduced risk of cardiovascular disease during times of bereavement with daily aspirin intake

A study published in the American Heart Journal explored the effects of aspirin and low dose metoprolol intake during early bereavement periods. (more…)

Making diabetes education more effective

Is individual or group education most effective for patients with diabetes? (more…)

First targeted therapy for rare mutation of gastrointestinal stromal tumors

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the approval of Blueprint Medicines Corporation’s avapritinib (Ayvakit) for the treatment of adult patients with…

Promoting safe use of parenteral anticoagulants

Parenteral anticoagulants—unfractionated and low-molecular-weight heparin—primarily are used to prevent and treat VTE (deep vein thrombosis [DVT] and pulmonary embolism [PE]) associated with medical conditions…

10 years of inpatient diabetes certification— Lessons learned

Diabetes quality improvement (QI) in an inpatient academic hospital setting can be challenging because of communication gaps among staff, pre-established mealtime delivery schedules, complex…

Potential new targeted therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted accelerated approval for Sarepta Therapeutics’ golodirsen (Vyondys 53), an injection for patients with Duchenne muscular…

Medical Cannabis: What Nurses Need to Know

Nurses frequently care for patients who use or are considering using medical cannabis. In 2018, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)…

A medication dosage simulation strategy to improve patient safety

Simulation boosts skills and encourages active learning. Takeaways: Traditional medication administration dosage testing can be time-consuming, costly, and lack elements of active learning. Simulation…

Oral anticoagulants: Pharmacologic management update

Stay-up-to-date to avoid complications and achieve the best treatment for patients. Takeaways: This article discusses the use of oral anticoagulants. Indications, side effects and…

Nursing considerations for procedural sedation and analgesia: Part 1

This first in a two-part series reviews patient assessment, red flags, and pharmacologic agents. Takeaways: Registered nurses providing moderate procedural sedation and analgesia must…

Myths of I.V. push administration

Learn the truth about safe administration. Many myths abound about I.V. push medications. To dispel these myths and outline evidence-based standards of practice, American…

I.V. push safety checklist

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) made several recommendations related to the safe administration of I.V. medications based on the results of its…

Study shows reduced risk of cardiovascular disease during times of bereavement with daily aspirin intake

A study published in the American Heart Journal explored the effects of aspirin and low dose metoprolol intake during early bereavement periods.…

Making diabetes education more effective

Is individual or group education most effective for patients with diabetes? (more…)

First targeted therapy for rare mutation of gastrointestinal stromal tumors

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the approval of Blueprint Medicines Corporation’s avapritinib (Ayvakit) for the treatment of adult…

Promoting safe use of parenteral anticoagulants

Parenteral anticoagulants—unfractionated and low-molecular-weight heparin—primarily are used to prevent and treat VTE (deep vein thrombosis [DVT] and pulmonary embolism [PE]) associated with…

10 years of inpatient diabetes certification— Lessons learned

Diabetes quality improvement (QI) in an inpatient academic hospital setting can be challenging because of communication gaps among staff, pre-established mealtime delivery…

Potential new targeted therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted accelerated approval for Sarepta Therapeutics’ golodirsen (Vyondys 53), an injection for patients with…

Medical Cannabis: What Nurses Need to Know

Nurses frequently care for patients who use or are considering using medical cannabis. In 2018, the National Council of State Boards of…

A medication dosage simulation strategy to improve patient safety

Simulation boosts skills and encourages active learning. Takeaways: Traditional medication administration dosage testing can be time-consuming, costly, and lack elements of active…

Oral anticoagulants: Pharmacologic management update

Stay-up-to-date to avoid complications and achieve the best treatment for patients. Takeaways: This article discusses the use of oral anticoagulants. Indications, side…

Nursing considerations for procedural sedation and analgesia: Part 1

This first in a two-part series reviews patient assessment, red flags, and pharmacologic agents. Takeaways: Registered nurses providing moderate procedural sedation and…

Myths of I.V. push administration

Learn the truth about safe administration. Many myths abound about I.V. push medications. To dispel these myths and outline evidence-based standards of…

I.V. push safety checklist

The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) made several recommendations related to the safe administration of I.V. medications based on the results…

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