Women and HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
Why are new HIV cases still occurring when we have preventive treatment? One reason could be a lack of knowledge and experience among healthcare…
Public Health
Nurses’ role in skin cancer prevention
Skin cancer has reached epidemic proportions—one in five Americans will develop some form by age 70. Nurses have an opportunity to make a significant…
Top post-pandemic global health concerns
The WHO remains concerned about several global health issues, but its focus has shifted since the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus and its consequences have…
Food insecurity in early childhood
In one study, a significant proportion of healthcare providers recognized the challenge of food insecurity for some patients, but few actively screen for it.…
Navigating Long COVID
Long COVID, a stigmatized and somewhat controversial condition, has begun to gain the public’s attention as some who previously had acute COVID-19 began reporting…
The evolution of pulse oximetry and its impact on patient care
Although nurses and other healthcare providers use SpO2 for clinical decision making, we should understand the limitations of pulse oximetry devices and how to…
Foot assessment and care
For the foot to properly perform its main functions of weight bearing and propulsion, 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 tendons, muscles, ligaments,…
Promoting health literacy
Effective patient education must include assessment, planning, implementation, and education; skipping one of these components puts the patient at risk for suboptimal education. Healthcare…
Vaccination and vaccine-hesitancy
Historically, vaccination rates among college students, specifically for human papillomavirus and seasonal influenza, have run low. The same trend has occurred with COVID-19 vaccination.…
Lyme carditis: A clinical case report
A 19-year-old college student arrives at the campus student health clinic after feeling faint while out for his routine run. He tells the health…
My patient is a victim of human trafficking
The growth of human trafficking increases the odds that you’ll encounter a patient who’s a victim. We can’t afford to miss any opportunity to…
Diabetes innovations and access to care
Over the years, several innovations (insulin, glucometers, insulin pens) have helped to improve diabetes care and management. However, many of these technologies remain out…
Women and HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
Why are new HIV cases still occurring when we have preventive treatment? One reason could be a lack of knowledge and experience…
Nurses’ role in skin cancer prevention
Skin cancer has reached epidemic proportions—one in five Americans will develop some form by age 70. Nurses have an opportunity to make…
Top post-pandemic global health concerns
The WHO remains concerned about several global health issues, but its focus has shifted since the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus and its…
Food insecurity in early childhood
In one study, a significant proportion of healthcare providers recognized the challenge of food insecurity for some patients, but few actively screen…
Navigating Long COVID
Long COVID, a stigmatized and somewhat controversial condition, has begun to gain the public’s attention as some who previously had acute COVID-19…
The evolution of pulse oximetry and its impact on patient care
Although nurses and other healthcare providers use SpO2 for clinical decision making, we should understand the limitations of pulse oximetry devices and…
Foot assessment and care
For the foot to properly perform its main functions of weight bearing and propulsion, 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 tendons,…
Promoting health literacy
Effective patient education must include assessment, planning, implementation, and education; skipping one of these components puts the patient at risk for suboptimal…
Vaccination and vaccine-hesitancy
Historically, vaccination rates among college students, specifically for human papillomavirus and seasonal influenza, have run low. The same trend has occurred with…
Lyme carditis: A clinical case report
A 19-year-old college student arrives at the campus student health clinic after feeling faint while out for his routine run. He tells…
My patient is a victim of human trafficking
The growth of human trafficking increases the odds that you’ll encounter a patient who’s a victim. We can’t afford to miss any…
Diabetes innovations and access to care
Over the years, several innovations (insulin, glucometers, insulin pens) have helped to improve diabetes care and management. However, many of these technologies…
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