Critically ill obstetric patients
ALTHOUGH evidence-based nursing guidelines exist to direct the care of acute and chronic conditions in obstetric (OB) patients while they’re in OB settings, few…
Women’s Health
FDA approves new test for menopause status
On Oct. 24, the FDA approved the PicoAMH Elisa diagnostic test, which helps determine a patient’s menopausal status. (more…)
Lung cancer mortality for women projected to increase more than 40% worldwide by 2030
The global age-standardized lung cancer mortality rate among women is projected to increase by 43% from 2015 to 2030, according to an analysis of…
A case of obstetrical sepsis
Chorioamnionitis is diagnosed when maternal fever is accompanied by a minimum of one or more of the following clinical conditions: fetal or maternal tachycardia,…
Women and cardiovascular disease
Understand women’s unique risks and symptoms to ensure early identification and treatment of CVD. Takeaways: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of mortality…
Hypothyroidism and nursing care
Hypothyroidism, also known as myxedema, is second to diabetes mellitus as the most common endocrine disorder in the United States. It’s six times more…
Long-term night shift work increases the risks of common cancers in women
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) conducted a meta-analysis to identify whether long-term night shift work increased the risks of common cancers in women.…
Postmenopausal women and urinary incontinence
According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, about 6,000 women in the United States enter menopause every day. During menopause (which is…
Risky dating behavior among women aged 50+: A growing public health concern
When was the last time you spoke with your patients—older female patients, in particular—about their sexuality and sexual health? If you can’t remember, you’re…
FDA approves first two-drug regimen for HIV
On Nov. 21, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Juluca, the first treatment regimen containing two drugs to treat certain adults with…
HIV patients at greater risk for heart, kidney disease
Patients with HIV who are at high risk for a heart attack or stroke are also at substantially greater risk for chronic kidney disease…
New Zika guidance for pregnant women from CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its interim guidance for health care professionals caring for pregnant women with possible Zika…
Critically ill obstetric patients
ALTHOUGH evidence-based nursing guidelines exist to direct the care of acute and chronic conditions in obstetric (OB) patients while they’re in OB…
FDA approves new test for menopause status
On Oct. 24, the FDA approved the PicoAMH Elisa diagnostic test, which helps determine a patient’s menopausal status. (more…)
Lung cancer mortality for women projected to increase more than 40% worldwide by 2030
The global age-standardized lung cancer mortality rate among women is projected to increase by 43% from 2015 to 2030, according to an…
A case of obstetrical sepsis
Chorioamnionitis is diagnosed when maternal fever is accompanied by a minimum of one or more of the following clinical conditions: fetal or…
Women and cardiovascular disease
Understand women’s unique risks and symptoms to ensure early identification and treatment of CVD. Takeaways: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause…
Hypothyroidism and nursing care
Hypothyroidism, also known as myxedema, is second to diabetes mellitus as the most common endocrine disorder in the United States. It’s six…
Long-term night shift work increases the risks of common cancers in women
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) conducted a meta-analysis to identify whether long-term night shift work increased the risks of common cancers…
Postmenopausal women and urinary incontinence
According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, about 6,000 women in the United States enter menopause every day. During menopause…
Risky dating behavior among women aged 50+: A growing public health concern
When was the last time you spoke with your patients—older female patients, in particular—about their sexuality and sexual health? If you can’t…
FDA approves first two-drug regimen for HIV
On Nov. 21, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Juluca, the first treatment regimen containing two drugs to treat certain…
HIV patients at greater risk for heart, kidney disease
Patients with HIV who are at high risk for a heart attack or stroke are also at substantially greater risk for chronic…
New Zika guidance for pregnant women from CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its interim guidance for health care professionals caring for pregnant women with…
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