FDA approves first interoperable insulin pump
On Feb. 14, the FDA approved Tandem Diabetes Care t:Slim X2 insulin pump with interoperable technology (interoperable t:Slim X2). This new type of insulin…
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Poor mental health linked to poor diet quality
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Nearly half of new nurses work weekly overtime
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Use of tobacco products by youth rises
According to a Feb. 11 statement by the FDA, about 4.9 million middle and high school students had used were current users (used in…
Cholecystectomy during third term of pregnancy should be avoided
For women in the third trimester of pregnancy, cholecystectomy should be delayed (whenever possible) until the postpartum period to avoid adverse maternal outcomes, according…
Hearing impairment may accelerate cognitive decline with age
Hearing impairment is associated with accelerated cognitive decline with age, though the impact of mild hearing loss may be lessened by higher education, according…
ANA on the Frontline, February 2019
Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance nursing. In…
FDA approves first treatment for acquired TTP
On Feb. 6, the FDA approved Cablivi (caplacizumab-yhdp) injection, the first therapy indicated, in combination with plasma exchange and immunosuppressive therapy, for the treatment…
Cilostazol, in combination with aspirin or clopidogrel, reduces risk for recurrent stroke
A study presented on Feb. 6 at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference finds that stroke survivors who take cilostazol in combination with…
Clinical tool for detecting post–intensive care syndrome
The self-report version of the Healthy Aging Brain Care Monitor is a valid clinical tool for assessing symptoms of post–intensive care syndrome, according to…
Rapid access transient ischemic attack and stroke clinics reduce recurrent transient ischemic attacks
Reduce recurrent transient ischemic attacks Takeaways: The study presented in this article determined that recurrent TIA was significantly reduced in rapid access transient ischemic…
Reader Feedback, January 2019
THIS IS WHERE we share some of the comments, insights, and thoughts we receive from readers. Contact us at myamericannurse.com/send-letter-editor. (more…)
FDA approves first interoperable insulin pump
On Feb. 14, the FDA approved Tandem Diabetes Care t:Slim X2 insulin pump with interoperable technology (interoperable t:Slim X2). This new type…
Poor mental health linked to poor diet quality
A study in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition reports that poor mental health is linked with poor diet quality…
Nearly half of new nurses work weekly overtime
New nurses are predominantly scheduled for 12 hour shifts and nearly half work weekly overtime, according to a study in JAN. (more…)
Use of tobacco products by youth rises
According to a Feb. 11 statement by the FDA, about 4.9 million middle and high school students had used were current users…
Cholecystectomy during third term of pregnancy should be avoided
For women in the third trimester of pregnancy, cholecystectomy should be delayed (whenever possible) until the postpartum period to avoid adverse maternal…
Hearing impairment may accelerate cognitive decline with age
Hearing impairment is associated with accelerated cognitive decline with age, though the impact of mild hearing loss may be lessened by higher…
ANA on the Frontline, February 2019
Learn about the top issues facing ANA member nurses, how ANA is working for you, and what ANA is doing to advance…
FDA approves first treatment for acquired TTP
On Feb. 6, the FDA approved Cablivi (caplacizumab-yhdp) injection, the first therapy indicated, in combination with plasma exchange and immunosuppressive therapy, for…
Cilostazol, in combination with aspirin or clopidogrel, reduces risk for recurrent stroke
A study presented on Feb. 6 at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference finds that stroke survivors who take cilostazol in…
Clinical tool for detecting post–intensive care syndrome
The self-report version of the Healthy Aging Brain Care Monitor is a valid clinical tool for assessing symptoms of post–intensive care syndrome,…
Rapid access transient ischemic attack and stroke clinics reduce recurrent transient ischemic attacks
Reduce recurrent transient ischemic attacks Takeaways: The study presented in this article determined that recurrent TIA was significantly reduced in rapid access…
Reader Feedback, January 2019
THIS IS WHERE we share some of the comments, insights, and thoughts we receive from readers. Contact us at myamericannurse.com/send-letter-editor. (more…)
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