Haloperidol doesn’t improve survival in ICU patients
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Premature birth may increase risk of heart disease in mothers
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Haloperidol doesn’t improve survival in ICU patients
A study in JAMA reports that prophylactic haloperidol for ICU patients at high risk for delirium doesn’t prevent delirium or improve survival…
Alcohol use disorders major risk factor for dementia
Alcohol use disorders are a major risk factor for all types of dementia, especially early-onset dementia, according to a study in The…
No simulation lab? No problem
Learn how to bring the patient-simulator experience to nursing units to prepare for emergencies. Takeaways: Bring the patient simulator experience to your…
FDA says kratom not safe for any medical use
On Feb. 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement that included: “There is no evidence to indicate that…
Nurses report low competency in EBP
Most nurses report that they aren’t competent in meeting any of the 24 evidence-based practice competencies (EBP), according to a survey published…
Supplemental oxygen not always needed in AMI patients
Supplement oxygen isn’t needed for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients who have normal oxygen saturation, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis…
Maternal age and preterm birth
Women aged 40 years or older may have a higher risk for preterm birth, according to a study in PLoS. (more…)
FDA targets companies selling unapproved products for treating opioid addiction
On Jan. 24, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that along with the Federal Trade Commission it posted joint warning…
Premature birth may increase risk of heart disease in mothers
Women who give birth prematurely have increased risk of mortality from coronary heart disease, according to a study in the Journal of…
Dietary fiber may protect against obesity and metabolic syndrome
Consumption of dietary fiber may prevent obesity and metabolic syndrome, according to a study in Cell Host & Microbe. (more…)
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