Nursing News and Research

Latest Nursing News and Research

Standard methods not adequate to detect prosthetic joint infections in rheumatic disease patients

Standard diagnostic methods are not adequate to identify prosthetic joint infections in patients with rheumatic diseases, according to findings from a new study by researchers from Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.

12 Nov 2019

'Pre-habilitation' program before knee replacement could lead to better outcomes

Rehabilitation after knee replacement is an essential part of the recovery process. But what's the best way to prepare patients before the procedure?

12 Nov 2019

Verma attacks critics of Medicaid work requirement, pushes for tighter eligibility

Seema Verma, the Trump administration's top Medicaid official, Tuesday sharply attacked critics of her plan to force some Medicaid enrollees to work, a policy that led to thousands of people losing coverage in Arkansas.

12 Nov 2019

Depression in middle and older adulthood associated with nutrition

Your diet can put you at risk of depression, according to a new study. The study also found that the likelihood of depression is higher among middle-aged and older women who were immigrants to Canada when compared to Canadian-born women.

12 Nov 2019

Where patient resides influences post-op care and rehab after hip replacement, study shows

A new study finds that the community in which one lives influences whether they receive postoperative care and rehabilitation after elective hip replacement surgery in a facility or at home.

11 Nov 2019

CBPR approach aims to educate diverse patients with rheumatic conditions

At the 2019 American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Professionals annual meeting in Atlanta, experts from the HSS Education Institute at Hospital for Special Surgery presented their method for developing and implementing effective educational programs for diverse patients with rheumatic conditions.

11 Nov 2019

Male patients with lupus often have more severe disease, receive little support

A national survey of male patients with lupus finds the illness has a significant impact on their physical and emotional health, yet they often do not receive support that could help them cope.

11 Nov 2019

Sit, heal: Dog teaches military med students the merits of service animals

The newest faculty member at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences has a great smile — and a wagging tail.

11 Nov 2019

Study finds reliable biomarker for noninvasive detection of deadly infant disease

A diagnostic study of 136 premature infants found that a protein involved in managing harmful bacteria in the human intestine is a reliable biomarker for the noninvasive detection of necrotizing enterocolitis.

8 Nov 2019

New open source Design Thinking for Health curriculum launched for nurses

Nurses make up the largest and most trusted group of health care professionals, work on the front lines of the health care system, and are frequently called on to devise on-the-spot solutions to urgent health care problems, yet most nurses receive little or no training in how to effectively address these design challenges.

7 Nov 2019

UChicago Medicine earns 16th consecutive 'A' in patient safety from Leapfrog Group

The University of Chicago Medicine has earned its 16th consecutive "A" in patient safety from the Leapfrog Group, further validating the academic medical center's patient-safety track record as being among the best in the nation.

7 Nov 2019

Eight tips to help ensure the success of men's health programs

With November comes Movember, putting the spotlight on men's health, and UBC nursing professor John Oliffe has a few tips that can help ensure the success of men's health programs.

7 Nov 2019

Strained relationships with family have a big effect on overall health, study says

Strained relationships with parents, siblings or extended family members may be more harmful to people's health than a troubled relationship with a significant other, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association.

7 Nov 2019

Vaping carries significant potential heart risks

Science hasn't yet caught up with electronic cigarettes, leaving health care providers and users with many unknowns. But a new review of the research so far finds growing evidence that vaping can harm the heart and blood vessels.

7 Nov 2019

Rapamycin prevents age-related brain vascular deterioration, study shows

A just-released study by UT Health San Antonio and collaborating institutions shows age-related decreases in blood flow to the brain and memory loss can be modified with the drug rapamycin.

6 Nov 2019

Regulatory change by CMS recognizes CRNAs' ability to perform pre-anesthetic assessments

The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists commends the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' for recognizing a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist's ability to perform pre-anesthetic assessments in Ambulatory Surgical Centers as part of the final rule made Nov. 1 on the Physician Fee Schedule.

6 Nov 2019

C. diff puts up a winning fight against hospital disinfectants

The deadly and notoriously stubborn superbug, Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), is putting up a winning fight against hospital-grade disinfectants meant to kill it, according to results of a new study published in the Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy journal of the American Society for Microbiology.

6 Nov 2019

Nursing News and Research

Latest Nursing News and Research

Standard methods not adequate to detect prosthetic joint infections in rheumatic disease patients

'Pre-habilitation' program before knee replacement could lead to better outcomes

Verma attacks critics of Medicaid work requirement, pushes for tighter eligibility

Depression in middle and older adulthood associated with nutrition

Where patient resides influences post-op care and rehab after hip replacement, study shows

CBPR approach aims to educate diverse patients with rheumatic conditions

Male patients with lupus often have more severe disease, receive little support

Sit, heal: Dog teaches military med students the merits of service animals

Study finds reliable biomarker for noninvasive detection of deadly infant disease

New open source Design Thinking for Health curriculum launched for nurses

UChicago Medicine earns 16th consecutive 'A' in patient safety from Leapfrog Group

Eight tips to help ensure the success of men's health programs

Strained relationships with family have a big effect on overall health, study says

Vaping carries significant potential heart risks

Rapamycin prevents age-related brain vascular deterioration, study shows

Regulatory change by CMS recognizes CRNAs' ability to perform pre-anesthetic assessments

C. diff puts up a winning fight against hospital disinfectants

Study characterizes MRI patterns of acute surfing-related injuries

HIV increases the prevalence of early menopause, shows study

Reports on surfing-related injuries do not reflect the trend in popularity, shows study

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Nursing News and Research

Latest Nursing News and Research

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Newsletters you may be interested in