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School-based telehealth program linked to reduced ED visits for children with asthma

Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina report in JAMA Pediatrics an association between a school-based telehealth program and reduced emergency department visits for children with asthma living in a rural and underserved region of South Carolina.

5 Nov 2019

Dog ownership could lead to significant reduction in loneliness

A new University of Sydney trial lends weight to the expression 'man's best friend,' showing a sample of new dog owners saw a significant reduction in loneliness within three months of acquiring their pet.

5 Nov 2019

Teens and adults experience the same rate of biliary side effects after weight-loss surgery

Adolescents and teens experience biliary side effects after weight-loss surgery at about the same rate as adults. However, in younger patients, the symptoms are more likely to manifest as pancreatic inflammation, or acute pancreatitis, according to a new study published in the November issue of the journal Obesity.

5 Nov 2019

Record number of Legionnaires’ cases in 2018 risk lives, cause cleanup headaches

Cases of Legionnaires' disease reached a record high in 2018 — a more than eight-fold increase since the numbers began to climb nearly two decades ago.

5 Nov 2019

Ocean Medical Center receives major grant to support children with multiple health issues

Hackensack Meridian Health Ocean Medical Center Foundation has been awarded a Major Grant in the amount of $10,000 from The Provident Bank Foundation to help improve the care and support provided to children and young adults with autism.

5 Nov 2019

Family caregivers should be entitled to six months paid time off work, say experts

People who look after loved ones nearing the end of their lives should be entitled to up to six months paid time off work and safeguards for their job so they can return to work, according to academics from the University of Sheffield's School of Nursing and Midwifery.

4 Nov 2019

Addressing perceived stigma about taking HIV medication can help women at risk

Stigma is an important contributor to the continued HIV epidemic in the United States. While pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a medication that can be taken to prevent HIV infection, previous research has shown that a barrier preventing gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men from using PrEP is fear that partners, family members or community members would believe that those who use PrEP are HIV infected.

4 Nov 2019

Home care reduces hospital readmission risk for older adults recovering from heart failure

Older adults who are recovering from heart failure often leave the hospital to stay at rehabilitation facilities (also called skilled nursing facilities) before they return home.

4 Nov 2019

Abnormal gut microbiome in premature infants associated with growth faltering

The more abnormal the microbiome in NICU infants, the more likely they are to experience stunted growth even at 4 years of age.

4 Nov 2019

Nurse-led program improves older adult care, analysis finds

An analysis of research on the Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) program finds that it improves older adult care, including preventing falls, improving patient safety and quality of care, reducing potentially inappropriate medications, and helping healthcare providers to care for patients with dementia.

4 Nov 2019

New innovations in technology aim to improve treatment of PTSD among veterans

New technology aims to improve the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder by allowing veterans to virtually take their doctor with them during prolonged exposure therapy. The system gives the doctor physical and psychological information about the veterans in real time.

2 Nov 2019

Survey: Less than 40% of nurse respondents aware of ICU-specific Choosing Wisely recommendations

A national survey of acute and critical care nurses finds that measures to reduce unnecessary testing and treatments are increasingly being integrated into clinical practice, even though most respondents are not aware of the campaign behind the specific recommendations.

1 Nov 2019

Moffitt study discovers cellular mechanism controlling tumor cell recognition by immune cells

Immunotherapy has become a standard treatment approach for several types of cancer, including melanoma.

1 Nov 2019

Using music to decrease delirium in mechanically-ventilated older ICU patients

Researchers from the Regenstrief Institute and Mayo Clinic are leading the first study to test whether exposure to music can decrease delirium in older adults who are receiving mechanical ventilation in the Intensive Care Unit of a hospital.

1 Nov 2019

GLP-1 receptors could serve as targets for novel medications to treat opioid use disorder

Opioid use disorder and overdose deaths are a major public health crisis in the United States. While medication-assisted treatments for opioid use disorder exist, these treatments remain inadequate for many patients, resulting in a high rate of relapse following detoxification.

31 Oct 2019

Robotic-assisted surgery can improve longevity of knee replacement

Forty-nine-year-old James Benfante's knee pain got so bad he dreaded walking from the train station to his job or even standing in line.

31 Oct 2019

Lean strategies hold great potential in improving health care

Lean thinking -; the philosophy of maximizing customer value while minimizing waste -; has long been hailed as a panacea for low productivity and poor performance.

31 Oct 2019

New study finds racial/ethnic variation in discharge destination after knee replacement surgery

A large study analyzing 107,000 knee replacement surgeries found that African Americans were significantly more likely than white patients to be discharged to an inpatient rehabilitation or skilled nursing facility rather than home care after the procedure. Researchers also found that African American patients under 65 were more likely to be readmitted to the hospital within 90 days of a knee replacement.

30 Oct 2019

New approach holds great potential to track tremor severity in Parkinson's patients

One of the hallmarks of Parkinson's disease (PD) is tremors. This involuntary movement disorder reduces quality of life by interrupting patients' activities such as writing and eating.

30 Oct 2019

Mother's warmth and acceptance may help prevent teens from entering into abusive relationships

A mother's warmth and acceptance toward her teenagers may help prevent those children from being in an abusive relationship later in life, even if her own marriage is contentious, according to a new University at Buffalo study.

30 Oct 2019

Nursing News and Research

Latest Nursing News and Research

School-based telehealth program linked to reduced ED visits for children with asthma

Dog ownership could lead to significant reduction in loneliness

Teens and adults experience the same rate of biliary side effects after weight-loss surgery

Record number of Legionnaires’ cases in 2018 risk lives, cause cleanup headaches

Ocean Medical Center receives major grant to support children with multiple health issues

Family caregivers should be entitled to six months paid time off work, say experts

Addressing perceived stigma about taking HIV medication can help women at risk

Home care reduces hospital readmission risk for older adults recovering from heart failure

Abnormal gut microbiome in premature infants associated with growth faltering

Nurse-led program improves older adult care, analysis finds

New innovations in technology aim to improve treatment of PTSD among veterans

Survey: Less than 40% of nurse respondents aware of ICU-specific Choosing Wisely recommendations

Moffitt study discovers cellular mechanism controlling tumor cell recognition by immune cells

Using music to decrease delirium in mechanically-ventilated older ICU patients

GLP-1 receptors could serve as targets for novel medications to treat opioid use disorder

Robotic-assisted surgery can improve longevity of knee replacement

Lean strategies hold great potential in improving health care

New study finds racial/ethnic variation in discharge destination after knee replacement surgery

New approach holds great potential to track tremor severity in Parkinson's patients

Mother's warmth and acceptance may help prevent teens from entering into abusive relationships

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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Latest Nursing News and Research

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