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Funding for nursing in care homes rises by 11.5%

Increased funding for nursing in care homes will support tens of thousands of care home residents with nursing needs, including those with learning and physical disabilities, with an 11.5% increase in 2022-23 and an estimated £87 million backdated for 2021-22.

11 May 2022

World's first Focused Ultrasound Cancer Immunotherapy Center could revolutionize cancer care

UVA Health and the Charlottesville-based Focused Ultrasound Foundation today announced the launch of the Focused Ultrasound Cancer Immunotherapy Center, the world's first center dedicated specifically to advancing a focused ultrasound and cancer immunotherapy treatment approach that could revolutionize 21st-century cancer care.

11 May 2022

New initiative focuses on patients with the rarest of gene mutations to develop personalized ALS therapies

A new initiative, Silence ALS, will develop experimental personalized therapies to treat patients with rare genetic forms of ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease).

10 May 2022

COVID-19 severity has a stronger influence on prevention practices, study shows

It is daunting to think that there could be another pandemic in this lifetime. Understanding and documenting behavioral aspects during the COVID-19 pandemic will help to better prepare society for the next one.

10 May 2022

Cancer cells in an acidic environment undergo lipid synthesis and accumulation, study shows

Alterations in metabolic processes are a hallmark of cancer and can lead to a tumor environment that is acidic. As a result, cancer cells must adapt to survive in this inhospitable environment.

10 May 2022

"Serenity Lounges" reduce stress, anxiety and burnout among nurses, study shows

A new Cedars-Sinai study shows that "Serenity Lounges"–break rooms equipped with massage chairs and other relaxation tools–reduced feelings of stress, anxiety and burnout among nurses.

10 May 2022

Travel nurses see swift change of fortunes as covid money runs dry

Jones, who has been a nurse for 17 years, caught up with a Facebook group for travel nurses and saw she wasn't alone. Nurses had reported abruptly losing jobs and seeing their rates slashed as much as 50% midcontract.

10 May 2022

Mathematical modeling reveals important factors that govern the effectiveness of adaptive therapy

Most cancer treatments are based on using the maximum tolerated dose of a drug to kill as many cancer cells as possible.

9 May 2022

Food insecurity risk linked to greater incidence of diabetes

Young adults who were at risk of food insecurity had increased incidence of diabetes 10 years later, according to a Washington State University study.

9 May 2022

COVID-19 booster or additional primary vaccination dose against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron in nursing home occupants

A recent study assessed the efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 primary series vaccination, additional initial dose, or booster shot against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron infection in the nursing home.

9 May 2022

ACNAP-EuroHeartCare Congress 2022: Latest evidence on how to optimize cardiovascular care

Discover how patients with heart disease can live well, be healthy, and live longer at ACNAP-EuroHeartCare Congress 2022, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

6 May 2022

Insight into Neurological Diagnosis in Children

In this interview, we speak to Amy Brin, MSN, MA, PCNS-BC, CEO of the Child Neurology Foundation, about the current landscape of neurological diagnosis in children and the importance of helping patients and their families through the diagnosis and treatment process.

6 May 2022

Understanding the long-term impact of pandemic on Alzheimer’s research trials and people with dementia

COVID-19 and the global pandemic have caused significant disruption to all aspects of life including Alzheimer’s clinical research worldwide.

5 May 2022

Women, black Africans and low earners most susceptible to disaster-induced depression

Vulnerable groups in South Africa have a higher risk of disaster-induced depression, analysis suggests.

5 May 2022

New collaborative venture focuses on improving the health of aging Australians

Improving the health of ageing Australians, coordinating care to prevent poor outcomes and incorporating personal experiences into decision making is the focus of a new collaborative venture driven by Flinders University and Adelaide Primary Health Network (PHN).

5 May 2022

Nursing News and Research

Latest Nursing News and Research

Funding for nursing in care homes rises by 11.5%

World's first Focused Ultrasound Cancer Immunotherapy Center could revolutionize cancer care

New initiative focuses on patients with the rarest of gene mutations to develop personalized ALS therapies

COVID-19 severity has a stronger influence on prevention practices, study shows

Cancer cells in an acidic environment undergo lipid synthesis and accumulation, study shows

"Serenity Lounges" reduce stress, anxiety and burnout among nurses, study shows

Travel nurses see swift change of fortunes as covid money runs dry

Mathematical modeling reveals important factors that govern the effectiveness of adaptive therapy

Food insecurity risk linked to greater incidence of diabetes

COVID-19 booster or additional primary vaccination dose against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron in nursing home occupants

ACNAP-EuroHeartCare Congress 2022: Latest evidence on how to optimize cardiovascular care

Insight into Neurological Diagnosis in Children

Understanding the long-term impact of pandemic on Alzheimer’s research trials and people with dementia

Women, black Africans and low earners most susceptible to disaster-induced depression

New collaborative venture focuses on improving the health of aging Australians

Improved screening can benefit women with postpartum depression

Exploring definitions related to COVID-19 infection and deaths

Children without diapers do not get quality sleep, study says

Combining two cancer drugs can be effective in treating specific type of colorectal cancer, study shows

New study addresses uncertainties related to accurately describing sedation levels

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

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