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In a surgical suite, age is more than a number; it is a factor that helps formulate processes from the perioperative stages to postop care. As the country’s 65 and older population steadily climbs, along with increased numbers of surgical interventions in this age group, so has the need to tailor surgical services to fit their specific needs. Read more »
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Since Lillian Wald established the Henry Street Settlement in 1893 to provide health and education to the poor of New York, nurse-managed clinics have emphasized the importance of a holistic approach to overcome social and environmental barriers to... Read more »
Eating disorders can take months, even years, to treat effectively. But ED nurses who can identify patients with such a disorder can help get them on the right track to healing. Read more »
For decades, public health initiatives successfully have changed the public’s perceptions and personal behaviors regarding a range of health conditions including lung cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis and HIV. Read more »
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 17% of children and adolescents ages 2 to 19 in the U.S. are obese, which is defined as a BMI equal to or greater than the 95th percentile. Read more »
According to the “Twelve-Year Follow-Up of American Women’s Awareness of Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Barriers to Heart Health” conducted in 2009 by the American Heart Association, “awareness of CVD as the leading cause of death among women has... Read more »
Across the country, nurses have returned to basic principles of getting patients up and moving while embracing new evidence that such activity improves outcomes for critically ill, ventilated patients in the ICU. Read more »
Like the general population, nurses and others who work in hospitals have their share of health woes. Many facilities are trying to change that for practical reasons, in part to save on their own healthcare costs. Read more »
For baby boomers, cutting-edge treatments can mean life after cancer. But many will need financial resources to cover the pricey fees. Read more »
In a surgical suite, age is more than a number; it is a factor that helps formulate processes from the perioperative stages to postop care. Read more »
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