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Author: Janine Anthes
At the Boiling Point: Physician Burnout & Work-Life Balance
Previous research has indicated that many physicians throughout the United States experience professional burnout, a syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a low sense of personal accomplishment....
Read MoreDiscussing New Cancer Prevention Guidelines
According to recent reports from national and international research teams, approximately one-third of all cancers can be prevented by maintaining a healthy weight, eating a healthy diet, and exercising regularly. Published...
Read MoreFinding a Teachable Moment in Nursing
Patient education is one of the most important aspects of nursing care. It builds patients’ self-esteem, self-awareness, sense of responsibility, and provides them with effective coping mechanisms. Furthermore, it reduces...
Read MoreThe “Second Victims” in Nursing
Tears rolled down my face as I came across an article written 2 years ago. A veteran pediatric nurse took her own life several months after administering a fatal overdose of an electrolyte to an infant. After investigations and...
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Diabetes Alert Day: Take it. Share it.
On March, 26, 2013, the American Diabetes Association will be encouraging the public to take the...
Read MorePhysician Turnover Rate Hits New High
Following suit with stock prices and home sales, physician turnover rate is rising, reaching the highest rate since 2005 and exceeding pre-recession levels. According to the 8th annual Physician Retention survey from Cejka...
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Statin Use Cuts Risks for Postsurgical Kidney Injuries
Preoperative statin use appears to be associated with a decreased risk of postoperative acute...
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Educating Arthritic Patients on CVD Risks
British research indicates that patient education appears to play a significant role in...
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Heart Attack Patients Not Receiving Evidence-Based Treatment
Among patients with acute myocardial infarction, a large analysis has found that four variables...
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Managing Acute COPD Exacerbations
The addition of antibiotics to regimens that include steroids for patients hospitalized with acute...
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Survival in People With Diabetes & Pancreatic Cancer
Long-term, pre-existing type 2 diabetes appears to increase mortality risk among patients...
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Attaining LDL Cholesterol Goals After AMI
One-third of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and baseline hyperlipidemia do not...
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67% of Hospitals Face Readmission Penalties
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ new policy that penalizes hospitals for...
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International Women’s Day – Top Women in Medicine
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the economic, political, and social...
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Obesity: A Challenge in Lung Cancer Surgery
Among patients with primary lung cancer undergoing lobectomy, having a higher BMI appears to...
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Managing Older Adults With Mild Head Injuries
CT scans do not appear to be necessary for adults presenting to the ED with mild head injuries...
Read MoreHigh Costs With Critical Care Telemedicine Programs
Telemedicine programs in ICUs (tele-ICU) appear to have substantial costs, but associated profits are unclear, according to American investigators. A systematic review found that the combined costs of implementing tele-ICUs and...
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Male Nurses Up 7% – And Earning 19% More Than Women
The influx of patients spurred by healthcare reform as well as today’s shortage of primary care...
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