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Nurses and the emotional tightrope
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareFrom the moment that an aspiring nurse enters school, the slings and arrows of a nursing career can begin to be felt. From study stress to the challenges of working in novel clinical experiences, the pressure is all too real.
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A targeted healing agent for bones that won’t mend
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareThe human body contains 206 bones vulnerable to fractures of all kinds, and the average person has two fractures in a lifetime. Broken bones are among the most common orthopedic problems. Fractures account for 16 percent of all musculoskeletal injuries in the United States annually. Broken bones are very common in childhood, although children's fractures are generally less complicated than fractures in adults.
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Avoid temptations to maintain a healthy brain
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Mental HealthcareSugar, carbs and alcohol are not good for the brain. The biggest season for this trio — winter holidays such as Christmas and New Year's — is behind us. And having just been through the food and alcohol festivities associated with the Super Bowl, it is time to take a closer look at the consequences.
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Scope of nanotechnology widens in 2018
Bill Becken EngineeringThere's miniaturization, and then there's nanotechnology. Global markets are growing and multiplying for both. But it's the point of nanotech to effect desired technical solutions and outcomes with ever-smaller — much, much smaller — building blocks of materials.
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Nurses shedding light on ugly side of the flu
Joan Spitrey Medical & Allied HealthcareThe 2017-2018 flu season is breaking all records. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) noted that the "overall hospitalization rate is higher than the overall hospitalization rate reported during the same week of the 2014-2015 season; the most severe season in recent years." The most recent CDC report showed an additional 17 flu-related pediatric deaths, bringing the total to 53 this season with little relief in sight.
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Patients with fibromyalgia may screen positive for ADHD
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareFibromyalgia (FM) is one of the most common pain conditions, characterized with diffuse aching, pain or stiffness in the muscles or joints and accompanied by multiple tender points on examination. It affects 10 million people in the United States and an estimated 3-6 percent of the world population. About 75-90 percent of those who suffer with FM are women.
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Pediatric patients and their heroes
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareNo parent should ever have to face the future knowing a child they love and cherish is going to die. But the harsh reality is that countless mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles, grandpops and grandmothers do this every day.
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Influenza may be another risk for heart attack
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareThe number of seasonal influenza cases has increased sharply in the United States this year, with 42 states reporting high flu activity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For the week ending January 27, the proportion of people seeing their healthcare provider for influenza-like illness (ILI) was 7.1 percent, which is above the national baseline of 2.2 percent and is approaching the 7.7 peak of the 2009 pandemic.
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The effect of salt on brain function and blood pressure
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareDiseases related to blood pressure — including stroke, coronary heart disease, heart failure and kidney disease — are leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Even slightly-elevated BP levels can lead to increased risk in cardiovascular diseases or stroke.
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How to fine-tune your flu prevention procedures
Elizabeth Donat RetailMany of us have heard on the news that we are facing a serious flu season this year. It is scary to think about you or a loved one becoming very sick. If you own a business, it's also critical to think about how you can protect your clients and staff from contracting and spreading the flu. Whether you work in a restaurant, medical office, salon or spa, follow my expert advice on minimizing the threat of the flu in your workplace.
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