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Nurses, volunteerism and public service
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareThe nursing profession is grounded in the spirit of service to society. Nurses often speak of giving back to the community, contributing to the greater good and other laudable aspirations. Nurses give a great deal, and volunteerism often plays a part in nurses' life work and personal mission.
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Researchers link REM sleep to Alzheimer’s disease
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareProblems related to sleep are common among the estimated 4.5 million Americans suffering from Alzheimer's disease. The disruptions in restful sleep often depend on the stage of the dementia, with those early in the disease process often sleeping more than usual and awakening disoriented.
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Is concussion research causing a decline in football participation?
Seth Sandronsky Sports & FitnessFear of players' injuries focuses the minds of high school football coaches, players and parents. Why? Look no further than recent research linking the popular sport to concussive brain injury.
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How doctors get paid is changing — but how do they feel about it?
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationFor those in healthcare, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization ACT of 2015 (MACRA) is upon us, and the ideological payment shift in healthcare that has garnered "tremendous bipartisan support in both the House and Senate" is changing how caregivers get paid.
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Reports of dietary supplement exposure rising
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareEvery 24 minutes, someone calls a poison control center in the U.S. regarding exposure to a dietary supplement, according to a new study.
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Make cardio a big HIIT with your patients
Jacqueline Hansen Medical & Allied HealthcareWhen it comes to losing weight, you know there are certain things that need to be done to make sure your patients are successful. This includes healthier eating and daily exercise — more specifically, cardiovascular exercise.
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Challenging the concept of healthy obesity
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareHeart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. About 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year — that's 1 in every 4 deaths. Obesity has significant negative impact on cardiovascular disease (CVD), including hypertension, coronary heart disease, heart failure and arrhythmia.
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Updated guidelines for clinicians managing hypertension in children
Jessica Taylor Medical & Allied HealthcareHypertension among adolescents and children is on the rise, and new guidelines are encouraging clinicians to be alert and assertive when noticing signs in young patients. In fact, the guidelines state that an estimated 3.5 percent of all youths in the United States have hypertension — becoming one of the top five chronic diseases for adolescents and children.
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Are nurses getting the respect they deserve?
Joan Spitrey Medical & Allied HealthcareRespect in healthcare is an ongoing conversation and struggle. Members of the healthcare team often feel undervalued or belittled in their position, which minimizes their role in patient-centered care.
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DEA steps in to help curb opioid crisis
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalThe use of opioids in the United States has reached a point at which it is now considered to be a major public health concern due to the alarming rates of overdose and death. President Donald Trump also recognizes that the opioid crisis is one that requires immediate attention and focus in order to prevent future deaths.
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