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Roadblocks remain in visualization technology
Suzanne Mason Science & TechnologyTechnology in the lab has come a long way and brought many amazing advances for scientists and researchers, but it still has its issues — or roadblocks as Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz calls them. Professionals dedicated to life sciences discovery and technology from around the world gathered Monday at SLAS2017, the annual international conference and exhibition from the Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening.
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Do night owls really work better at night?
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareWe all know the old proverb, "Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise." Ben Franklin started his day at 4 a.m. Winston Churchill was a famous night owl. Do you stay up long after midnight, or are you at the keyboard at sunrise? It has been suggested that our internal biological clocks, regulating our daily lives, may be genetic and that such a gene may even determine what time of day we will die.
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A calm in the storm: Nurses and the ACA
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareAs 2017 moves into February, all eyes are on the Donald Trump administration in relation to the promised repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Nurses, physicians, hospitals, insurers and patients are all feeling the uncertainty. How can nurses navigate the shifting sands of American healthcare and insurance coverage?
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Opioid addiction taking its toll on newborns
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Mental HealthcareNeonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a diagnosis of postnatal opioid withdrawal in newborns, and it most often occurs when a mother takes opioids during her pregnancy. Opioids — whether prescription medications such as pain pills or street drugs such as heroin — can pass through the placenta during pregnancy and cause serious health consequences for the baby at birth.
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2 studies provide clarity on concussion recovery
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareFor a parent with a child suffering a brain injury, the decisions regarding care can be confusing. According to two recently published studies, rest immediately after a sports-related concussive event and physical activity within one week of the event are factors in improved outcome after a pediatric concussion.
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Flu cases rising at alarming rates
Joan Spitrey Medical & Allied HealthcareAs 2017 has gotten underway and much of the country has their attention turned to the new presidency, the flu virus is starting to take hold. According to the recent FluView report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the cases of influenza continue to rise.
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How do infant brains compare to adult brains?
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareThe brain is a remarkable organ, always undergoing changes. For example, studies show the brain shrinks as we age, particularly in the frontal cortex. In fact, our brains are changing every minute of the day, from our time in the womb until the moment we die. We also know there are certain times in our lives during which the brain is most malleable.
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Indoor smoking bans result in fewer kids visiting the ER for asthma
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareIndoor smoking bans reduce the number of emergency department (ED) visits in children with asthma, according to a new study. Pediatric asthma is the most common serious chronic disease in infants and children, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Secondhand smoke is a well-known trigger for asthma, and a severe asthma attack can lead to a visit to the emergency room.
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Kidney transplant may reactivate HPV infection in females
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareWomen who receive a kidney transplant have a higher risk of developing HPV-related premalignant lesions of the genital tract, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Transplantation. Chronic immune suppression in renal transplant patients increases the risk of viral infections, which puts recipients at increased risk of viral-associated cancers. Previous research shows male renal transplant recipients were at increased risk of infection with the human papillomavirus, or HPV. The new study shows women are at risk as well.
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Nurse practitioners gaining ground
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationIn the early 21st century, nursing remains the vital backbone of the healthcare industry. Simultaneously, nurse practitioners (NPs) are a growing cohort of nurses who are ascending to a central role in the provision of primary care throughout the United States.
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