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Study: E-cigarettes may lead more adolescents into smoking
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareThey are referred to as "ENDS," which stands for electronic nicotine delivery systems. Healthcare officials have hoped these e-cigarette devices would facilitate "ends" to smoking addiction. Unfortunately, they may be bringing about faster "ends" to optimum health and leading to increased rates of smoke-inhaled tobacco.
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Study: Pig organs could be viable for use in humans
Chelsea Adams Medical & Allied HealthcareA group of baboons at a research facility in Bethesda, Maryland, have been living with pig hearts in their abdomens for the past several years. The goal of the National Institutes of Health experiment was to see if pig organs would be viable for transplantation into humans.
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Study: Allergy medications linked to Alzheimer’s disease
Dr. Denise A. Valenti PharmaceuticalAllergy season is upon us, and while the use of seasonal allergy products may provide immediate relief, they may also come with long-term consequences. The very medications to stem the tickle in your nose are potentially doing damage to your brain. That's certainly nothing to sneeze at.
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The nursing shortage reality: Helping prenursing students succeed
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationIn an era of nursing faculty shortages and a highly competitive job market, supporting prenursing students in preparing for successful careers is crucial. We've all heard stories abound about individuals who are lucky enough to get accepted into nursing school, graduate in good standing and then can't find a job for months.
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Suicide screenings in ED help identify at-risk patients
Chelsea Adams Mental HealthcareDetection of patients at risk for suicide nearly doubled after emergency departments implemented universal suicide risk screenings for all patients, according to new research in the April issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
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The surprising connection between heart rate and wisdom
Dorothy L. Tengler Science & TechnologyAccording to Aristotle, "Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom." Although wisdom may be difficult to define, people generally recognize it when they encounter it. Most psychologists agree wisdom involves an integration of knowledge, experience and deep understanding that incorporates tolerance for the uncertainties of life as well as its ups and downs. That said, researchers now believe wisdom is a matter of both heart and mind, touting that fluctuations in our heartbeats may, in fact, affect our wisdom.
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7 steps for guiding patients through behavioral changes
Christina Thielst Medical & Allied HealthcareValue-based purchasing and other drivers of change have led to improvements in models of care. One of these — the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) — is being implemented in primary care practices around the country. The essence of a patient-centered medical home is that the primary care provider coordinates all of a patient's care with an emphasis on patient engagement and prevention.
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As Zika spreads, researchers find more links to neurological disorders
Katina Hernandez Medical & Allied HealthcareBy now, you've probably heard of Zika, the mosquito-borne virus infecting people across the Americas. You've also probably heard about the virus's suspected link to microcephaly, a birth defect causing infants to be born with abnormally small brains that can lead to developmental problems.
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How did we get here? The complex history of the opioid addiction problem
Joan Spitrey PharmaceuticalIn an effort to bring attention to the undertreatment of pain in America, Dr. James Campbell, president of the American Pain Society, encouraged healthcare providers to treat pain as seriously as they do vital signs. From Campbell's speech to the APS in 1996, the concept of pain as the "fifth vital sign" was born.
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The increasing price of insulin harms patients
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalMany Americans depend on life-saving drugs to achieve and maintain some degree of a quality of life. Given that some conditions can be debilitating or life threatening, it is critical that these individuals have access to their medications when needed.
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