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Acid Symptoms After Proton-Pump–Inhibitor DiscontinuationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Proton pump inhibitors can induce the symptoms they are used to treat, which could spell trouble for people who take these drugs without a solid indication, researchers warn. Journal Watch (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - November 13, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: info

Fresh Ovarian Tissue and Whole Ovary TransplantationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ovarian transplantation can successfully restore ovulatory function, leading to pregnancy and delivery of a healthy infant. Seminars in Reproductive Medicine (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - November 13, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Pioglitazone vs Rosiglitazone in Older Patients With Type 2 DiabetesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Are there differences in cardiac risk with the thiazolidinediones pioglitazone and rosiglitazone? Journal Watch (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - November 12, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: info

Bar Coding From Breast to Baby: A Comprehensive Breast Milk Management System for the NICUEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Got the wrong milk? For babies in one NICU, that was too often the case, until this technological fix was instituted. Neonatal Network (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - November 12, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Source Type: info

Can Jesus Be Worshipped in a Taiwanese Temple? Reflections on Cultural Competence Curriculum in Medical EducationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Western medicine has been compared to a monotheistic religion, which may not offer patients a full array of choices. Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - November 12, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Med Students Source Type: info

Healthcare Reform Has Potential to Improve Pharmacist–Patient Relations: Newsmaker Interview with Edwin Webb, PharmD, MPH, Associate Executive Director of the ACCPEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dr. Webb talks about clinical pharmacists and healthcare reform. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - October 29, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Pharmacist Source Type: info

Accusure Insulin Syringe Recall ExpandedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Insulin syringes distributed nationwide from January 2002 through October 2009 are being voluntary recalled because of the possibility of detachment of the needles from the syringes. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - October 29, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Public Health & Prevention Source Type: info

Safety Results of Randomized Controlled Trials May Be Inconsistently ReportedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A review showed significant heterogeneity and variability in the reporting of harm-related results in published reports of randomized controlled trials. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - October 27, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Medscape Today Source Type: info

Higher-Intensity Continuous Renal Replacement May Not Reduce Mortality Risk From Acute Kidney InjuryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In a randomized controlled trial in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury, treatment with higher-intensity continuous renal replacement therapy did not reduce mortality rate at 90 days. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - October 27, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Nephrology Source Type: info

Intensified Blood Pressure Control May Improve Renal Function in Children With CKDEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In a randomized trial, intensified blood pressure control targeting 24-hour blood-pressure levels in the low range of normal was associated with a substantial benefit in renal function. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - October 27, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Nephrology Source Type: info

Electronic Medical Records Aid Detection of Pediatric HypertensionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A new blood pressure monitoring tool identifies 20% of inpatients in a tertiary children's hospital with hypertension; the expected prevalence is 2% to 3%. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - October 26, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: info

IDF Releases New Guidelines on Diabetes ManagementEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Guidelines issued at the World Diabetes Congress advocate universal screening of diabetes in pregnancy and individualized self-monitoring blood glucose protocols for type 2 diabetics not on insulin. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - October 26, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: info

Beta-Blockers and Statins to Lower Risk in Noncardiac SurgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Does perioperative beta-blockade lessen the rate of cardiovascular complications in noncardiac surgery? This latest study on the topic suggests it does, but there are caveats. Take a look. Journal Watch (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - October 15, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: info

The Advanced Practice Nursing Data Collection Toolkit: A Compendium of Research ToolsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Do not miss this 1-stop resource if you plan to conduct APN role research. Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing eJournal (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - October 7, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Source Type: info

Community-Based Addiction Treatment Stops or Reduces Heroin and Crack Cocaine UseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - October 2, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

Nerve Stimulation Device Provides Sustained Improvement in Overactive BladderEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A minimally invasive nerve stimulation device retains its effectiveness in treating overactive bladder symptoms for at least 12 months, according to data presented here at the 39th annual meeting of the International Continence Society. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - October 2, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Urology Source Type: info

Study Suggests Link Between Allergies and Diabetic NephropathyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Allergic disorders may be associated with microalbuminuria in men with type 2 diabetes, researchers from Japan are suggesting. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - October 2, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Nephrology Source Type: info

Levonorgestrel IUD Approved to Treat Heavy Menstrual BleedingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The FDA has approved a new indication for a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding in women who choose an intrauterine contraception. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - October 2, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Sexual Behavior in Elderly Patients With Dementia: An Expert Interview With Elizabeth Galik, PhD, CRNP, and Margaret Hammersla, MSN, CRNPEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Inappropriate sexual behavior is exhibited by perhaps 15% of patients with dementia. Behavioral therapy is often enough, but pharmacologic management might be indicated. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - October 1, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Source Type: info

Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association (GAPNA) 2009 Annual Educational Conference & Business MeetingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - October 1, 2009 Category: Nursing Source Type: info

Do Children With Autism Experience High Rates of Gastrointestinal Problems?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A study published in the August 2009 issue of Pediatrics compares the long-term data on children with autism and those without. Medscape Pediatrics (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: info

Frequency of vacA, cagA and babA2 Virulence Markers in Helicobacter pylori Strains Isolated From Mexican Patients With Chronic GastritisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What are the H. pylori and vacA, cagA, and babA2 gene status in Mexican chronic gastritis patients? Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine Source Type: info

Stressful Life Events Are Associated With a Poor In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Outcome: A Prospective StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Could non-fertility-related, naturally occurring stressors, such as negative life events, influence IVF pregnancy chances? Human Reproduction (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

An Ode to Library ScienceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Thank goodness for people like "Laika Spoetnik" who take the pain out of medical research. Medscape Med Students (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Med Students Source Type: info

More Women Choose to Remove Noncancerous BreastsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
According to a new study, prophylactic mastectomy is increasing. WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 30, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: info

Physicians Are Talking About: New Evidence Indicating Chronically Depressed Preschoolers Stay DepressedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Can depression occur in preschool-aged children? Medscape Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 29, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: info

Communication Styles of Nurse PractitionersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
You may be surprised at what these investigators found. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 29, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Source Type: info

Management of Biceps Tendinitis and Tendinosis ReviewedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A review for family physicians covers diagnosis and treatment of biceps tendinitis and tendinosis. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 29, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: info

Chronic Pain May Cause Similar Disability Linked With Aging at Earlier AgesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In a cross-sectional study, younger people with pain had disability similar to that of people who were 2 to 3 decades older without pain. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 29, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: info

Programs to Help Victims of Sexual AssaultEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The difference between typical ED care for sexual assault patients and care in a specialized sexual assault program is significant. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 29, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Source Type: info

FDA Approves Pralatrexate for Relapsed/Refractory T-Cell LymphomaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The FDA has granted accelerated approval and orphan drug status for pralatrexate injection as a single agent for the treatment of relapsed or refractory peripheral T-cell lymphoma. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 26, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: info

Electronic Clinical LogsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Here are the ABCs of choosing and implementing an electronic clinical log system -- a tool for keeping track of your students in the digital age. Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing eJournal (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 25, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Source Type: info

Depression as a Comorbidity to Diabetes: Implications for ManagementEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Depression and diabetes are linked, and integrated care can improve both physical and mental health outcomes—provided the clinician can overcome the barriers to managing depression. Journal for Nurse Practitioners (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 25, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Source Type: info

"Dose-Dense" Chemotherapy Regimen May Improve Outcomes in Advanced Ovarian CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In a randomized controlled trial, women with advanced ovarian cancer who received a more intensive "dose-dense" chemotherapy regimen had better overall and progression-free survival. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 23, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: info

Personal Digital Assistants and Smartphones: Clinical Tools for NursesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
How nurses can get clinical information via smartphones and PDAs, how to choose the right device, and where to find programs that help you during practice and with patients. Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 23, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Business of Medicine Source Type: info

Surgery Residents OK With Their Training, Worried About Professional FutureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A survey of general surgery residents has found that most are satisfied with their training but still worry about their careers, the need for more specialty training, and performing procedures. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 22, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: General Surgery Source Type: info

Postoperative Prevention of Crohn's DiseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In his latest video blog, David A. Johnson, MD, explores the use of the purine analogs AZA and 6MP in the prevention of postoperative recurrence in Crohn’s disease. Are they safe and effective? Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 22, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: info

National Association of Neonatal Nurses 25th Annual Educational Conference (NANN)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 22, 2009 Category: Nursing Source Type: info

The Genetics of Acute Lymphoblastic LeukemiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Cutting-edge information for pediatric oncology nurses and nurse practitioners. Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 22, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Source Type: info

Glaucoma More Likely to Progress When Both Hemifields Are AffectedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The risk of glaucoma progression is increased when both hemifields of one eye are affected. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 21, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Psychiatrists Urged to Help the Mentally Ill Stop SmokingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
High rates of smoking and smoking-related deaths among the mentally ill highlight the need for psychiatrists to intervene to help their patients quit. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 21, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: info

Does Oral Care Help to Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Oral care takes time and diligence to perform properly -- is it worth the effort? Medscape Nurses (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 17, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Nursing Source Type: info

Treatment of Acne Rosacea ReviewedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Topical metronidazole, sulfacetamide/sulfur, and azelaic acid are generally effective for mild rosacea; combination therapy is the first-line choice for moderate papulopustular rosacea. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 11, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Dermatology Source Type: info

Levalbuterol for Severe Acute Asthma in Children?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A study published in the August 2009 issue of The Journal of Pediatrics looks at levalbuterol for the treatment of status asthmaticus after failed ED management. Medscape Pediatrics (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 9, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: info

Soluble Fiber May Be Effective for Symptoms of IBSEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In a randomized controlled trial, soluble fiber (psyllium) was an effective treatment of IBS, but insoluble fiber (bran) appeared to worsen symptoms. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 9, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: info

Oral Contraceptives Lower Risk of Urinary Incontinence SymptomsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Women of child-bearing age who use oral contraceptives face a lower risk for lower urinary tract dysfunction than women of similar ages who do not, say researchers from Sweden. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 4, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: info

Dermoscopic Criteria and Patient Factors May Help Manage Pigmented Melanocytic NeviEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dermoscopy is a useful technique for diagnosing melanocytic nevi, along with patient-related factors, and the 4 x 4 x 6 "rule" may help clinicians evaluate pigmented lesions. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 3, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Dermatology Source Type: info

Large Waist Size Linked to Asthma in WomenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In the California Teachers Study cohort, a large waist was associated with increased asthma prevalence, even among women considered to have normal body weight. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - September 3, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Pulmonary Medicine Source Type: info

Do Antibiotics Interact With Combination Oral Contraceptives?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Should women on combination oral contraceptives receive alternative forms of contraception when receiving antibiotics? Medscape Pharmacists (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - August 27, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Pharmacist Source Type: info

IL-10 Variants in IBD Might Help Identify Likely Responders to TherapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Drs. Gil Melmed and Dermot McGovern comment on studies published in Nature Genetics and Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics on the association between IL10 and inflammatory bowel disease. Medscape Genomic Medicine (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines)
Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines - August 27, 2009 Category: Nursing Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine Source Type: info