Category Archives: Nurse CE
Celebrities & Breast Cancer
While browsing the Huffington Post’s Healthy Living blog, we came across an interesting post about celebrities who have faced a breast cancer diagnosis. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to share that post (below) with you, … Continue reading
Breast Cancer Drug
We wanted to share an article with you that was posted on WesternSchools.com as it directly relates with National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Please read the article below (compliments of HealthDay.com) and then take action by ordering one or more … Continue reading
Breast & Ovarian Cancer
As a health care professional, you are well aware that October is designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To remain on the forefront of promoting awareness of breast cancer issues and the latest research developments, we wanted to share … Continue reading
Belly Fat Adds to Diabetes Risk in Obese Adults
TUESDAY, Sept. 18 (HealthDay News) — Obese adults with excess abdominal fat and insulin resistance are more likely to develop diabetes than obese adults without these characteristics, a new study suggests. The research was published in the Sept. 19 issue … Continue reading
ER Nurses
During a recent visit to an ER Nurses blog, we read several posts that focused on the men and women battling and saving lives in Emergency Rooms across the nation. Check out the blog post below (taken from http://ernursey.blogspopt.com) and … Continue reading
September is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Month!
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) is the most commonly diagnosed disorder of childhood, estimated to affect 3-5% of school-age children, and occurring three times more often in boys than in girls. It is estimated that, on average, about one child … Continue reading
Could Compact Fluorescent Bulbs Pose Skin Cancer Risk?
FRIDAY, August 3 (HealthDay News) – As the United States bakes under the summer sun, dermatologists often warn of cancer risks posed by ultraviolet (UV) sunlight. But research now points to a new and ubiquitous indoor source of these harmful … Continue reading
CDC Preparing Vaccine for New Swine Flu
FRIDAY, Aug. 3 (HealthDay News) – Only 29 human cases of a new strain of “swine” flu have been identified in two years, but the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is making sure it’s prepared should the H3N2 … Continue reading
Low Vitamin D Levels May Raise Death Risk in Older Adults: Study
FRIDAY, Aug. 3 (HealthDay News) – Older adults with low vitamin D levels – especially those who are frail – have an increased risk of death. That’s the finding of Oregon State University researchers who analyzed data from a survey … Continue reading
Hepatitis C
The recent news item about the hospital technician who allegedly stole drugs, reused syringes and infected 30 patients in a New Hampshire Hospital with hepatitis C highlights the importance of education in reducing the risk of exposure and preventing the … Continue reading
