Monthly Archives: October 2011

Risk is 12 Times Higher than in Nonobese Women, Study Reports Philadelphia, Pa. (October 27, 2011) – Obese women are at substantially higher risk of complications following breast surgery, according to a study in the November issue of Plastic and … Continue reading →

Few Safety Issues Observed with Alternative Approach to Breast Cancer Surgery Philadelphia, Pa. (October 27, 2011) – A modified mastectomy technique provides effective treatment for breast cancer while preserving the nipple and surrounding tissues for use in breast reconstruction, according … Continue reading →

In Highest-Risk Group, Enoxaparin Reduces Venous Thromboembolism Rate by 60 Percent Philadelphia, Pa. (October 27, 2011) – For plastic surgery patients at high risk, treatment with the anticoagulant (blood-thinning) drug enoxaparin can reduce the risk of serious blood clot-related complications … Continue reading →

Community-Building Process Provides a Way to Address ‘Horizontal Violence’ Between Nurses Philadelphia, Pa. (October 26, 2011) – Bullying and other types of disruptive behavior in health care settings are common problems that can negatively affect patient care.  An approach incorporating … Continue reading →

Weight Loss and Diet, Not Drugs, Are the Focus of New Statement on Triglycerides, Reports Clinical Nutrition Insight Philadelphia, Pa. (October 24, 2011) – Recently revised guidelines have set a new optimal range for triglycerides. For most patients with higher … Continue reading →

Risk Is Highest When Downward Field of Vision Is Affected Philadelphia, Pa. (October 24, 2011) – Older adults with glaucoma are at increased risk of falls resulting in injury, reports a study in the November issue of Optometry and Vision … Continue reading →

Blood Tests Cause Pain and Anxiety without Detecting Infections, Study Finds Philadelphia, Pa. (October 24, 2011) – For newborn infants at risk of infection with group B streptococcal (GBS) bacteria, screening blood tests cause extra pain and anxiety—without increasing detection … Continue reading →

CMA Tests Affect Medical Management, Rather than Just Clarifying Diagnosis Philadelphia, Pa. (October 11, 2011) – Chromosomal microarray (CMA)—a powerful test for diagnosing the genetic abnormalities causing some types of developmental delay and birth defects—can be used in an evidence-based … Continue reading →

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW), part of Wolters Kluwer Health, today announced a joint marketing agreement between the Magnet Recognition Program® and The Journal of Nursing Administration (JONA). Beginning with the … Continue reading →