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Statin Intolerance: Management Strategies
The number of prescriptions for statin medications continues to rise. Although these lipid-lowering medications have been shown to reduce cardiovascular disease-related morbidity and mortality, they can have unpleasant, intolerable, or dangerous musc .... Read MoreBy Susan Walsh, MS, CPNPJanuary 12, 2012, was the second anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Haiti—the first to strike the island nation in over 200 years. The ramifications will last for generations. Susan Walsh MS, CPNP recounts her experience there that day an .... Read MoreImportance of Collaboration in Treating Chronic Disease
This article presents a synthesis of research regarding polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) diagnosis and management, particularly with respect to an intervention called the group medical visit (GMV), which is advocated to enhance care for women with th .... Read MorePromoting the NP Profession: Meaningful Use of the Electronic Health Record
By Tom Bartol, NPFrom large health centers to rural practices, electronic health records (EHRs) are everywhere. EHR use is the new way of documenting health care delivery, yet it also changes the way we practice. At the most basic level, a computer is added to the cl .... Read MoreLong-Distance Caregiving: Challenges and Tips for Success
By Mary Ann E. Zagaria, PharmD, MS, RPh, CGPThe burden of caregiving for senior/chronically ill family members can be overwhelming. Caregivers commonly experience a spectrum of emotions, including frustration, anger, fear, guilt, and shame.1,2 Caregiver burden can cause fatigue and insomnia. I .... Read MoreIdentifying and Treating the Oral Effects of Methamphetamine Use
By Emily R. Holt, RDH, MHA, CDA and Deborah Carl Wolf, RDH, MEdMethamphetamine use is a major problem in the United States, with serious general and oral health consequences. Adverse oral ramifications of methamphetamine use include xerostomia, rampant caries, periodontal disease, and infection. Oral infections ....Topics : Oral Care
Read MoreStatin Intolerance: Management Strategies
By Kristine Anne Scordo, PhD, RN, FAANP, ACNP-BCThe number of prescriptions for statin medications continues to rise. Although these lipid-lowering medications have been shown to reduce cardiovascular disease-related morbidity and mortality, they can have unpleasant, intolerable, or dangerous musc ....Topics : Primary Care
Read MoreTips and Resources for Long-distance Caregiving
By Mary Ann E. Zagaria, PharmD, MS, RPh, CGPProvides an overview of tips and resources for long-distance caregiving. .... Read MoreAdvances in the Treatment of Patients with Hemophilia: Understanding the Importance of Comprehensive Care and of the NP Role
By Angela Y. Lambing, MSN, RNCS, NPAdvances in treatment and a comprehensive care approach have transformed congenital hemophilia into a manageable chronic disease with life expectancy, mortality rates, and quality of life similar to those of the general male population. Improved trea ....Topics : Primary Care
Read MoreOlder Adults and Driving: NP Role in Assessment and Management
By Jessica Novak, RN, BSN, MSN Student and Graduate Assistant; Cynthia McGee, MSN, ANP-BC, CCRN; and Kim Curry, PhD, ARNPThe American ideals of personal freedom and self-sufficiency are well represented by the license to drive a motor vehicle. For the elderly population in particular, driving an automobile enables them to maintain their independence and lead a producti ....Topics : Primary Care
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Ulcerative Colitis from the Patients’ Viewpoint: A Review of Two Internet Surveys by Sharon Dudley-Brown, PhD, RN, FNP-BC and Kathy Baker, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CGRN
Editorial Supplement
Motivating Patients to Behavior Change: Tools and Techniques for Patients with Diabetes by Tom Bartol, NP, CDE
Pediatrics
Overview of Factors Contributing to Sexual Abuse in Children by Gail Hornor, DNPc, RNC, MS, CPNP
