NCI’s CURE Distinguished Scholar discusses epigenetics of liver cancer
In her presentation at the NCI’s Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences Distinguished Scholars Seminar, Cathrine Hoyo, PhD, MPH, recalled a study that would influence the course of her career.
The 2020 Healio Industry Breakthrough is ...
This award goes to a product that stands out as a major disruption to the practice of gastroenterology.
VIDEO: Mazzo on Octane MedTech Innovation Forum
In this Healio Video Perspective, Jim Mazzo, Octane chairman of the board, discusses his fireside chat with Joe Kiani, founder, chairman and CEO of Masimo, as well as highlights from the virtual meeting on innovation in medical technology.
Study uncovers ‘enormous burden of dengue’ among Kenyan children
Researchers uncovered what they called “an enormous burden of dengue fever among children with undifferentiated febrile illness in Kenya.”
Riluzole augmentation may help veterans with PTSD who are resistant to SSRIs, SNRIs
Augmentation of selective serotonin or serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors with riluzole may improve PTSD hyperarousal symptoms, according to study results published in Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.
The Healio Woman Disruptor of the Year is ...
This award goes to a woman in the field who emerged as a leader and an example to younger women of how a successful career can unfold.
Top psych stories of October: Students and lockdown, sleep interventions for youth
Healio Psychiatry has compiled a list of its five most-viewed stories in October.
Egg-based mutations decreased efficacy of flu vaccine during severe 2017-2018 season
More evidence indicated that mutations introduced by egg-based production led to a decrease in influenza vaccine efficacy during the severe 2017-2018 influenza season, researchers reported in The Journal of Infectious Diseases.
Breath ammonia level is ‘a reliable tool’ to screen for early stages of CKD
As breath ammonia concentration increased at each chronic kidney disease stage and correlated with eGFR and CKD biomarkers, researchers said it can be used to screen for “non-life threatening or non-serious CKD” at a cutoff of 886 ppb.
Many US physicians financially impacted by COVID-19, surveys show
Almost half of physicians who were surveyed in the U.S. reported losing their jobs, seeing a reduction in pay or being furloughed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data released during IDWeek.
Under Pressure…Medicating and Mitigating Dry Eye and Glaucoma
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Allergan, Inc.
A Vision for the Future: Reducing the Burden of Anti-VEGF Therapy With Emerging Options
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Genentech, Inc.
Best of FSR Annual Meeting 2020: Immunology Bootcamp – Advances in Targeted Therapies
This activity is supported by educational grants from AbbVie Inc.; Amgen; Bristol-Myers Squibb; and Sanofi Genzyme.
Best of FSR Annual Meeting 2020: Immunology Bootcamp – Immunology 101
This activity is supported by educational grants from AbbVie Inc.; Amgen; Bristol-Myers Squibb; and Sanofi Genzyme.
Optimizing the Care of Patients With Progressive-Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Disease: Applying the Latest Data
This activity is supported by a grant from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Retina360: Advances in the Management of Retinal Diseases; Volume 1, Number 4
This activity is supported by independent medical education grants from Genentech, Inc.; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation; and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Exploring New Immunological Pathways and Patient-reported Outcomes That Can Improve the Care of Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis: A Game On! Challenge
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Genentech, Inc.
Trending…Dosing, Anatomic Dryness, and Treatment Protocols in Retinal Diseases
This activity is supported by an independent medical education grant from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Stone Soup: A Metaphor to Create an Inclusive Learning Environment Within Nursing Education
Journal of Nursing Education, November 2020, Volume 59 Issue 11
This article describes the design of an inclusive learning environment for undergraduate nursing students in a pediatric nursing course.
A metaphor of…
Escape Tasks: An Innovative Approach in Nursing Education
Journal of Nursing Education, November 2020, Volume 59 Issue 11
Innovative teaching strategies that incorporate active learning could be beneficial to the nursing student's performance not only in the classroom but…
Escape Room Relay Race: “Go for the Gold” in Formative Assessment
Journal of Nursing Education, November 2020, Volume 59 Issue 11
Immersive learning activities, such as escape room educational gaming in nursing simulation laboratories, have proven to be effective teaching strategies…
Integrating Environmental Sustainability Content Into an RN-to-BSN Program: A Pilot Study
Journal of Nursing Education, November 2020, Volume 59 Issue 11
The link between environmental sustainability, climate change, and health outcomes makes environmental sustainability an important topic for educators to…
Anti-Racism in Nursing Education: Recommendations for Racial Justice Praxis
Journal of Nursing Education, November 2020, Volume 59 Issue 11
Studies link racism to higher mortality rates, earlier onset of more severe diseases, and higher comorbidity and impairment. This article explores nursing…
A Summer Professional Immersion in Nursing Program for Underrepresented Minority Undergraduate Students
Journal of Nursing Education, November 2020, Volume 59 Issue 11
By 2044, more than 50% of the U.S. population will consist of ethnic/racial minorities. To facilitate optimal health, the projected nursing workforce…
Development and Evaluation of an Algorithm-Corresponding Instrument for Nursing Simulation
Journal of Nursing Education, November 2020, Volume 59 Issue 11
This study aimed to develop and validate an assessment instrument for students engaging with an algorithm-based simulation scenario addressing emergency…
Role-Reversal Mentoring: Case Study of an Active Approach to Faculty Growth
Journal of Nursing Education, November 2020, Volume 59 Issue 11
The path to academia can be rocky for nurses. Nursing academia is much more than educating students. The balance of teaching, service, and scholarship…
Outcomes of TeamSTEPPS Training in Prelicensure Health Care Practitioner Programs: An Integrative Review
Journal of Nursing Education, November 2020, Volume 59 Issue 11
Patient safety, morbidity, and mortality are directly correlated with interprofessional collaboration among health care practitioners. TeamSTEPPS offers a…
Imperatives for Integrating Culture of Health Concepts Into Nursing Education
Journal of Nursing Education, November 2020, Volume 59 Issue 11
In all nursing care, nurses should address the social determinants of health that make it difficult for people to lead healthy lives. The Future of…