Medscape Nurses Podcast
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Latest medical news and features from Medscape Nurses
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PCORI: What Is It? How Does It Work? The Director Explains | Dr. Joseph Selby, head of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, tells Dr. Eli Adashi what this newly created institute is all about. | 5/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Weight of the Nation: A Review of the HBO Series | Sandra Fryhofer, MD, reviews Weight of the Nation, an HBO series that provides a comprehensive and transformative picture of obesity in America. | 5/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Through the Gut: Best Way to Feed ALI Patients in the ICU? | -- | 5/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Outbreaks of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae | Dr. Arjun Srinivasan outlines the steps necessary to halt the spread of this high-mortality pathogen. | 5/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Behavioral Challenge: An Obesity Consult | In a 3-part series on obesity, Henry Black talks to Louis Aronne about behavioral approaches to managing and preventing obesity. | 4/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Identifying Kids at Risk | Dr. Victoria Vetter discusses the new American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement on sudden cardiac arrest in children. | 4/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Which Chlorhexidine Concentration Is Best for Skin Prep? | The results of a comparative study of different chlorhexidine concentrations might surprise you. | 4/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Updated Guidelines for Cervical Cancer Screening | Two sets of guidelines for cervical cancer screening were updated recently. Dr. Andrew Kaunitz summarizes the key recommendations that will inform how women are screened. | 4/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Simple Way to Preserve Cognitive Function | The potential value of physical exercise to preserve cognitive function in patients with vascular disease is explored in this study. | 4/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Should Some Autistic Kids Drive? | Over the past decade, an increasing number of children have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. As these children reach driving age, what should you do? | 3/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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After the Injury: PTSD in Kids | How common is PTSD after an injury or other traumatic event in childhood? More important, what can clinicians do to help? | 2/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Influenza: It's Not Too Late to Vaccinate! | A recommendation from you is the most important factor in a patient's decision to have a flu shot. | 1/30/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Latest on D, Bone Health, and Cancer | Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD, describes the USPSTF meta-analysis on vitamin D, bone density, and cancer. | 1/30/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Adapting to the ADHD Drug Shortage | With the United States facing a severe shortage of ADHD medications, how can clinicians adjust their management approach? | 1/30/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Drug Shortages: A Problem for Everyone | Drug shortages occur in all disease states and affect all populations. Dr. Maris discusses this serious and growing issue. | 1/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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When Staph Won't Go Away: Recurrent Boils | When skin and soft tissue infections due to MRSA won't go away, what is the clinician to do? Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, comments. | 1/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Does the Cranberry Beat Antibiotics for Recurrent UTIs? | Sandra Fryhofer, MD, discusses a study that helps clarify whether cranberries effective are for recurrent urinary tract infections. | 12/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Are You Monitoring Diabetes Patients' Kidney Function? | Dr. Per-Henrik Groop, President of the European Diabetic Nephropathy Study Group, warns clinicians to monitor kidney function in patients with type 2 diabetes and to adjust their diabetes medications as needed. | 12/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Is Hating Your Nose Pathologic? | Patients seek rhinoplasty because they dislike the shape or size or their noses. But is this pathologic? | 11/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hey Doc, When Can I Return to Play? | Managing sports-related concussion involves more than acute care; a step-wise progression must be followed to get the athlete safely back on the field. | 11/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Are Antidepressants Safe in Elderly Patients? | A large cohort study throws light on the question of which antidepressants might be safest in the elderly. | 11/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Nondrug Therapies in ADHD | Dr. Robert Findling discusses the most effective nonpharmacologic therapies for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. | 11/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Cancer Survivorship | Children who have survived cancer are the largest group of survivors. Yet, they are the most vulnerable of this population. Dr. Maris discusses their unique healthcare needs. | 11/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Approach to the Child With Pneumonia: New Guidelines | The lead author of the new pediatric CAP guidelines, John Bradley, MD, identifies the most important issues for clinicians. | 11/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Preserving the Power and Lifespan of Antibiotics | Like the invention of the steam engine in 1775, the invention of antibiotics gave us awesome power. We are in danger of losing this power if these steps outlined by Dr. Brad Spellberg aren't taken. | 11/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Never on Sunday -- Except for Dialysis? | Jeffrey Berns comments on a study that indicates higher mortality rates during 2-day interdialytic intervals. | 10/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel | Driving is the most dangerous task of adolescence. Are you doing all you can to keep teens safe? | 10/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Duration of Bisphosphonate Use and the US Food and Drug Administration | What does the recent US FDA vote regarding the need to clarify duration of bisphosphonate treatment mean for your patients? Dr. Andrew Kaunitz offers his recommendations. | 9/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Teen Pregnancy and Reproductive Health | Make it easy for young men and women to discuss sexual health and reproductive issues with you. | 8/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Medical Eligibility Criteria for Contraceptive Use | New guidelines from the CDC will help providers counsel patients on appropriate contraceptive method choices. | 8/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 31 | VideoProton Therapy: A New Way to Deliver Radiotherapy | Proton therapy is a way to more precisely deliver radiation therapy. What are the implications for children with cancer? | 8/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Global Diversity in Hypertension: Lessons Learned | This panel of experts describes the lessons that everyone can learn from their knowledge of hypertension in China, among the Pima Indians in the United States and the Kuni in Panama. | 7/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Getting Through to Prostatectomy Patients | How can clinicians help patients facing radical prostatectomy have realistic expectations about urinary and sexual functioning after surgery? Dr. Gerald Chodak discusses the issues. | 7/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Five Things You Need to Know About PrEP | Pre-exposure prophylaxis is available for the prevention of HIV infection in very specific circumstances. Get up to speed with this quick summary from the CDC. | 7/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Screening for Lipid Disorders in Kids | The recommendations for screening for familial hypercholesterolemia envision a robust role for pediatric primary care providers. Dr. Brothers discusses their implications. | 7/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Predicting Which Patients May Have CRE on Hospital Admission | Learn more about the 3 factors that may predict carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) colonization or infection in newly admitted hospital patients. William R. Jarvis, MD, comments. | 6/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Heavy Menstrual Bleeding? How to Spot von Willebrand Disease | If you know that a patient has the serious bleeding disorder known as von Willebrand disease, find out how to test and treat in this update from the CDC. | 6/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Let Us Bury Salt -- Not Praise It | Henry Black, MD, provides an in-depth commentary on the controversial JAMA study reporting that low sodium levels are associated with higher mortality rates -- and, one would hope, puts the issue to rest | 6/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Here Come the Bugs: Protection From Insect and Tick Bites | Share these helpful tips on safe and effective protection against bug and tick bites with your patients. | 5/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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hCG Weight Loss Programs: What Is the Evidence? | Unfamiliar with hCG weight loss programs? Dr. Andrew Kaunitz presents the lowdown on the history and use of hCG to treat overweight and obese patients. | 5/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Yoga in Cancer Patients -- Immediate and Enduring Benefits | Danielle R. Casden, PhD, talks about the techniques and use of yoga in cancer patients. | 5/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Prescription Drug Abuse: Addressing the Epidemic | The US government recently unveiled a multiagency-backed plan to address the prescription drug abuse epidemic. How can prescribers further address the problem? | 5/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Infant Deaths in the US: The Worst Score Among Nations | Robert Morrow asks why some people in government are cutting money for women's health, given that the United States is number 33 out of the 33 nations monitored for infant mortality. | 5/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Opioid REMS: Is it Enough? | Dr. Charles Argoff weighs in on the FDA's new plan to regulate the use of long-acting and extended-release opioids. Is it enough to help curb the alarming rate of prescription drug abuse? | 5/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Active Surveillance in Prostate Cancer: Is the Verdict In? | Dr. Gerald Chodak reviews a new study that found no added mortality risk with active surveillance over immediate treatment in men with prostate cancer. | 4/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Can an IndyCar Driver With Type 1 Diabetes Still Race? | Dr. Anne Peters explains how she works with Charlie Kimball, the first licensed IndyCar driver with diabetes, whose car is outfitted with steering wheel monitors and a helmet juice pack. | 4/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Beware: Nursing Home Patients and Risk for MRSA | Nursing home patients have a high prevalence of MRSA -- if your hospital is only screening high-risk patients, be sure those from nursing homes are on the list! | 4/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Immunizing Patients With Gastrointestinal Diseases | Patients who need immunizations are falling through the cracks. Are you hesitant to immunize your IBD patients? | 4/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Primary and Preventive Care: What Does ACOG Recommend? | New ACOG guidelines for preventive screening are reviewed by Dr. Andrew Kaunitz. | 3/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 49 Episodes |
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