Exposure to Cleaning Products Increases Risk for COPD in Nurses
Researchers sought to identify the association between disinfectants and cleaning products with the incidence of COPD in nurses.
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Pediatric Obesity Treatment Not Associated With Increased Risk for Anxiety, Depression
Researchers used patient databases to investigate the association between obesity treatment interventions with a dietary component and the change in symptoms of depression and anxiety in pediatric patients who were overweight or obese.
Analyzing Nurse Practitioner-Led Cardiovascular Care
Researchers assessed randomized controlled trials to evaluate the impact of nurse practitioner-led cardiovascular care compared with another cardiovascular healthcare provider.
Overall Rates of Opt-Out HIV Screening Remain Low
Researchers sought to assess the acceptance of opt-out HIV screening in outpatient settings in the United States.
Comparison of Diagnostic Assays for Vaginitis
Researchers performed a clinical evaluation of the performance of MAX VP compared with Affirm for the detection of 3 vaginal pathogens in symptomatic women.
How Do Seasonal Variants Affect Outcomes, Costs in COPD?
Researchers conducted a retrospective analysis to identify seasonal variations in outcomes for COPD exacerbation admissions and the effect on healthcare resource utilization.
Growing Number of PAs Seeing, Treating Mental Health Disorders
Researchers sought to document and describe the contributions of certified PAs across practice areas in addressing mental health conditions.
Majority of Hospital Data Breaches Involve Demographic and Financial Information
Researchers examined the detailed events of published personal health data breaches for the past 10 years to understand what types of demographic and financial information were compromised.
Study Finds Screening for Social Needs Lacking in Hospitals and Practices
Social needs — including food, housing, utilities, transportation — and exposure to interpersonal violence are well known to be linked to health outcomes. In fact, up to 90% of health outcomes are a result of social, behavioral, and economic factors.1 However, few hospitals or practices screen patients comprehensively for the aforementioned factors that affect health…
Burnout a Concern Among Primary Care Nurses
Researchers sought to estimate the level of burnout among nurses working in primary health care as well as assess the relationship between sociodemographic, employment-related, and personality variables and burnout syndrome.
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