Naldemedine Therapy May Reduce Symptoms of Opioid-Induced Constipation
Researchers conducted a double-blind study to assess the effect of naldemedine therapy vs placebo in reducing symptoms associated with opioid-induced constipation.
Nurse Practitioners
Team-Based Care Including Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants Benefits Clinicians, Patients
Investigators aimed to understand how family physicians’ scope of practice is affected by employing nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Rifaximin Beneficial for Abdominal Pain Symptoms in Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Diarrhea
Researchers evaluated the response of rifaximin therapy in patients with IBS-D with abdominal pain symptoms.
More Nurse Practitioners Ordering Multi-Target Stool DNA Test for Colorectal Cancer Screening
Researchers sought to identify the impact NP screening for colorectal cancer using mt-sDNA testing.
Study Finds Tiotropium/Olodaterol Effective for Exacerbations of COPD
The DYNAGITO trial investigated the effectiveness of dual bronchodilation with fixed-dose tiotropium/olodaterol for reducing exacerbations of COPD.
The Role of the NP in Identifying and Managing Bipolar Depression
Researchers conducted a literature review of studies on bipolar disorder and bipolar depression to assist NPs in identifying patients with bipolar depression and improving the timeliness of treating the condition.
Do Diabetes Outcomes Differ Among NPs, PAs, and Physicians?
This study sought to determine whether patients with different types of primary care providers have different chronic illness outcomes than patients seen by physicians alone.
What to Expect at the 2019 American Association of Nurse Practitioners Annual Meeting
The 2019 AANP Annual Conference will be held from June 18-23 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Maine Abortion Law Authorizes Advanced Practice Providers to Administer Procedure
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants in Maine will now be permitted to perform abortions after passage of a law signed by Democratic Governor Janet T. Mills on June 10, 2019.
Nurse Understaffing Ups Inpatient Infection Risk
Findings show 15% increased risk 2 days after understaffed day and night shifts.
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