Researchers found that manuka (Leptospermum scoparium) honey beat hydrogel dressings in effectively desloughing venous leg ulcers and eliminating MRSA.

Which dressing/cleansing strategy keeps tunneled CVC sites cleanest? Researchers compared cleansing agents, dressing materials, and dressing change frequency.

Reversing previous wisdom, giving 100% fruit juice to toddlers and children no longer appears to raise obesity risk, and may improve nutrition, according to a new study.

September 1, 2008 By:
Dana D. Sterner, RN
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Telomeres, the caps on chromosome ends that shorten with age, are longer in people who exercise and lead active lifestyles, which reduces vulnerability to age-related diseases.

A Netherlands study showed that increased exposure to daytime light improved cognitive and noncognitive symptoms in elderly dementia patients.

July 1, 2008 By:
Martha K. Raymond, RN, BSN
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Time spent sitting during the day can negatively influence the way we burn fat and metabolize cholesterol; standing to perform nonphysical activities can complement daily exercise in reversing this trend.

July 1, 2008 By:
Marie Lasater, RN, MSN, CCRN, CNRN
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Guidelines for taking blood pressure or performing venipuncture on mastectomy and lumpectomy patients.

July 1, 2008 By:
Sally Beattie, RN, MS, CNP, GNP
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Follow these tips for making colorful, fun summer ice packs so your child patients will keep them over their injuries.

May 1, 2008 By:
Rebecca Ann Ruppert, RN, MS
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Patients recovering from cancer treatment are more in tune with their bodies, and should be encouraged to continue the vigilance and special care they used during treatment: skin care, proper rest and diet, and appropriate activity levels.
