Weight Loss: Don't Neglect the Mentally Ill
Targeting obese mental health patients with a novel weight loss program proves effective. (Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast - July 9, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
The Checklist: Simple and Life-Saving
This F1000 commentary reports on a study whose findings conclude that key and critical phases of care can significantly benefit from simple checklists. (Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast - July 5, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
First FDA-Approved Nonhormonal Drug for Hot Flashes
Andrew Kaunitz discusses paroxetine mesylate, the first approved nonhormonal option for treating vasomotor symptoms. (Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast - July 1, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Comprehensive Contraceptive Guidance
A new document provides guidance for healthcare providers on the safe use of contraceptive methods for patients with medical conditions or other characteristics. (Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast - June 24, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Tell Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Patients: 'Wait for Cure'
Dr. Ian Thompson talks with Andrew Vickers about ways to curb the high rate of overtreating prostate cancer. (Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast - May 31, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Talking to Adolescents About Sexually Transmitted Infections
Learn to take a sexual health history as a jumping-off point for STI prevention discussions with adolescents. (Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast - April 22, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Guidelines for Abnormal Pap Smears: Don't Always Treat
Andrew Kaunitz addresses some key aspects of the ASCCP updated guidelines regarding cervical cancer screening. (Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast - April 15, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Tdap During Pregnancy: New Rules
Dr. Sandra Fryhofer discusses the importance of the new ACIP recommendations for providing Tdap vaccinations in pregnant women. (Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast - March 14, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Advice on Home Blood Pressure: It Counts
Henry Black talks about an international study that found an increase in risk starting with prehypertension, and he provides recommendations for taking blood pressure at home. (Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast - February 21, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Norovirus: Protecting the Vulnerable
A new strain of norovirus is sweeping the US. How can you protect your most vulnerable patients? (Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast - February 19, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Life Before Death: Cancer Pain
'Life Before Death' is a documentary series focusing on palliative care and pain management, highlighting patients and health professionals worldwide. (Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast - February 11, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Nonhormonal Option for Hot Flashes: Good News
JoAnn Manson discusses 3 studies on desvenlafaxine for menopausal vasomotor symptoms and concludes that the news is good. (Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast - February 6, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Intravenous Opioid Infusions in Comfort Care
When patients are receiving 'comfort care,' acute symptoms of pain and dyspnea are quickly controlled with IV boluses of opioids. Learn how here. (Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast - January 30, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Shift Work: Not for the Faint of Heart
Sandra Fryhofer, MD, talks about shift work and associated risks for heart attack and stroke. (Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast)
Source: Medscape Nurses Podcast - January 22, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
