Medical Practice

Magazine articles on medical practice and technical issues of treatment.

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American Journal of Nursing August 2009 Fu et al.	Post Breast Cancer Lymphedema: Part 2 The authors discuss current approaches to risk reduction, treatment and management of the condition, and implications for nurses.
Nurse Practitioner August 2009 Fisher & Valente	Evaluating and managing insomnia Insomnia is the most frequent complaint in sleep disorders, and in the past, it had been viewed as a transient problem related only to other medical issues. That line of thought has changed
Nurse Practitioner August 2009 Linda A. Howe	Pharmacogenomics and management of cardiovascular disease Prior to the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003, individual responses to medications were usually termed idiosyncrasies. Ethnic differences were not usually seen as genetic variants, as is the case today.
Nursing August 2009 Regan & Dallachiesa	How to care for a patient with a tracheostomy Patients with tracheostomies aren't limited to critical care settings and can be found in all nursing units. No matter where you work, you need a basic understanding of the nursing care required for these patients.
Nursing August 2009 Pullen et al.	Putting a face on systemic lupus erythematosus In this article, we'll tell you how to assess a patient for SLE and what to teach her about managing this chronic disorder.
American Journal of Nursing July 2009 Weinberg et al.	Original Research: 'It Depends': Medical Residents' Perspectives on Working with Nurses We sought to determine the quality of the nurse-physician relationship by examining the communication and interaction between nurses and residents from the residents' perspective.
American Journal of Nursing July 2009 Fu et al.	Post-Breast Cancer Lymphedema: Part 1 Lymphedema, which can be a debilitating sequela to breast cancer treatment, is characterized by an abnormal accumulation of lymph in the arm, shoulder, breast, or thoracic area.
Nursing July 2009 Penny S. Brooke	Legally speaking...When can you say NO? As a nurse, accepting responsibilities that are beyond the scope of your license or skill level can have serious consequences for you, your patients, and your nursing career.
Nursing July 2009 Rachel L. Palmieri	Unlocking the secrets of locked-in syndrome Locked-in syndrome is characterized by complete paralysis of the voluntary muscles in all parts of the body except those that control blinking and vertical eye movements.
Nursing Management June 2009 Zimmerman & Britton	Prevention Through Vigilance: Malignant Melanoma Management Nurses can play a critical role in the care of patients with melanoma by offering preventive education and support.
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