Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Assessment Skills Often Inadequate
Nurses realize the importance of assessing patients for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, but most are not comfortable with their level of understanding about how to assess patients.
Medscape Medical News
Vacuum-Assisted Closure Device Enhances Recovery of Critically Ill Patients Following Emergency Surgical Procedures
Abdominal compartment syndrome can result in depressed renal function, cardiac output, respiratory mechanics, and mesenteric perfusion. Which outcomes improve with VAC?
Critical Care
Rituximab for Scleroderma: Does Something Finally Work?
Dr. Kevin Deane reports on a recent study in Rheumatology exploring the utility of rituximab in treating scleroderma.
Medscape Rheumatology
Features at Diagnosis of 324 Patients With Acromegaly Did Not Change Fom 1981 to 2006: Acromegaly Remains Under-recognized and Under-diagnosed
Traditionally, acromegaly evaded diagnosis until in its clinically obvious later stages when treatment is more difficult.
Clinical Endocrinology
End of Life/Palliative Care
Some tips for providers on how to be sensitive to the cultural and religious beliefs of their patients when counseling them on end of life care
Quality Interactions®: A Patient-Based Approach to Cross-Cultural Care