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How Nurse Training Shapes Care for Dementia Patients

January 5, 2026

Nurse practitioners are key players in primary care, especially for those dealing with dementia. But how much does their education level really impact patient care? Over the last ten years, more nurses have been pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Yet, there's a big question: Does th

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Preparing Patients for Major Surgery: A New Approach

November 23, 2025

Aortic aneurysm surgery is a serious procedure. It involves repairing a weakened area in the aorta, the body's main artery. This type of surgery can be tough on the body. So, doctors are looking for ways to help patients get ready before the operation. One idea is called prehabilitation. It's like

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Understanding SNIP: Why Dysplasia Matters

November 22, 2025

Sinonasal inverted papilloma, or SNIP, is a growth in the nose and sinuses. It's not cancer, but it can come back after treatment. Worse, it can turn into cancer. Doctors are trying to figure out why this happens. One clue might be dysplasia. This is when cells look abnormal under a microscope. The

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How New Heart Fixes Reach People Across the US

October 31, 2025

A fresh heart treatment is spreading across the US. This treatment, called mitral transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER), is getting attention. The goal is to make sure it reaches as many people as possible without losing quality. The study looked at how this treatment is spreading. It checked

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Unusual Items in Unexpected Places: What Happens When People Insert Objects Where They Don't Belong?

July 16, 2025

People sometimes put things where they shouldn't, and this can lead to big problems. Doctors and nurses have to deal with these cases often. They wanted to find out more about who does this, how often it happens, and what happens to these people. First, they looked at the people involved. They foun

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Does Supplier Choice Really Impact ACL Surgery Outcomes?

July 14, 2025

ACL surgeries are common, but does the choice of medical equipment supplier really make a difference in the results? A recent study suggests it might not be as crucial as previously thought. The research focused on high-volume surgical centers, looking at surgery time, the need for follow-up procedu

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What Matters Most After Surviving Severe Breathing Trouble?

July 11, 2025

Surviving a serious lung condition in the hospital's intensive care unit can change lives forever. Many people face lasting problems, known as post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). But what do these survivors and their caregivers think is most important for recovery? A study tried to find out. It as

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How Garadacimab Might Be a Better Option for Hereditary Angioedema Patients

July 11, 2025

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare condition that causes painful swelling. Two treatments, garadacimab and lanadelumab, were put to the test to see which one works better. Since there are no direct comparisons, researchers used a clever method called matching-adjusted indirect comparison (MAIC) t

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Unraveling Heart Inflammation: A Closer Look at South Africa's Acute Myocarditis Cases

July 8, 2025

Acute myocarditis (AM) is a serious condition where the heart muscle becomes inflamed. A recent study in South Africa, known as CAMISA, is trying to figure out how this condition shows up, what causes it, and how patients fare. This research is crucial because understanding these aspects can lead to

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What Do Doctors and Patients Really Talk About?

July 2, 2025

Doctors and patients often have different ideas about what's important to discuss during appointments. A recent study looked into this. It wanted to see what both groups think about talking about different kinds of results. These include things like how a patient is doing physically, how they feel,