New report aims to improve VR use in healthcare education
Credit: University of Huddersfield A new report that could help improve how immersive technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR) and ...
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Safe nurse staffing standards in hospitals saves lives and lowers costs
Credit: Penn Nursing Philadelphia and Santiago -A new study published in The Lancet Global Health showed that establishing safe nurse ...
Plastic drapes reduce hypothermia in premature babies
Study: Plastic better than cloth for low birth-weight newbornsCredit: University of Houston Most babies born prematurely or with health problems ...
CU Anschutz called a ‘case study’ for commercializing medical breakthroughs
A new paper highlights the academic medical center's record of turning discoveries into innovative products that benefit patients and public ...
High-resolution microscope built from LEGO and bits of phone
Research led by Göttingen University shows constructing microscope improves children's understandingCredit: Timo Betz Microscopy is an essential tool in many ...
Spirituality can promote the health of breast cancer survivors
MU study finds link between forgiveness, congregational support and neuroimmune biomarkersCredit: Sinclair School of Nursing COLUMBIA, Mo. - Throughout her ...
Advocating reimbursement parity for nurse practitioners
Credit: Alycia Bischof PHILADELPHIA (June 16, 2021) - The current Medicare reimbursement policy for nurse practitioners (NPs) allows NPs to ...
Nursing shortage affects rural Missourians more, MU study finds
Rural Missouri counties also have highest percentage of nurses over age 54, nearing retirementCredit: Sinclair School of Nursing COLUMBIA, Mo. ...
Exploring an epidemic’s meaning from the perspective of nursing
Credit: Penn Nursing PHILADELPHIA (June 7, 2021) - An article written almost 30 years ago helps frame social constructs around ...
Adapting laboratory techniques for remote instruction
Credit: Karin Jensen The COVID-19 pandemic forced instructors to adapt their courses for online learning. Laboratory courses were particularly difficult ...
Combination of early reading programs helps with kindergarten readiness
Credit: Cincinnati Children's A study published in the journal Pediatrics shows the combination of two early reading programs had positive ...
No difference in outcomes between light exercise and rest for patients with mild TBI
Credit: Kirsty Challen, B.SC., MBCHB, MRES, PH.D., Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, United Kingdom Des Plaines, IL - For acute mild traumatic ...
Sanford Burnham Prebys and other top US cancer centers call for urgent action to get cancer-preventing HPV vaccination back on track
The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted delivery of key health services for children and adolescents, including HPV vaccination for cancer prevention.Credit: ...
Penn nursing-led Philly team awarded $1.4 million NIH grant to expand COVID-19 outreach
Collaboration includes Penn Medicine, Annenberg School for Communication, The City of Philadelphia department of public health, and Philly CountsCredit: Penn ...