What did you say? A review of the management of sudden sensorineural hearing loss
Abstract:
Ambulatory care providers are likely to encounter patients who complain of sudden hearing loss and may be challenged to provide the most appropriate treatments. Using a vignette, this article provides an overview of recently updated guidelines that can help with rapid identification and management, to increase the likelihood of hearing improvement. (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - November 26, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: HEARING LOSS Source Type: research
Understanding the most commonly billed diagnoses in primary care: Hypothyroidism
Abstract:
This next article in the Most Commonly Billed Diagnoses series focuses on hypothyroidism and the significant role NPs play in identifying and managing patients with this condition and its associated comorbidities. Pathophysiology, systemic manifestations, screening, and treatment are discussed. (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - November 26, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: MOST BILLED DIAGNOSES SERIES: HYPOTHYROIDISM Source Type: research
COVID-19: Epidemiology and clinical practice implications
No abstract available (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - November 26, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: CE Connection Source Type: research
COVID-19: Epidemiology and clinical practice implications
This article reviews what is currently known about COVID-19, including transmission, epidemiology, immunologic responses, clinical manifestations, and disease management. (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - November 26, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: COVID-19: CE Connection Source Type: research
Advanced kidney disease: What the nonnephrology NP needs to know
No abstract available (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - November 26, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: CE Connection Source Type: research
Advanced kidney disease: What the nonnephrology NP needs to know
This article describes the treatment approach in patients with advanced kidney disease including medical management, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and transplantation. (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - November 26, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE: CE Connection Source Type: research
Hepatitis C and chronic kidney disease
No abstract available (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - November 26, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research
Telepsychiatry during the COVID-19 pandemic
No abstract available (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - November 26, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Mental Health Matters Source Type: research
How will 2020 be remembered?
No abstract available (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - November 26, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Editor's Memo Source Type: research
Medication Update
No abstract available (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - October 23, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Medication Update Source Type: research
Mnemonic to assist in the treatment of NSTE-ACS
This article introduces a mnemonic to assist NPs in their response to patients with NSTE-ACS. (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - October 23, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME Source Type: research
Recognizing and treating autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
Abstract:
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease causes chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. Mechanisms include cyst production, multiplication, and enlargement leading to increased kidney size, and ultimately kidney failure. Although there is no known cure, NPs are uniquely positioned to help patients manage their symptoms and delay onset of kidney failure and need for dialysis. (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - October 23, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: KIDNEY DISEASE Source Type: research
Understanding the most commonly billed diagnoses in primary care: Urinary tract infections
This article, one of 12 in a series on most commonly billed diagnoses in primary care, provides a comprehensive overview of the pathophysiologic processes related to urinary tract infections (UTIs). The clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests, treatments, and billing codes associated with UTIs will be described. (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - October 23, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: MOST BILLED DIAGNOSES SERIES: UTIs Source Type: research
Using telehealth for diabetes self-management in underserved populations
No abstract available (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - October 23, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: CE Connection Source Type: research
Using telehealth for diabetes self-management in underserved populations
Abstract:
Diabetes self-management is a complex process and central to well-being of patients with this chronic disorder. A patient-centered telehealth program may potentially meet needs of those in underserved populations to reduce socioeconomic disparities. Achieving this goal requires a focused concentration on health behaviors and practices of individuals in underserved populations. (Source: The Nurse Practitioner)
Source: The Nurse Practitioner - October 23, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: TELEHEALTH: CE Connection Source Type: research
