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Diabetes knowledge of primary health care and specialist nurses in a major urban area
ConclusionThere have been improvements in nurse's knowledge but gaps remain for cardiovascular outcomes and associated modifiable risk factors and medication management.Relevance to clinical practiceEducation programmes should focus on improving cardiovascular risk management in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - November 8, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Barbara M. Daly,
Bruce Arroll,
Robert Keith R. Scragg Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
Hopkins Nursing—Dean on Chronic Disease / Pediatrics
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Source: Johns Hopkins University and Health Systems Archive - July 27, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Obesity: The New Epidemic
Over the past decade, obesity has become recognized as a national health threat and a major public health challenge. Approximately 72.5 million adults in the United States are obese. Obese adults are at increased risk for many serious health conditions, including coronary heart disease, hypertension, stroke, type 2 diabetes, certain types of cancer, and premature death. Adult obesity also is associated with a reduced quality of life, social stigmatization, and discrimination. Diseases associated with obesity are responsible for 27% of the increases in US medical costs. Medical costs associated with obesity have been estima...
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - March 20, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Laurel Halloran Tags: Hot Topics in Primary Care Source Type: research
