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Intracranial Aneurysm Risk in Marfan Syndrome: Study Reveals Higher-Than-Expected Prevalence

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Researchers at Cleveland Clinic have identified an apparent increased risk for intracranial aneurysm (IA) among people with Marfan syndrome in the largest review of IA in this population reported to date. The retrospective study was published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery ( 2023;76[3]:633-637 ). The relationship between Marfan syndrome and aneurysmal pathology of the aorta is well established.

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10 Healthy Foods To Combat Fatigue

NurseBuff

For a machine to function effectively, it needs the right amount of quality fuel. More so, for a person to be as productive as possible, he needs the best foods to fight fatigue. And contrary to popular belief, you can actually combat excessive tiredness without the need to buy daily supplements which promise people “complete […] The post 10 Healthy Foods To Combat Fatigue appeared first on NurseBuff.

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Measuring Exhaled Nitric Oxide When Diagnosing and Managing Asthma

Consult QD

Note: This article is reprinted from the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine ( 2023;90[6]:363-370 ). Written by Payal Sen, MD , Sumita B. Khatri, MD and Vickram Tejwani, MD Asthma is a heterogeneous pulmonary disease characterized by inflammation of the lower airways. In recent years, specific endotyping through biomarkers of airway inflammation has helped in guiding evaluation and assessment of the severity of asthma and in deciding on treatment.

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Characteristics and Examples of Transformational Leadership in Nursing

Relias

Today’s healthcare leaders continuously face the challenge of meeting high expectations and adapting to change. Transformational leadership, the preferred management style of Magnet®-designated hospitals, has been shown to transform teams to higher levels of practice. With staff retention currently as a top priority for many healthcare organizations, the connection between strong leadership and retaining employees is clear.

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Fertility Benefits for Every Age: A HR Roadmap from Gen Z to Baby Boomers

Speaker: Lauri Armstrong, SHRM-SCP - Sr. Director, People Operations at Carrot Fertility

Today’s workforce includes multiple generations of employees all looking for something different from their benefits package. While meeting these disparate needs can be challenging, a comprehensive fertility benefit can support everyone from junior staffers learning about their fertility health to senior leadership managing menopause and low testosterone symptoms.

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The Relentless School Nurse: One of Our Own Needs Our Help! Please Support Sharon Guthrie on Her Long Road to Recovery

The Relentless School Nurse

Sharon Guthrie, PhD, ARNP, CPNP, NCSN, RN-BC Dear friends, On September 8th, 2023 , Sharon Guthrie , a beloved school nurse, Executive Director of the Iowa School Nurses Organization , friend to many, dedicated nursing professor, and advocate, had a life-altering motorcycle accident on her way to work. She is currently in critical but stable condition at the University of Iowa Hospital, where we fervently hope for her full and speedy recovery.

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James: A Coast Guard Vet Turned Allied Team Lead

Core Medical Group

Meet our Allied Team Lead with 2.5 years of dedication and commitment, James. His exceptional journey in the healthcare recruitment world has earned him the role as team lead after his 16 years of service. With an impressive background in the United States Coast Guard and a passion for helping professionals find their perfect healthcare roles, James brings a unique perspective to the world of healthcare recruitment.

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Transitioning from a Non-Clinical to a Clinical Role

Hospital Recruiting | Nursing

Clinical positions provide a challenging yet rewarding career path. Making the transition into a clinical role can be a difficult experience, carrying a higher level of responsibility and stress than many other roles. This shift, while very rewarding, comes with a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Being a Clinician The first step in making a successful transition to your new clinical position is understanding the key challenges you will encounter in this new role.

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Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

“Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President… The post Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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9 Must-See Travel Nursing Destinations in Autumn 2023

The Gypsy Nurse

Advantage Medical Professionals provided this article. As the sweltering heat of summer begins to wane, it’s the perfect time for travel nurses to embark on a new (and slightly cooler) adventure. Autumn is considered a season of unparalleled beauty with its crisp air, falling leaves, and sense of natural transformation. If you’re a wanderlust-driven healthcare professional looking to combine your passion for nursing with the joys of exploring new places, you’re in for a treat!

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Why Menopause Should Matter to Today’s Employers

Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot

An estimated 1.1 billion women worldwide will have experienced menopause by 2025. Symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, and anxiety can be incredibly disruptive — and last for years. But despite its massive impact, little is being done to support those going through menopause in the workplace. In a recent survey, 70% of respondents said they have considered changing their employment to better manage symptoms — perhaps because only 8% received significant support from their employer related to meno

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Productivity Hacks from Premier Recruiters

Premier Medical Staffing

Job Information Job Profession: Productivity Hacks from Premier Recruiters Job State: Job Location: Job Specialty: Job Assignment: In order to be a successful recruiter, time management is a must-have skill. Many of us struggle with productivity in our daily lives, so I asked our Premier staff what their secrets are when it comes to living and working efficiently.

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Fun Facts About the Admissions Team

Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine

Get to know Associate Director of Admissions, Sharon Warner, Assistant Director, DNP Executive, PhD, & DNP/PHD, Laura Panozzo, and Assistant Director, DNP Advanced Practice & Post Degree Certificate, Brandon LeBlanc. Click here for more info about our admissions team. The post Fun Facts About the Admissions Team appeared first on Johns Hopkins Nursing Magazine.

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Productivity Hacks from Premier Recruiters

Premier Medical Staffing

In order to be a successful recruiter, time management is a must-have skill. Many of us struggle with productivity in our daily lives, so I asked our Premier staff what their secrets are when it comes to living and working efficiently. I don’t know about you, but I’ll definitely be implementing some of these productivity hacks to tackle my personal goals!

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Organizing Your Time: Tips for Designing an Efficient Weekly Schedule

Celayix

In a world filled with responsibilities and commitments, mastering the skill of weekly planning can be a game-changer. Weekly planning can transform chaos into order, confusion into clarity, and unproductive days into highly efficient ones. This comprehensive guide will take you through the importance of designing an efficient weekly schedule, creating one, and how Celayix can streamline employee scheduling for your business.

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Maximizing Your Benefits Strategy: Reframing the Way We View Fertility

Speaker: Lizzie Wright - Director of Customer Success at Carrot Fertility

Employee expectations around benefits and workplace support have evolved in step with the growing need for fertility and family-forming care. As HR professionals, it is our job to ensure employees have a comprehensive understanding of the benefits our organizations offer and how they can utilize them. Before educating employees, we first need to understand the rising healthcare costs and the financial burden of fertility care.

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Productivity Hacks from Premier Recruiters

Premier Medical Staffing

Job Information Job Profession: Productivity Hacks from Premier Recruiters Job State: Job Location: Job Specialty: Job Assignment: In order to be a successful recruiter, time management is a must-have skill. Many of us struggle with productivity in our daily lives, so I asked our Premier staff what their secrets are when it comes to living and working efficiently.

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Kansas Nursing Workforce Center Will Team Up With Stakeholders to Tackle the State's Nurse Shortage

Health Leaders | Nursing

The new center joins more than 40 other state nursing workforce coalitions working to increase the nursing labor pool. Kansas healthcare has a new ally in efforts to address shortages of nurses and nursing faculty: the Kansas Nursing Workforce Center. The center, housed at the University of Kansas (KU) School of Nursing , joins more than 40 other state nurse workforce entities engaged in increasing the nursing labor pool to resolve the critical nursing shortage.

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symplr in the Spotlight, September 2023 | symplr

Symplr

Each month we bring you a roundup of achievements and thought leadership in the healthcare industry. From innovative tech solutions to esteemed professionals, symplr and our customers continue to make waves across the healthcare landscape.

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Meet Julie Williams, Neonatal Nurse

Minority Nurse

Neonatal nursing provides care for the tiniest and most vulnerable infants, and the nurses in this specialty are celebrated this week by the National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) and other organizations marking this year’s National Neonatal Nurses Week. NANN member Julie E. Williams DNP, CRNP, NNP-BC , is a lead nurse practitioner in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at The Johns Hopkins Hospital Bloomberg Children Center and found neonatal nursing after practicing for many years

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Leveling the Playing Field: How HR Can Equitably Improve Health Outcomes Through Fertility Benefits

Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot

As HR and total rewards professionals, we are often seeking opportunities to foster a better sense of community and belonging amongst employees - ensuring that all employees have an equitable opportunity to receive fertility treatments is one of the many ways this can be achieved. Fertility benefits make it possible for employees to access treatments like IVF.

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Augmented Reality Platform Promises to Broaden Access to Dual-Task Training for Gait in PD

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Dual-task training has been shown to enhance gait performance in people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), but it is underutilized due to barriers to implementation. Now a novel digital therapeutic approach to dual-task training (DTT) using augmented reality has shown noninferiority to traditional DTT in improving gait performance in a randomized controlled trial in this population.

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