| News for the nursing profession
|  |
The news reported in ANA SmartBrief does not necessarily reflect the official opinion of ANA. Some links in ANA SmartBrief are time-sensitive, and may move or expire over time.
Some sources also may require registration or fee-based subscriptions.
|
- Obesity, chronic disease threaten U.S. health gains
The 2008 America's Health Rankings show the nation's health improved by 18% from 1990 to 2000 but progress has stalled over the past four years. Health experts worry that obesity, tobacco addiction and an increase in chronic disease could threaten U.S. health gains. The new rankings, based on 22 health care measures, show Vermont as the healthiest state and Louisiana as the least healthy state. USA TODAY
(12/3)      
 | Earn a certificate in Healthcare Informatics
Boost your salary & healthcare job options! Earn a top-ranked Cert in Healthcare Informatics from Drexel University Online. 3 course program. Anytime classes with online convenience. Learn IT, Healthcare databases & informatics! Ideal for all administrative healthcare pros. Learn More |
| Nursing, Health & Medical Science |  | |
|
- Survey finds women put off health care because of cost
A survey of 754 U.S. women found 28% put off seeing a provider when they were ill over the last year because of financial reasons. The survey shows 19% of women said they skipped recommended screenings, such as Pap smears or mammograms, because of the cost and 18% took less than the recommended dose of a prescription drug to make it last longer. Medscape (free registration)/WebMD
(12/2)
- Availability, finances biggest U.S. health care concerns
A new Gallup survey of 1,000 adults found 55% believe access and financial challenges of the health care system are the most urgent health problems in the U.S. A similar survey 20 years ago found 68% of people said AIDS was the nation's biggest health care challenge and only 1% cited cost. In this year's survey, 2% of people cited diabetes, AIDS and heart disease, while 11% said cancer and 12% obesity. The Washington Times
(12/2)
- Study: Two drinks a day won't increase heart risk
A healthy middle-age woman can have as many as two drinks a day without increasing her risk of atrial fibrillation, a study of almost 35,000 women found. Researchers said the risk for the abnormal heartbeat, which can lead to a stroke, went up 40% to 50% if the women had three or more drinks a day, but the absolute risk was still low. HealthDay News
(12/2)
- Research finds increase in lifetime cancer risk from CT scans
A U.S. study found that the lifetime risk of cancer slightly increased in as many as 7% of patients who have been routinely exposed to radiation from CT scans. The study is part of an effort to develop tools that would help doctors evaluate the overall cancer risk of patients based on their history of CT scans. Yahoo!/Reuters
(12/2)
- Folate supplements raise infant risk of respiratory problems
A study of more than 32,000 children found babies born to women who took folate supplements during the first three months of pregnancy were more likely to wheeze and develop lower respiratory tract infections up to age 18 months. The researchers say women should not be overly concerned, noting the relative risk for wheeze was increased by only 6% and for respiratory infections by 9%. Reuters
(12/2)
| Trends & Technologies | | |
|
| Work-Life Balance | | |
|
- Norwalk Hospital critical care unit awarded top honors
The ICU at Norwalk Hospital in Connecticut has been awarded the Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence for the third time since 2005. The semi-annual award is given by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses to units that provide exceptional care. Denise White, patient care manager for the unit, says it has gained a great reputation and there is a waiting list of nurses who want to work there. The Advocate (Stamford, Conn.)
(12/3)
| Legislative Policy & Regulatory News | | |
|
- Expert: Faster approvals, aggressive ads may risk safety
Fresh approaches in selling medicines as well as policy changes to expedite approval may compromise drug and patient safety, a researcher at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center reported. However, multimedia promotional techniques also could be applied in postmarketing surveillance of treatments to help improve safety oversight, Dr. David Kao said. Reuters
(12/3)
| ANA News | | |
|
-
Earn cash back at the ANA Cash Rewards Mall this holiday season!
The ANA Cash Rewards Mall is a free member benefit program exclusively for all ANA members. You can earn cash rewards at more than 400 online retailers, including Target.com, Macys.com, Nordstrom.com and JCPenney.com, to name just a few. Now, whenever you are shopping, be sure to do it online and find your favorite stores at the ANA Cash Rewards Mall to earn cash back for every purchase you make at participating retailers. Remember, the more you shop, the more rebate dollars you earn! The ANA Cash Rewards Mall is exclusively at Members Only.
| SmartQuote | | |
|
 | Man becomes man only by his intelligence, but he is man only by his heart."
|
| |
| |
|
Read more at SmartBrief.com |
|
A powerful website for SmartBrief readers including:
|
|
|
|
| |
| |
| | Recent ANA SmartBrief Issues:
- Tuesday, December 02, 2008
- Monday, December 01, 2008
- Wednesday, November 26, 2008
- Tuesday, November 25, 2008
- Monday, November 24, 2008
| | | Lead Editor: Kathryn Doherty
Mailing Address:
SmartBrief, Inc.®, 1100 H ST NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005 | |
| |
| |
|
| © 1999-2011 SmartBrief, Inc.® Legal Information |
|
