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UrduUsing data from the National Violent Death Reporting System, a study published in The Journal of Nursing Administration found risk of suicide highest in female nurses as opposed to their male counterparts. Led by Judy E. Davidson, DNP, RN, nurse…
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Alarming Surge: Global Crisis of Childhood Overweight and Obesity
Since 1990, childhood obesity has nearly doubled globally, with the U.S. at the forefront. In Southern Europe, 10-15% of children are obese, while Asia has nearly half of all overweight kids under 5. Nearly 70% of the average U.S. child’s diet consists of ultra-processed foods, which are increasingly consumed by children under 24 months, raising obesity risks and reducing immunological protection. Addressing pediatric obesity requires a multifaceted approach from tackling the influence of social media and advertising on children’s food choices to increasing physical activity.
Empowering Older Adults: Wearable Tech Made Easier With Personalized Support
New research shows how personalized support programs increase the use of wearable technology among older adults.
Scoping review identifies factors taxing physicians’ attention
Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus systematically reviewed 6,448 studies to identify and characterize the literature on clinician attention, compile the metrics used to measure attention, and create a framework of key concepts related to clinician attention.
FAU Announces Formation of FAU Health Network
Three South Florida counties that collectively are home to the largest metropolitan population in the state will soon be served by an academic health network that is a true collaboration of the region’s leading public and private academic and medical leaders.
Rutgers Medical, Nursing, Pharmacy Graduates Share Stories From COVID Front Lines
Last spring, more than 1,000 Rutgers medical, nursing and pharmacy students joined the front lines to battle COVID-19. Four shared their stories from the pandemic’s first year.