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Carol Hopken, RNRegistered Nurse - School Medicare: Not Enrolled in MedicarePractice Location: 1403 3rd St, Deshler, NE 68340 Phone: 402-365-7272 |
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Novartis receives FDA approval for Afinitor to treat renal angiomyolipomas caused by TSC
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Afinitor (everolimus), the first drug approved specifically to treat non-cancerous kidney tumors (renal angiomyolipomas) not requiring immediate surgery in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex.
Roundup of recent polls shows health law continues to be polarizing
Polls around the nation have examined opinions on the health care law in advance of the Supreme Court's ruling and the presidential election. One poll finds the same percentage of people are dissatisfied with the health law as are dissatisfied with the health care system.
ACR supports USPSTF recommendations for CT lung cancer screening in high-risk patients
The American College of Radiology (ACR) supports the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation (Grade B) for low-dose computed tomography (CT) lung cancer screening of adults aged 55 to 80 years who have a 30 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years.
Supported self-management helps people with asthma control illness, say researchers
People with asthma should be given tailored support to help them manage their condition, experts say. Helping people with asthma take control of their own illness reduces symptoms, improves quality of life, reduces emergency use of health services and even prevents deaths, research has shown.
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Registered Nurse: (1) A registered nurse is a person qualified by graduation from an accredited nursing school (depending upon schooling, a registered nurse may receive either a diploma from a hospital program, an associate degree in nursing (A.D.N.) or a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (B.S.N.), who is licensed or certified by the state, and is practicing within the scope of that license or certification. R.N.'s assist patient in recovering and maintaining their physical or mental health. They assist physicians during treatments and examinations and administer medications. (2) A provider who is trained and educated in a formal nursing education program at an accredited school of nursing, passes a national certification examination, and is licensed by the state to practice nursing. The individual provides nursing services to patients or clients in areas such as health promotion, disease prevention, acute and chronic care and restoration and maintenance of health across the life span.