Body neglect in stroke patients is a neuropsychological condition that occurs due to damage in one hemisphere of the brain. It occurs when there is a deficit in attention or awareness to one side of the field of vision or to the affected limb.…
Written by Stephanie Lica, Berxi Contributor. You pride your dental practice on its strong reputation and commitment to excellence. Your talented, passionate employees are responsible for your impressive track record. Their hard work keeps your office running smoothly. They’ll find it easier to fulfill…
Written by Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR and Christine Herman, WILL / Illinois Public Media. In 2019, the Rockville Centre school district in Long Island, New York, was shaken by a string of student deaths, including the suicides of a recent graduate and a current student.…
The majestic Rocky Mountains, often obscured by thick smoke from wildfires nearby and in other states, threatens the health of millions. Wildfires produce carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, methane, and volatile organic compounds (known as particulates) significantly lessen air quality locally and in downwind areas.…
From hospitals and clinics to correctional facilities and elder care centers, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) provide specialized care for victims of sexual assault. We sat down with the author of Elite’s SANE Adult and Adolescent Core Course, Teresa Devitt-Lynch, MSN, RN, AFN-BC, SANE-A,…
The American Academy of Nursing (AAN) announces their 2021 Class of Fellows. The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) receives a prestigious award for its COVID-19 surge staffing tool. The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is offering scholarships to nurses ready to pursue their…
At least 226 million cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been diagnosed worldwide as of Monday evening, September 13, 2021, including at least 4.65 million deaths. Healthcare officials in the United States have reported at least 41.1 million positive COVID-19 cases and approximately 661,000 deaths.…
Reducing the geographic spread of COVID-19 — that is, changing its status from that of a pandemic to an endemic — will not happen overnight. Vaccination efforts across the globe have started the transition, but the path forward remains a long one. Join Dr.…
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), more than 35 million Americans faced food insecurity and hunger in 2019. Defined as “a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person to live an active and healthy life” by the organization…
The American Dental Association (ADA) adds four new coding guidelines to the Coding Education webpage. The ADA Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention will present a four-part webinar series centered on caring for patients with special needs. A dentist examines the four lessons…