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Therapy Dogs Can Ease Nurses', Doctors' Stress, Too

Drugs.com

18, 2024 -- Therapy dogs can help boost the spirits of health care workers in the same way they brighten the moods of hospital patients, a new study shows. WEDNESDAY, Sept. The furry, four-legged friends reduced emotional exhaustion and job stress.

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A proactive diabetes review model: from concept to nurse-led research

On Medicine

Offering an assessment undertaken by a diabetes specialist nurse, identifying risk factors, and through a process of collaboration with the patient, agreeing on steps to mitigate those risks. Though this is not often nurse-led research activity, and such integration often leads to complex funding streams.

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A unique approach. A unique population. Investing in nurses’ mental health

On Medicine

Nurses play a unique role in our healthcare systems. Nurses in the UK There are approximately 704,520 nurses registered in the UK as of March 2022. It is therefore essential to find ways to support our nurses to allow our healthcare systems to stay alive and thriving.

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Nurses: The Unsung Heroes in Pharma and Biotech for Health Equity and Medication Adherence

H1 Blog

But nurses are often overlooked as a solution to addressing health equity and medication adherence issues, especially as telehealth and virtual care become increasingly popular. Nurses are also playing a critical role in bridging the gap between underserved populations and quality healthcare.

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Topical Gene Therapy FDA-Approved for Severe Skin Disease, Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa

PLOS: DNA Science

The newest FDA-approved gene therapy treats the severe, skin-peeling condition dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB). The gene treatment has been a long time coming, but it differs from the handful of other approved gene therapies: it isn’t a one-and-done. DEB has been a candidate for a gene therapy since 2002.

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Advancing and Safeguarding Clinical Research for a Better Tomorrow

Advarra

Furthermore, Advarras IRB includes hundreds of expert members, many of whom bring expertise and experience in several therapeutic areas and disciplines, including oncology, bioethics, investigational pharmacy, internal medicine, psychology, physiology, radiology, public health, pediatrics, nursing, and social and behavioral science.

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Children with Arthritis Living in Less Affluent Families More Likely to Report Longer Duration of Morning Joint Stiffness

The Pharma Data

“Time to referral affects how soon we can initiate multidisciplinary care, which may include medications, physical therapy and occupational therapy that are crucial for improving mobility and joint function over these children’s lifetimes.” ” About HSS. www.hss.edu.

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