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Anchor lead: A worldwide survey indicates health problems that are increasing, Elizabeth Tracey reports Taking a look at death and disease around the world reveals trends that are important from a public health perspective. The recent Global Burden of Disease …
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Anchor lead: Just how much abuse do nurses endure? Elizabeth Tracey reports Occupational Safety and Health Administration data tell us that healthcare workers are four times more likely than others to experience workplace violence, a statistic that may not be …
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Anchor lead: What are the implications of the recent viral story on police handcuffing a nurse? Elizabeth Tracey reports A policeman handcuffing an emergency department nurse for 20 minutes in late July went viral, and has precipitated a lot of …
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Anchor lead: How can people with heart failure be safely managed outside of the hospital? Elizabeth Tracey reports Heart failure rates domestically and internationally are soaring, with a recent study pointing to dietary salt consumption as one contributory factor. Nisha …
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Anchor lead: Should everyone be screened for type 1 diabetes? Elizabeth Tracey reports Type 1 diabetes, where the body attacks its own insulin producing cells, seems to be increasing in incidence worldwide, pointing to the need to screen children for …
