More Research Is Needed on Use of Prebiotics in Infants
There is some evidence that supplementation with a prebiotic may prevent eczema in formula-fed infants, but more research is needed before routine use of prebiotics can be recommended, according to a review published online in The Cochrane Library.
Diabetes Care for African-Americans Can Be Improved
For African-Americans with type 2 diabetes, health care-promoted interventions targeting patients, the health care system, or both, can improve the quality of care, according to a review and meta-analysis published in Diabetes Care.
Viral DNA-Based Testing Can Triage Women With Abnormal Pap
DNA-based testing with Hybrid Capture 2 (HC2) assay is more accurate than repeat cytology in identifying women with cervical cancer when their initial Pap smear shows atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance (ASCUS), according to research published online in The Cochrane Library.
AAN Updates Guidelines for Sports Concussion Management
The risks, diagnosis, and management of sports concussion have been reviewed in updated guidelines published online by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) in Neurology.
Interpreting and Using Meta-Analysis in Clinical Practice
Orthopaedic Nursing, April 2013Systematic reviews, which can include a meta-analysis, are considered the gold standard for determination of best practice. The purpose of this article was to describe the process of performing a meta-analysis, discuss advantages and disadvantages of meta-analyses, and interpret the results of a meta-analysis from current research relevant to orthopaedic nursing practice.
Original Research: The Application of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices for Thromboprophylaxis
AJN, American Journal of Nursing, April 2013Mechanical strategies for thromboprophylaxis, such as intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices, are in widespread use. Read this study, which sought to assess clinicians' adherence to ordered IPC devices in critically ill patients.
Diabetes: Follow-Up Support for Patients with Uncontrolled Diabetes
The Nurse Practitioner: The American Journal of Primary Health Care, April 2013The purpose of this critical appraisal is to examine the efficacy of telephone follow-up support for patients with uncontrolled diabetes. Evidence indicates that telephone follow-up can improve diabetes outcomes.
Evidenced-Based Pharmacotherapy for Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation
Critical Care Nursing Quarterly, June 2013The goal of atrial fibrillation management is to maintain heart rate or rhythm control and stroke prevention through anticoagulation. With appropriate management, an improvement of symptoms and a reduced morbidity from stroke or heart failure can be achieved.