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1. Deadly MRSA strain appears partly immune to treatment
AANP SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2009
The USA600 strain of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infects the bloodstream and is five times more lethal than other MRSA strains, and it appears to be partly immune to a drug used to treat it, researchers said. The study found about 50% of patients infected with the strain died within a month. HealthDay News (11/01)
2. Study finds two antibiotics may be unsafe during pregnancy
AANP SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2009
The most commonly used antibiotics during early pregnancy are safe, but a study found others may pose a risk of birth defects. Researchers who studied drugs used for urinary tract infections found women who had babies with birth defects were more likely to have taken two types of antibiotics, sulfa drugs and nitrofurantoins. Yahoo! (11/02)
3. Survey shows U.S. providers overuse Pap tests
AANP SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2009
A survey of 1,200 primary care providers in the U.S. found less than 25% made Pap test recommendations that were completely consistent with major guidelines. National Cancer Institute researchers said it wasn't that providers failed to recommend the test, but rather they used it too often in cases where testing wasn't needed. Reuters (11/02)
4. Report lists cancer types most affected by obesity
AANP SmartBrief | Nov 05, 2009
The American Institute for Cancer Research has released a report linking about 100,500 new cancer cases to obesity every year. The report lists breast, endometrial and kidney cancers among the cancer types most strongly linked to extra weight. USA TODAY (11/05)
5. Which of the following do you think will see the most growth in 2010?
AANP SmartBrief | Nov 02, 2009
Look out for the AANP SmartBrief Year-End Report on Dec. 8 and 15. The results of this poll will appear in Part 2 on Dec. 15.
6. Study links salt, diet soda to kidney function decline
AANP SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2009
Two separate studies found that the risk of kidney function decline is greater in women who consume large amounts of sodium or artificially sweetened beverages. Researchers say the findings are consistent with experimental animal data, but additional studies are needed. Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The (free registration) (11/02)
7. New Jersey NP leads creation of three-tiered DNR system
AANP SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2009
Staff at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, N.J., have created a three-tiered system for dealing with DNR codes. Nurse practitioner Tina Basenese said the palliative care team knew any form they created had to stay in one place on a patient's chart and the care plan had to be clear to providers, staff, patients and families. Nurse.com (11/02)
8. Government study measures state-by-state sleeplessness
AANP SmartBrief | Nov 02, 2009
A government study found people in West Virginia have the most trouble getting enough sleep, with almost one in five reporting they didn't get even one good night's rest in the previous month. Tennessee, Kentucky and Oklahoma also were above the national average of one in 10, while in North Dakota only one in 13 people reported they had trouble sleeping. Yahoo! (10/30)
9. 1 dose of H1N1 flu vaccine protects pregnant women, NIAID says
AANP SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2009
Clinical trials conducted by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases showed that one dose of the H1N1 flu vaccine is safe and can protect pregnant women against the flu, but children younger than 10 still need two doses of the vaccine given one month apart. An official from the National Vaccine Program Office also announced the formation of a panel of experts that will keep track of adverse effects reported in relation to the vaccine. New York Times, The (11/02)
10. National NP Week begins Sunday
AANP SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2009
Nov. 8 to 14 is National NP Week. The theme for this year's celebration is "Nurse Practitioners -- 125,000 Solutions to the Primary Care Shortage." The 2009 AANP National NP Week Resource Guide is available here. With health care reform at the top of the national agenda this year, there has never been a better time to demonstrate to your communities the value of NP-delivered health care. Plan now to make NP Week 2009 an event to remember.
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