New Study Could Change the Way Doctors Prescribe Opioids in the ER
Finally, some encouraging news about the opioid crisis. The results of a recent study could lead to a change in the way doctors prescribe opioids for pain in emergency departments. Findings from a randomized clinical trial, authored by Dr. Alex Chang, show that a...
5 Ways to Help Patients Quit Smoking
An estimated 480,000 Americans die each year from issues associated with smoking cigarettes. According to the CDC, tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of death in the United States. Even worse, these illnesses cost more than $300 billion each...
What Happened to the NFL and Breast Cancer Awareness Month?
Every Sunday from September to February, millions of people pack into NFL stadiums. Another 15.1 million settle into their couch and watch the big game on TV. That makes the NFL the perfect platform to raise awareness for a number of causes. This October, however,...
PEPID Profiles: Saving Lives with Larissa Braun, RN, BSN
Listening to her mother’s stories about being air ambulance paramedic, Larissa Braun knew she wanted to be a nurse at an early age. Fueled by adrenaline, she knew she was meant for intensive care medicine, and now she thrives in public health.