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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nursing for October 2018. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.<\/p>\n
Opioid Use Often Persists in Workers’ Compensation Claimants<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Many patients in a workers’ compensation cohort have persistent opioid use, according to a study published online Oct. 26 in JAMA Network Open<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Lead Screen in Kids, Pregnancy<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has concluded that current evidence is insufficient for assessing the balance of harms and benefits of screening for elevated blood lead levels in asymptomatic children and pregnant women. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online Oct. 30.<\/p>\n Draft Recommendation Statement<\/a><\/p>\n Evidence Review — Children<\/a><\/p>\n Evidence Review — Pregnant Women<\/a><\/p>\n Antibiotics, Acid Suppressants in Infancy May Up Obesity Risk<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Prescription of antibiotics and acid-suppressing medications in early childhood is associated with an increased risk for obesity, according to a study published online Oct. 30 in Gut<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n 50 Percent of Children Aged 2 to 5 Years Fear Doctor Visits<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Half of parents report that their children aged 2 to 5 years are afraid of going to the doctor, according to survey results published in the Oct. 15 Mott Poll Report<\/i>.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Diagnoses, Treatment of Mental Health Conditions Up in College<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Among college students, self-reported diagnoses and treatment of mental health conditions are increasing, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in the Journal of American College Health<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Black, Low-Income Women May Not Report Barriers to Care<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Black women, women living in poverty, and those with higher levels of distrust are less likely to report barriers to timely screening mammography, according to a study published online Sept. 24 in Cancer<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract<\/a><\/p>\n Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Prenatal Exposure to Phthalates Linked to Language Delay<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Oct. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Prenatal exposure to phthalates is associated with language delay in children, according to a study published online Oct. 29 in JAMA Pediatrics<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Therapeutic Lifestyle Intervention in Church Helpful for BP Control<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Oct. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A therapeutic lifestyle change (TLC) intervention plus motivational interviewing (MINT) sessions delivered in churches can reduce systolic blood pressure (BP) among blacks compared with health education (HE) alone, according to a study published online Oct. 9 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial<\/a><\/p>\n Community Health Worker Intervention Beneficial<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Oct. 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A standardized community health worker (CHW)-delivered intervention, Individual Management for Patient-Centered Targets, improves patient-perceived quality of care and reduces hospitalizations for low-income patients with chronic diseases, according to a study published online Oct. 22 in JAMA Internal Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Health Officers Express Concerns About Vaccine Exemptions<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Oct. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — After the passage of Senate Bill 277 (SB277) in California, which eliminated nonmedical vaccine exemptions for school entry, health officers and immunization staff reported concerns including an increase in medical exemptions, according to a study published online Oct. 29 in Pediatrics<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial<\/a><\/p>\n Low Levels of Flu Reported in U.S. From May to October<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Oct. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — From May 20 to Oct. 13, 2018, low levels of influenza activity were reported in the United States, according to a study published online Oct. 25 in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Many Hospitals Noncompliant With Record Request Regulations<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Oct. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Among top-ranked U.S. hospitals, data reveal discrepancies in information provided to patients regarding medical records release processes as well as noncompliance with state and federal regulations, according to a study published online Oct. 5 in JAMA Network Open<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Healthier Diet Tied to Lower Mortality Risk in CRC Patients<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Oct. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Colorectal cancer (CRC) patients who follow healthy diets before or after diagnosis have a decreased risk for mortality, according to a study published online Oct. 19 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n ASN: Home Dialysis Associated With Improved Survival<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Oct. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Home hemodialysis (HHD) is associated with better survival than in-center hemodialysis (IHD) among incident dialysis patients, according to a study presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s Kidney Week, held Oct. 23 to 28 in San Diego.<\/p>\n Abstract<\/a><\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Paid Family Leave Policies May Modestly Increase Breastfeeding<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Oct. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Women in states with paid family leave (PFL) policies have a modestly greater likelihood of exclusively breastfeeding at six months, according to a study published online Oct. 25 in the American Journal of Public Health<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Nurse-Led Care Efficacious, Cost-Effective for Gout<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Oct. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For patients with gout, nurse-led care is efficacious and cost-effective compared with usual care led by general practitioners (GPs), according to a study published Oct. 20 in The Lancet<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial<\/a><\/p>\n Odds of Overweight\/Obesity Up for Children With Autism<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Oct. 29, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have increased odds of overweight\/obesity compared with general population controls after adjustment for child co-occurring conditions, according to a study published online Oct. 9 in The Journal of Pediatrics<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Trump Administration Announces Plan to Cut Drug Prices<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Oct. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In an effort to cut high drug costs, the prices paid by Medicare for certain prescription drugs would be based on those in other advanced industrial nations, according to a proposal announced Oct. 25 by the Trump administration.<\/p>\n HHS Study<\/a><\/p>\n New York Times<\/i> Article<\/a><\/p>\n Pneumococcal Vaccine Recs Cause Confusion Among Docs<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Oct. 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — While primary care physicians overwhelmingly recommend pneumococcal vaccines, there is a gap in their knowledge of how to implement related vaccine recommendations, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Oxygen Saturation Should Not Top 96 Percent in Acutely Ill<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Oct. 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For acutely ill patients, an oxygen saturation of no more than 96 percent should be maintained, according to a clinical practice guideline published online Oct. 24 in the BMJ<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial<\/a><\/p>\n Independent Links for Genetics, Lifestyle With Incident Stroke<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Oct. 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Genetic and lifestyle factors are independently associated with incident stroke among men and women aged 40 to 73 years, according to a study published online Oct. 24 in the BMJ<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n FDA Approves First New Influenza Drug in 20 Years<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Oct. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For the first time in nearly two decades, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new type of antiviral influenza drug.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n 7 Children Dead From Adenovirus Outbreak in New Jersey<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Oct. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — New Jersey health officials on Wednesday confirmed the deaths of seven children after infection with an adenovirus.<\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n Article from The Record<\/i> (Bergen County)<\/a><\/p>\n Tibia Lead Levels Linked to Risk of Resistant-Hypertension<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Oct. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Tibia lead levels are associated with resistant-hypertension (HTN), according to a study published online Oct. 24 in the Journal of the American Heart Association<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Most Supplements Contain Prohibited Stimulants<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Oct. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Many supplements contain one or more stimulants that have been the subject of U.S. Food and Drug Administration-issued public notices, according to a research letter published online Oct. 22 in JAMA Internal Medicine<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Editor’s Note (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n High-Dose Flu Vaccine May Cut Hospitalization in Dialysis Patients<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Receipt of the high-dose influenza vaccine in 2016 to 2017 was associated with lower rates of hospitalization among dialysis patients, according to a study published online Oct. 23 in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n White House Unveils New Insurance Option for Small Firms<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Oct. 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A plan to allow small businesses to use tax-free accounts to provide health coverage for employees was announced today by the Trump administration.<\/p>\n AP News<\/i> Article<\/a><\/p>\n More Information<\/a><\/p>\n USPSTF Recommends Screening Women for Partner Violence<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Oct. 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Clinicians should screen women of reproductive age for intimate partner violence (IPV) and refer women to ongoing support services if necessary, according to a U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) final recommendation statement published in the Oct. 23\/30 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association<\/i>.<\/p>\n Evidence Report<\/a><\/p>\n Final Recommendation Statement<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial<\/a><\/p>\n Policy Denying Coverage for Nonemergent ED Visits Imprecise<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Oct. 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A policy retrospectively denying insurance coverage if an emergency department discharge diagnosis is determined to be nonemergent is not associated with accurate identification of unnecessary emergency department visits, according to a study published online Oct. 19 in JAMA Network Open<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial<\/a><\/p>\n Advance Care Planning Lowers Symptoms in Teens With HIV<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Oct. 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Family-centered pediatric advance care planning (FACE pACP) is associated with a lower likelihood of symptoms and suffering for adolescents with HIV, according to a study published online Oct. 19 in Pediatrics<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Unrestricted Diet OK More Than One Day Before Colonoscopy<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Oct. 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Unrestricted diets are acceptable more than one day before colonoscopy among patients using a split-dose bowel regimen, according to a study published in the October issue of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Inadequate Reimbursement May Mar Diabetes Prevention Program<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Oct. 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The costs of delivering a new Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) may be higher than the expected reimbursement, according to a study published in the November issue of Medical Care<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Neglect Higher in For-Profit Nursing Homes<\/font><\/p>\n TUESDAY, Oct. 23, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Residents of for-profit nursing homes are more likely to suffer neglect compared with elderly residents living in the community or in not-for-profit facilities, according to a study published online Oct. 9 in Gerontology<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Postnatal Education Increases Pain Relief Use at Vaccinations<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Oct. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In-hospital postnatal education about infant pain management at vaccinations leads to more frequent use of pain relief interventions, according to a study published online Oct. 22 in CMAJ<\/i>, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Guidelines Outlined to Ease Peds Transition to Adult Health Care<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Oct. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Guidelines have been updated to support the health care transition from adolescence to adulthood, according to a clinical report published online Oct. 22 in Pediatrics<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Glucose Dysregulation Seen Years Before Diabetes Diagnosis<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Oct. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Individuals who develop diabetes or prediabetes have elevated fasting plasma glucose (FPG) at least 10 years before diagnosis, according to an observational study recently published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Percent Weight Regain Predicts Health Risks Post-Bariatric Surgery<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Oct. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Measuring the percentage of weight regained following the maximum amount of weight lost after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery best predicts a patient’s risk for several serious health problems, according to a study published in the Oct. 16 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial<\/a><\/p>\n Adolescent, Young Adult Pod-Based E-Cigarette Use Up<\/font><\/p>\n MONDAY, Oct. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Adolescents and young adults are increasingly using electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) products such as pod-based systems but have misperceptions and lack of knowledge about these products, according to a study published online Oct. 19 in JAMA Network Open<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial<\/a><\/p>\n CDC: First U.S. Case of Rat-Borne Andes Virus Diagnosed<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Oct. 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The first confirmed U.S. case of a virus carried by South American rodents occurred earlier this year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.<\/p>\n CNN<\/i> Article<\/a><\/p>\n CDC Case Report<\/a><\/p>\n CDC: Vaccination Rates More Than 95 Percent for Kindergartners<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Oct. 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Overall vaccination coverage is high among the nation’s kindergarten students, according to research published in the Oct. 12 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Limited Success for Changing Diet and Exercise Among Nurses<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Oct. 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Implementation of a workplace intervention to change diet and physical activity (PA) behavior was partially successful among nurses, with the ability to change both diet and PA at the same time described as challenging, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Variability in Geographic Availability of New Antibiotics<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Oct. 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There is considerable variability in the geographic availability of antibiotics, according to a study published online Oct. 16 in PLOS ONE<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n 2014 to 2016 Saw 470 Percent Increase in HIV PrEP Use in U.S.<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Oct. 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — From 2014 to 2016 there was an increase in the annual number of HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) users in the United States, although only about 7 percent of those with indications for PrEP were prescribed PrEP in 2016, according to research published in the Oct. 18 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Light Use of Topical Skin Tx Before Radiotherapy Seems Safe<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Oct. 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Contrary to the advice most cancer patients receive, light or moderate use of topical agents before radiation treatment does not appear to increase the radiation dose to the skin, according to a study published online Oct. 18 in JAMA Oncology<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial<\/a><\/p>\n Asthma May Raise Obesity Risk Later in Childhood<\/font><\/p>\n FRIDAY, Oct. 19, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Early-onset asthma and wheezing may contribute to an increased risk of developing obesity later in childhood, according to a study published in the Sept. 1 issue of the European Respiratory Journal<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)<\/a><\/p>\n Sharp Drop in U.S. Life Expectancy Rankings by 2040<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Oct. 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — The United States will have the largest drop in life expectancy rankings of all high-income countries by 2040, a new study says.<\/p>\n CNN<\/i> Article<\/a><\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial<\/a><\/p>\n Model Identifies Adolescents at Risk for Smoking Initiation<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Oct. 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A novel prognostic tool can be used to accurately identify adolescents at risk for initiating cigarette smoking, according to a study published online Oct. 1 in Pediatrics<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Editorial<\/a><\/p>\n Mortality Due to Suicide, Alcohol, Accidents Up in Diabetes<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Oct. 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Patients with diabetes have increased mortality due to suicide, alcohol-related causes, and accidents than those without diabetes, according to a study published in the November issue of the European Journal of Endocrinology<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n Clostridium difficile<\/i> Spores Survive Laundering of Sheets<\/font><\/p>\n WEDNESDAY, Oct. 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Clostridium difficile<\/i> spores are able to survive laundering through a commercial washer extractor, according to a study published online Oct. 16 in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology<\/i>.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text<\/a><\/p>\n CDC: Many Pregnant Women Not Receiving Immunizations<\/font><\/p>\n THURSDAY, Oct. 18, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Many pregnant women are not getting recommended vaccinations, with less than half of those pregnant during the peak influenza vaccination period in 2017 to 2018 reporting being vaccinated before or during their pregnancy, according to research published in the Sept. 28 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report<\/i>.<\/p>\n