Nursing is an incredibly diverse profession, with over 104 different specialties, sub-specialties, and roles. From geriatrics to neonatal care, nurses span a wide range of areas – each requiring specialized knowledge and skills. Here we’ll look at the...
Nursing is a rewarding and challenging profession, with nurses often being the first line of defense in providing healthcare services to those in need. However, the field of nursing is increasingly becoming more competitive, making it essential that nurses have...
Zinc may be a popular over-the-counter supplement to reduce the severity and duration of common colds, but according to Harvard Health, the benefits may be modest at best. In a recent study published in BMJ Open, researchers examined data from 28 different studies and...
Surgeons at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have successfully transplanted kidneys from a genetically modified pig into the abdomen of a 57-year-old brain-dead man. According to the New York Times, the kidneys functioned well without signs of rejection. The...
When Brayden Otten was born, his tiny heart, about the size of a walnut, couldn’t effectively pump his blood. A team of surgeons at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center managed to save his life with some workarounds to help his blood circulate,...
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