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Sepsis Care Is Changing—And It Starts Before You Reach the Hospital

Ian Dennen, MSN, RN, CCRN, NRP, FP-C, CP-C, C-NPT

It starts like many 911 calls do; quietly. A middle-aged patient calls for help after a day of feeling weak, feverish...

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Sunlight, Skin Care, and Aging: How to Protect Your Skin This Summer

Jill Trelease, DNP, FNP, CWON, CFCN

One of the challenges we face with skin care is how our skin changes as we age. Blood vessels become more fragile, so...

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Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Strategies to Support Parents and Teens

Amanda Pelletier, LICSW

Parenting adolescents can be one of the most rewarding—and challenging—journeys. For families whose children struggle...

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Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery Benefits: Smaller Incisions, Personalized Care, Faster Recovery

Hearing that you may need thoracic surgery can feel overwhelming. For many patients, the thought of surgery near the...

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Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Christopher J. Mullin, MD

Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, often referred together as venous thromboembolism (VTE), occur when blood...

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Meniscus Tears: What They Are, Their Symptoms and How They Are Treated

Nicholas Lemme, MD

The meniscus is one of the most important structures in the knee. Each knee has two menisci: a medial meniscus on the...