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Melanoma cases rising; young women at greatest risk
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Planning to head to a tanning salon to beef up your bronze looks for prom and graduation or to get a head start on beach season? Young people might want to reconsider. A dramatic rise in skin cancer rates among young adults is leading health officials to shed light on the risk factors, specifically tanning salons, which women are more likely to use.
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Psoriasis drugs show promise
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Two experimental drugs given to patients with psoriasis can clear the skin condition's characteristic thick, dry, red patches at unprecedented rates. The finding paves the way for long-term clinical trials required for regulatory approval of the medications. By toning down a key immune protein, the drugs wipe out many psoriasis plaques while showing few signs of side effects.
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Study reveals trigger that may speed melanoma growth
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Growth of the deadly skin cancer melanoma may be triggered by the immune system turning on itself, according to a new study that identified the mechanism that causes this to happen. The disease is often curable in its early stages but is difficult to treat once it has spread invasively, study authors noted.
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HRSA's Nursing Scholarship Program reserving funds for NPs
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The Health Resources and Services Administration opened its 2012 Nursing Scholarship Program application cycle. The program has recognized the increasing demand for nurse practitioners by reserving up to half of the award funds for students pursuing a master's-level nurse practitioner degree.
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In demand: Technology playing role in nursing practice, education
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Nurses can expect Magnet-designated hospitals and large academic facilities are now requiring master's-prepared nurses for nurse manager and nursing leadership positions, and a trend toward more doctorate-prepared nurses at the director and executive nurse level, said Rhonda Zaleski, director of nurse recruitment at the University of Pennsylvania Health System.
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The Affordable Care Act and the undocumented
American Journal of Nursing
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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act excludes undocumented immigrants from health coverage or from purchasing insurance on exchanges to be established in 2014. Support for the creation of nurse-managed and rural clinics will provide additional outlets for the poor to access care. It can be expected the centers will relieve some of the burden of providing charity care otherwise met by hospital clinics or community health centers.
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Don't take low nurse turnover rate for granted
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The nursing shortage is over and a survey shows nurses have a greater commitment to their employers than they did just a few years ago. "When turnover slows down, when the vacancy rates drop, nurse managers and leaders always breathe a sigh of relief," said one of the study authors, Carol Brewer, professor at the School of Nursing at the University at Buffalo. But digging into the study results tells a more complex story, Brewer suggests.
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President proposes increase in PA funding
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President Barack Obama's proposed 2013 fiscal year budget includes a $12 million increase in funding for physician assistant training. "The funding increase will allow more PA programs to benefit from the health professions grant program and will provide more diversified training opportunities for students from underserved communities," an American Academy of Physician Assistants official said.
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Attention DNA members!
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 Teams are already registering for the Outrun the Sun Race in May! Join people nationwide in support of skin cancer education. Why? Skin cancer is the number one cancer in America. More than 2 million people will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year.
The DNA is partnering with Outrun the Sun, USA Track & Field and the Independent Running Retailers Association in support of sun safety. By registering online for the Outrun the Sun Race in May, you and your patients will support educational programs that could help prevent skin cancer in children and adults. Learn more about how you can make a difference. Learn more at http://raceinmay.kintera.org.
Latest issue of the DNA Advocacy Newsletter is available online
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The DNA Advocacy Newsletter, DNAdvocacy, contains quarterly updates to inform DNA members of healthcare-related legislation and regulations, provided by DNA's advocacy partner, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. Topics cover areas in Budget and Appropriations; a Healthcare Reform Update; Payment, Practice and Regulatory Issues; and Advocacy in Action. Read the March issue and past issues here.
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