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Study: Anti-cholesterol statins don't reduce melanoma risk
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Despite earlier indications that people taking cholesterol-lowering statins might have a reduced risk of developing melanoma, a study of thousands of women found the popular drugs do nothing to prevent the deadly skin cancer. Evidence from experiments on cells and one trial in people had suggested some of the same properties of statins that protect against heart disease might also prevent melanoma.
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Study compares effectiveness of psoriasis treatments
HealthDay News via Doctors Lounge
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The effectiveness of therapies for psoriasis is variable, and may be lower in real-world settings than in trial settings, according to a study published in the Archives of Dermatology.
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Acne drug tied to a doubled risk of eye problems
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Prescription pills used to treat severe acne were linked to a two-fold risk of developing eye problems, such as pink eye, styes and dryness, in a large new study from Israel. Isotretinoin, which goes by brand names including Roaccutane, Claravis and Amnesteem, is known to have serious side effects, such as bone growth delays in teenagers and miscarriages and birth defects when taken by pregnant women.
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1st DNP in educational leadership online degree program launches
Advance for Nurses
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American Sentinel University recently announced it has designed the industry's first online Doctor of Nursing Practice in Educational Leadership degree specifically to foster the advanced practice of leadership in the nursing education setting. The 42-credit program is open to nurse educators who have at least three years of nursing education leadership experience and a master's degree of any kind.
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Forensic nurses taking lead on rape cases in Maryland
The Baltimore Sun
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Rape is a notoriously difficult crime to prosecute. Of every 100 rapes nationwide, 46 are reported, 12 lead to arrests and three result in prison sentences. To improve those odds, advocates are encouraging more nurses to receive the training to give a forensic examination that can be key to securing a conviction.
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More states restricting teens' access to tanning beds
McClatchy Newspapers via The Kansas City Star
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More than 30 states now have tanning laws requiring parental consent. More than 10 states have banned bed tanning for teens of certain ages. Melanoma rates have been increasing worldwide over the last several decades, dermatologists warn. While the incidence is highest among white males, the most rapid increases from 1999 to 2008 were in white females age 15 and up, according to the National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control.
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Virginia law promotes team-based care by doctors, nurse practitioners
American Medical News
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Physician organizations and nurse practitioner groups often find themselves on opposing sides of legislative scope-of-practice debates. But in Virginia, both sides worked together to craft a law that outlines how they will partner to provide team-based care. The Medical Society of Virginia and the Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners collaborated for nearly two years on the effort.
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Call for nominations for 2013 officers: Board of Directors and nominating committee
DNA
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The DNA's continued growth is dependent upon the selection of new leaders who possess unique skills and the willingness to volunteer their time and expertise to their professional organization. The nomination process involves completion of an Intent to Serve Form followed by the more formal submission of a curriculum vitae, and a personal goal statement. To obtain an Intent to Serve Form, nominate a colleague, and view the complete criteria for each role, please visit the DNA website at www.dnanurse.org and select Volunteer in the DNA; or contact DNA at dna@dnanurse.org or 800-454-4DNA. If you are interested in any of the open positions, simply complete the Intent to Serve Form and submit it by June 15.
DNA rolls out AchieveLinks, providing new member benefit
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 DNA formed a new relationship that will provide more membership value at no cost to the member. AchieveLinks is a member loyalty program where members earn Links loyalty points that are redeemable for valuable rewards when they purchase the things they need every day for work, for home and themselves through AchieveLinks Affinity Partners (sponsoring companies). Members can redeem Links for things such as family vacations, great merchandise and unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Once enrolled, membership in the AchieveLinks program will continue just by maintaining membership in DNA. To learn more and see a list of Affinity Partners and reward options — or to start accruing Links and supporting DNA — visit www.achievelinks.com today!
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