Bencosme, Julie

Nurses may be the first clinicians to spot signs of periodontal disease in their patients. This article discusses periodontal disease in adults, its effects on patients' health, and practical steps nurses can take to help patients prevent or reverse its harmful effects.

Hussar, Daniel A.

Delve into this review of nine drugs recently approved by the FDA, including two drugs to treat atopic dermatitis, two medications for patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, and an important treatment advance for patients with primary progressive multiple sclerosis.

Peterson, Kathleen; Barbel, Paula

Recent studies on how peanut allergies develop in children have led to new guidelines regarding the introduction of peanut-containing foods to infants. This article reviews the evidence behind these guidelines and discusses how clinicians should apply them.

Freeman, Anna

A nurse shares how her experiences working in the field with Doctors Without Borders opened her eyes to the challenges and rewards of delivering high-quality healthcare in extremely difficult circumstances.

Woodley, Lisa K.

To honor a dying patient's wishes isn't always easy, but it can remind us of what it means to truly be human.