Sampson, Janice; Thompson, Heather L.; Parilo, Denise M. Wall

In children, the manifestations of neurofibromatosis type 1 vary widely in terms of presentation, disease severity, and prognosis. Here, the authors address appropriate patient assessment, nursing interventions, and education for children and adolescents with this surprisingly common genetic disorder.

Rariden, Christina

Affecting 84 million adults in the US, prediabetes continues to be a national and worldwide health concern. Make sure you are up to date on current standards and recommendations by reading this comprehensive review.

Corbett, Keegan; Dugan, Amelia; Vitale, Christina; More

As this literature review shows, long-term opioid use can adversely affect the heart. Learn about cardiovascular risks so you can educate patients who may be at risk.

Carreon, Christian “CJ”; Parsh, Bridget

Although caffeine is the most widely consumed stimulant in the world, many users are unaware that consuming it in extremely high amounts can be toxic. This article examines how nurses can recognize the signs and symptoms of caffeine overdose and educate patients about the dangers of excessive consumption.

Brittain, Chaka

Read how one student's emotional experience inspired his educator to help students expect the unexpected in patient care.

Ruggles, Bernadette Martin; Xiong, Amy; Kyle, Brittany

How does healthcare coverage in the US compare with the Japanese system? This thought-provoking discussion reviews the pros and cons of both approaches.