Deep Vein Thrombosis

The association between deep vein thrombosis at admission and the time from injury to admission in hip fractures | BMC Geriatrics

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Hickey BA, Cleves A, Alikhan R, Pugh N, Nokes L, Perera A. The effect of active toe movement (AToM) on calf pump function and deep vein thrombosis in patients with acute foot and ankle trauma treated with cast – A prospective randomized study. Foot Ankle Surg. 2017;23(3):183–8. PubMed  Google Scholar  Tanner DA, Kloseck M, Crilly … Read more

Study reveals nursing care gaps in Black-serving hospitals

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A new study – just published in Nursing Research – has uncovered concerning disparities in patient outcomes, specifically related to nursing care, within hospitals that predominantly serve Black communities. The research, which analyzed data from over 3,000 hospitals across the United States, reveals that these Black-serving hospitals (BSHs) exhibit significantly higher rates of specific adverse … Read more