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981 iPhone-Based Teleradiology for the Diagnosis of Acute Cervico-Dorsal Spine Trauma The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, November 8, 2010

982 Telestroke in Northern Alberta: A Two Year Experience with Remote Hospitals The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, November 8, 2010

983 Youths and Parents Views on the Acceptability and Design of a Video-Based Tobacco Prevention Intervention Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, November 8, 2010

984 Faculty Perceptions of Student Documentation Skills During the Transition from Paper-Based to Electronic Health Records Systems Journal of Nursing Education, November 5, 2010

985 Usefulness and economic evaluation of ADSL-based live interactive teledermatology in areas with shortage of dermatologists International Journal of Dermatology, November 4, 2010

986 Technology entrepreneurship in a research university: transforming innovations into products at Tel Aviv University International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management, November 4, 2010

987 Nurse-led telephone interventions for people with cardiac disease: A review of the research literature European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, November 1, 2010

988 Improving nurses ability to identify anatomic location and leads on 12-lead electrocardiograms with ST elevation myocardial infarction European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, November 1, 2010

989 Improving Nurse Care Coordination With Technology Computers Informatics Nursing, October 29, 2010

990 Representing the Nursing Process With Nursing Terminologies in Electronic Medical Record Systems: A Swiss Approach Computers Informatics Nursing, October 29, 2010

991 Portable video media for presenting informed consent and wound care instructions for skin biopsies: a randomized controlled trial British Journal of Dermatology, October 28, 2010

992 Implementing an Electronic Point-of-Care Medical Record at an Organized Athletic Event: Challenges, Pitfalls, and Lessons Learned Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, October 28, 2010

993 What do first-time mothers worry about? A study of usage patterns and content of calls made to a postpartum support telephone hotline Full Text BMC Public Health, October 28, 2010

994 The Communication of Chronically III Patients in an Internet Chat for Aftercare of Inpatient Psychosomatic Treatment Die Rehabilitation, October 28, 2010

995 Randomised controlled trial of an automated, interactive telephone intervention to improve type 2 diabetes self-management Full Text BMC Public Health, October 27, 2010

996 Cost savings and safety of ICD remote control by telephone: a prospective, observational study Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, October 22, 2010

997 Recruitment challenges associated with a randomised controlled trial within a general telephone counselling service Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, October 22, 2010

998 Telehealth in palliative care in the UK: a review of the evidence Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, October 21, 2010

999 A web-based communication system for integrated care in cerebral palsy: design features, technical feasibility and usability Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, October 21, 2010

1000 Nursing I.T. Innovation Contest Entries Due Nov. 1 Health Data Management, October 20, 2010

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Clinical Pearls in Nursing

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RBP4 is weakly associated with subclinical atherosclerosis

As published in Cardiovascular Diabetology, an elevated retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) level was shown to be associated hypertriglyceridemia and coronary artery calcification, but not other cardiometabolic risk factors, such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, elevated CRP, and increased CIMT. The study involved 709 postmenopausal women from the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS).

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n-3 PUFAs are renoprotective in diabetics

As published in Diabetes Care, n-3 PUFA supplementation (4 g/d x 6 w) in patients with diabetes (n=29) resulted in decreased urine NGAL excretion; there was no effect on urine albumin excretion, serum markers of kidney function, and eGFR. In patients taking RAAS blockers, n-3 PUFA supplementation decreased albumin excretion, NGAL, LFABP, and NAG.

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Homocysteine and folate predict CHD and all-cause mortalities

Researchers at the University of Sydney have reported that the highest vs. lowest quartile of homocysteine (HR=2.45) and folate deficiency (HR=1.53), but not vitamin B12 levels, predict CHD mortality. Further hyperhomocysteinaemia (> 15 µmol/L) was reported to be associated with all-cause mortality (HR=1.47).

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1 Telephone consultations in place of face to face out-patient consultations for patients discharged from hospital following surgery: a systematic review BMC Health Services Research, April 26, 2013    Free full text    Review Article

2 A Review of the Evidence for the Use of Telemedicine Within Stroke Systems of Care. A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Stroke, May 15, 2009    Free full text    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

3 The Redesign and Re-evaluation of an Internet-Based Telerehabilitation System for the Assessment of Dysarthria in Adults Telemedicine and e-Health, December 1, 2009

4 Effects of a web-based stroke education program on recurrence prevention behaviors among stroke patients: a pilot study Health Education Research, April 1, 2013

5 Social Networking in Online Support Groups for Health: How Online Social Networking Benefits Patients Journal of Health Communication, April 26, 2013    Review Article

6 Systematic review of effectiveness of situated e-learning on medical and nursing education Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, April 2, 2013

7 Differences in osteoarthritis self-management support intervention outcomes according to race and health literacy Health Education Research, April 8, 2013

8 Telemedicine collaboration improves perinatal regionalization and lowers statewide infant mortality Journal of Perinatology, April 16, 2013    Review Article

9 Using a mobile application to self-monitor diet and fluid intake among adults receiving hemodialysis Research in Nursing & Health, March 29, 2013

10 A randomized trial of telemonitoring and self-care education in heart failure patients following home care discharge Home Health Care Management & Practice, March 1, 2013

11 Smartphone Use and Acceptability Among Clinical Medical Students: A Questionnaire-Based Study Journal of Medical Systems, April 12, 2013    Review Article

12 Telephone follow-up for patients returning home with colostomies: Views and experiences of patients and enterostomal nurses European Journal of Oncology Nursing , March 21, 2013

13 Using computer decision support systems in NHS emergency and urgent care: ethnographic study using normalisation process theory BMC Health Services Research, April 9, 2013    Free full text    Review Article

14 The relationship between changes in steps/day and health outcomes after a pedometer-based physical activity intervention with telephone support in type 2 diabetes patients Health Education Research, April 2, 2013

15 Relation between telecare implementation and number of treatment days in a Japanese town Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, April 12, 2013    Review Article

16 Smartphone medication adherence apps: Potential benefits to patients and providers Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, April 12, 2013    Free full text

17 Using e-learning to support clinical skills acquisition: Exploring the experiences and perceptions of graduate first-year pre-registration nursing students - A mixed method study Nurse Education Today, March 27, 2013

18 Web-based education for placental complications of pregnancy Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, April 16, 2013    Free full text

19 Computer Modeling of Diabetes and Its Complications: A Report on the Fifth Mount Hood Challenge Meeting Value in Health, April 23, 2013    Review Article

20 Comparison of Print and Web Communication on Cancer Screening First Report Managed Care, April 25, 2013    Free full text

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