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Hypertension: Nursing guide to this cardiac pressure cooker

Patients may be overwhelmed with the multiple lifestyle changes that control of hypertension requires. RN's care guide will help them understand why each step toward normal blood pressure is so important for long-term health.

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Primary care physicians become gatekeepers for patients with concussion

One board-certified neurologist and associate professor of rehabilitation medicine makes the case that the primary care physician is in the best position to manage individuals who have sustained mild brain trauma—particularly those who present days, weeks and months after the injury—and provides guidance for accurate diagnosis, evaluation and post-concussion syndrome treatment.

Dermatology Diagnosis Counselor, an online reference tool, now available

The Dermatology Diagnosis Counselor is an easy-to-use tool to quickly and accurately research and identify skin-related conditions. It is powered by VisualDx, clinical decision support software that builds a custom differential for visual and dermatologic conditions based on patient findings. VisualDx brings you clinical information and images from renowned experts for over 1,000 diseases.

Effective Health Care Clinician Guides

Making the best health decisions requires reliable and practical data. As part of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the Effective Health Care Program conducts comparative effectiveness reviews and provides objective findings on different medical interventions and strategies to help patients, policymakers, and healthcare providers make the most informed choices among treatment options.

Hypertension: Nursing guide to this cardiac pressure cooker

Delivering bad news: Helping your patients retain dire details

After receiving a negative diagnosis, patients often are too emotional to understand or even hear you explain their condition. Help give your patients a clearer picture of what lies ahead with our tips for sensitive engagement and education.