Assessing Non-suicidal Self-injurious Behaviors in Adolescents
This article presents current evidence describing the epidemiology, course, functions, and psychiatric co-morbidities of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in adolescents. Rates of NSSI in adolescents have risen recently; studies suggest this rise can
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: From Conception to Menopause
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous metabolic disorder affecting 4%-10% of females. Females with PCOS usually present with multiple problems, including infertility, oligomenorrhea, and signs of hyperandrogenism. PCOS is also
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Once Upon a Time, the Visiting Nurse had a Little Black Bag, Too
Dr. Martin Duke’s poignant article “Once upon a time, there was little black bag” brought to mind that we as visiting and public health nurses also carried a little black bag. Only we were making “home visits,” and the doctors made
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Medicare Part D: Helping or Hurting Our Seniors?
The author focuses on the realities of Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage by reviewing the history, politics, and cost of the program. Epidemiologic data related to Medicare recipients are presented, and the disparities created by the Part D
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