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• Black Cohosh: Uses, Benefits, and Side Effects

  What is black cohosh?Black cohosh is an herbal flowering plant, which is mostly grown in various parts of Canada and the United States. It comes from the family of buttercup. The roots of this plant are dark colored, hence the name “black cohosh”. These roots are used for various medicinal...

• Some Women May Benefit from Delaying Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy, New Research Suggests

  Mastectomy can be a daunting, but incredibly effective treatment for women who are diagnosed with breast cancer. In the surgery, all breast tissue is removed from the infected breast in an effort to treat or remove cancerous cells, but for women who undergo this surgery, the end result leaves much...

• Leadership is Key to a Successful Nurse Residency Program

  Strong leadership is the lifeline to the survival of any organization or program, and this is especially true with regard to nurse residency programs.An overview of a nurse residency programA nurse residency program provides the hands-on experience for a newly graduated RN. The rationale is very...

• Handling a Multiple Sclerosis Flare-Up

  A multiple sclerosis flare-up occurs when the central nervous system (CNS) becomes inflamed and causes damage to the myelin sheath, which is the protective layer of fatty tissue that covers the nerve cells. This, in turn, disrupts the normal signaling of the nerve cells between the brain and the...

• What Are the Different Types of Croup?

  Croup is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract which involves the larynx and trachea, both of which connect the mouth to the upper part of the lungs. This condition causes an obstruction in the airway, thus making it difficult to breathe. The most common characteristic of croup is a...