Jennifer Lynn Somma

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• COPD: Know the Signs and Symptoms – Pink Puffers and Blue Bloaters

  COPD is a chronic lung condition that makes it difficult for you to breathe. Know about the signs and symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Blue Bloater and Pink puffer do not develop until the later stages of this disease. COPD is a term used to describe progressive lung...

• What to Expect After Gallbladder Surgery

  The Gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ that is located below the liver. It is found on the right side of the abdomen. Its primary function is to take and store the fluid that is released from the liver to help in digestion (bile). The surgical procedure that is used to extract a damaged...

• What Causes Cat Scratch Fever?

  What is cat scratch fever?Cat scratch fever is also known as "cat scratch disease", which is a type of bacterial infection. The disease got its name because humans contract the infection from cats that are infected with the bacterium called Bartonella henselae, which is one of the most common...

• Creating a Flexible Workplace for Nurses

  It’s no secret that hospitals have a high employee turnover rate. In fact, it’s as high as 70% for new nurses alone. This little tidbit of information opens up the conversation about the dark side of nursing:  High levels of burnout, higher risk of illness or injury for nurses and patients...

• What Is Bisacodyl Used For?

  Generic Name: BisacodylBrand Name: Dulcolax, CorrectolBisacodyl is a type of medication used for the short-term treatment of constipation. It can also be used as a laxative to empty the bowels before a patient undergoes surgery and other types of medical procedures. It is a stimulant laxative that...

• Cystic Fibrosis Exacerbations: A Review of the Major STOP Study

  Individuals and families affected by Cystic Fibrosis (CF) know that exacerbations are not just stressful, but also dangerous. CF exacerbations are associated with lung function decline, poor quality of life, and the increased risk of death or need of a lung transplant. Preventing and treating these...