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Today is International Epilepsy Day. It is estimated that more than 50 million people are living with epilepsy around the world. Learn more about ways to get involved or
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Today's Top Beats |
🏫 School Nurse Substitute?
🏥 Federal Health Jobs
🧬 Biomarkers & Autism
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HANDOFF |
Athletic Trainers to Stand in for School Nurses?
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An Iowa House bill would allow school districts to hire an athletic trainer instead of a nurse to address staffing shortages. Supporters argue athletic trainers are trained in administering
medication, treating seizures, and responding to health issues, while opponents, including disability advocates and school nurses, warn that trainers lack the specialized skills required for students with complex medical needs. The bill passed a subcommittee and is moving forward for further review. What are your thoughts on this?
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Biomarker Test to Rule Out Autism |
LinusBio’s Clearstrand-ASD test helps rule out autism in children 1 to 36 months old using a single hair strand. While not diagnostic or FDA-approved, it analyzes metabolic histories (to identify exposure to or metabolism of metals) and is available in 44 states for $2,750. Preliminary data—not yet published in a peer-reviewed journal—suggests 92.5% accuracy, but experts urge further research. The test aims to reduce wait times for autism evaluations and improve early intervention.
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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43,700 |
The number of healthcare jobs added in January. Click here to learn how many jobs were added to ambulatory healthcare services, hospitals, and nursing and residential care facilities each.
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PRN
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MYSTERY Dx MINUTE WITH NURSE KEL |
Mystery Diagnosis Minute |
Welcome back for another round of the Mystery Diagnosis Minute! Since February is American Heart Month, let’s dive right back in with another cardiac diagnosis!
🫀 This disorder has to do with the leaflets of one of the heart valves where their floppiness causes the leaflets to move backward into the left atrium when the heart contracts.
🫀 Other names of this disorder include Barlow’s syndrome and click-murmur syndrome.
🫀 Some of the symptoms that accompany this disorder include dizziness, dyspnea (that’s worse when the patient is lying supine), and fatigue.
Think you know the answer? Click here to see if you’re right!
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Kelly McClure, MLS, BSN, RN, is a nursing school instructor for LPNs and
RNs at Ehove Career Center in northeast Ohio. She is also TNB’s resident trivia guru.
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BREAK ROOM |
Healthcare for Artists |
You may have tuned in to the 2025 Grammy Awards. Chappell Roan won a Grammy for Best New Artist and delivered a show-stopping speech. You won’t believe what she had to say about healthcare for artists.
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