Phosphosulindac (OXT-328) prevents and reverses chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy in mice.

Background: Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), a side effect of chemotherapy, is particularly difficult to treat. We explored whether phosphosulindac (PS), a modified NSAID, could treat CIPN.

Methods: CIPN was induced in male C57BL/6 J mice by paclitaxel, vincristine or oxaliplatin.

Usability of American Nurses Association State Web Sites: A Follow-up Evaluation.

The American Nurses Association supports professional nurses through Web sites administered by state nursing associations, providing important information for current and potential members. Optimal usability of these Web sites is critical for nurses to obtain the information they seek. Heuristic evaluations are general criteria used to evaluate the usability of technology such as Web sites.

Barriers and facilitators to managing multiple chronic conditions: a systematic literature review.

The prevalence of multiple chronic conditions (MCC) is increasing, creating challenges for patients, families, and the health care system. A systematic literature search was conducted to locate studies describing patient's perceptions of facilitators and barriers to management of MCC. Thirteen articles met study inclusion criteria.