Physiological iron chelators pyrophosphate and citrate have different effects on the proportions of monoferric transferrin metalloforms.

Human serum transferrin can bind up to two iron atoms, one in each of its two domains which are known as the N-lobe and the C-lobe. Ferric pyrophosphate and ferric citrate have been shown to direct loading into the C-lobe and N-lobe, respectively. We report that the iron supplement ferric pyrophosphate citrate directs iron to the C-lobe.

Evaluating and Addressing the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Climate in a School of Nursing.

Background: There is a critical need to prepare a diverse nursing workforce and address issues of structural racism and health inequities.

Problem: A shortage of underrepresented nurse faculty exacerbates the lack of diversity in nursing education. Microaggressions and discrimination experienced by underrepresented nursing students hinder their personal and professional growth.

U.S. Primary Care Provider Needs: An Analysis of Workforce Projections and Policy Implications.

The primary care (PC) physician workforce has consistently been projected as requiring additional numbers to meet the needs of the U.S. The Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) has reported the PC nurse practitioner (NP) workforce to be 90,000 NPs more than required to meet the PC needs of the U.

Inclusion and Belonging at the Bedside and Beyond.

Inclusive work environments lead to a sense of belonging and improve retention.

Creating Collaborative Relationships With Historically Black Colleges and Universities: An Approach to Diversifying the Nursing Workforce.

Background: The lack of a diverse nursing workforce and inclusive nursing student pipeline initiatives can impact existing health disparities in the United States.

Problem: Gaps in the representation of future Black nurses in schools of nursing provide missed opportunities for cultural congruence and awareness.

Approach: Developing collaborative relationships with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) for recruitment is a mutually beneficial strategy.

A Summer Professional Immersion in Nursing Program for Underrepresented Minority Undergraduate Students.

Background: By 2044, more than 50% of the U.S. population will consist of ethnic/racial minorities.

Proctitis in Men Who Have Sex with Men.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are diseases that are transmitted from one person to another person through acts of vaginal, anal, or oral intercourse. The increased presence of STIs among men who have sex with men (MSM) results in a higher rate of STI-related diagnoses, such as proctitis. Proctitis is a common, but often misdiagnosed condition experienced by MSM who present to primary care, urgent care, and emergency settings.

The Perceived Medical Condition Self-Management Scale can be applied to patients with chronic kidney disease.

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a major burden on patients and the health care system. Treatment of CKD requires dedicated involvement from both caretakers and patients. Self-efficacy, also known as perceived competence, contributes to successful maintenance of patient's CKD self-management behaviors such as medication adherence and dietary regulations.