Investigating acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children.

In late 2021, the CDC was alerted to a cluster of children with hepatitis of unknown etiology at a US hospital. Similar reports began to emerge out of Europe. This article discusses the systematic investigation into these cases.

Informed refusal: A patient's right?

This article discusses the principles of informed consent and informed refusal (IR) in the context of patient-centered care and evidence-based practice, the right of patients to refuse care when properly informed, and the implications of IR for nursing practice.

Focus on pharmacotherapy for depression.

Many patients are prescribed antidepressants. This article discusses depression, as well as the available first- and second-line prescription medications used to manage the disorder in adults.

Anorexia nervosa in adolescents: An overview.

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder that is difficult to treat, and relapse is common. This article addresses management strategies and nursing interventions for adolescents diagnosed with AN.

Treating pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.

Pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) can be caused by infectious and noninfectious triggers. NPs can help children with PANS recover from their symptoms and prevent future recurrences by appropriately screening, recognizing, and diagnosing the clinical presentation of PANS. PANS treatment includes pharmacologic therapies as well as cognitive behavioral therapy.

Bridging the gap: state and private industry response to the lack of a Medicare outpatient prescription drug benefit.

Although there is considerable political momentum and public support for a Medicare outpatient prescription drug benefit, enactment of full-fledged reform will take time given the other political priorities on the legislative agenda. The article describes how various states and private initiatives have acted to increase access to affordable outpatient prescription drugs for seniors.