Healthcare News

Learn best practices for the care and maintenance of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC lines). Review flushing, dressing changes, and infection prevention using our Guide to PICC Maintenance, and explore the It’s All About PICCs online course for continuing nursing education.

Accurate IV drip rate calculation is a critical skill for nurses. Whether administering fluids manually or checking an infusion pump, precise calculations ensure patient safety and effective therapy. This guide walks nurses through the essentials of IV drip rate calculation and provides handy reference tools for daily use.

An unlikely, decades-old drug is gaining traction as a promising off-label treatment for fibromyalgia, driven by a handful of studies and a growing number of anecdotal reports.

A new light-driven cancer therapy uses LEDs and tin nanoflakes to kill tumors safely and affordably. Developed by teams in Texas and Portugal, it eliminates up to 92% of skin cancer cells without harming healthy ones.

Chemists discovered a powerful hidden antibiotic that’s 100 times stronger than existing ones and effective against deadly superbugs.

A joint statement issued by the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) and multiple licensing boards clarifies who can prescribe, prepare, and administer IV therapy in Vermont — and outlines strict boundaries for nurses and other healthcare providers.

Effective September 1, 2025, Jenifer’s Law (House Bill 3749) creates new rules for who can perform elective IV therapy in Texas. This legislation was passed after the tragic death of Jenifer Cleveland, who received an IV infusion at a wellness spa that lacked proper medical oversight.

Microplastics - tiny plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in size - have become a pervasive environmental issue, found in everything from oceans to the air we breathe. Recent studies have uncovered a concerning new source of microplastic exposure: intravenous (IV) medical devices. These devices, including IV bags and tubing, are shedding microplastics directly into patients' bloodstream during medical treatments.

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in New York can perform IV therapy, but only after completing state-mandated IV therapy training. The scope of practice varies by clinical setting, with LPNs in dialysis often allowed broader IV responsibilities than in general care.