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Silenced and Overlooked: The Impact of Societal Norms on Women’s Mental Health Care

Silenced and Overlooked: The Impact of Societal Norms on Women’s Mental Health Care

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This article examines the ongoing influence of societal norms and gender bias in the treatment of women’s mental health. Despite advances in medical understanding, many women continue to face dismissal, misdiagnosis, and emotional invalidation within clinical settings. Drawing on contemporary research and lived experiences, the paper sheds light on issues such as medical gaslighting and diagnostic overshadowing, emphasizing how these challenges impact trust, access, and outcomes. It calls for greater awareness among healthcare providers, particularly nurses, and advocates for a more compassionate, inclusive approach to mental health care that validates the experiences of all patients.

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Submitted by Erica Jamieson
Innovation and Technology in the AI Era: Enhancing Healthcare Systems and Nursing Care in the U.S.

Innovation and Technology in the AI Era: Enhancing Healthcare Systems and Nursing Care in the U.S.

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This paper explores the impact of AI innovations in the U.S. healthcare system, particularly within the nursing profession. Key AI applications such as predictive analytics, robotic assistance, personalized medicine, and virtual nursing assistants are examined.

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Submitted by Saleh Alshargi, Ph.D., MSN, RN, CNE, CHEP, Associate Professor
Pyelonephritis: A Review of Literature

Pyelonephritis: A Review of Literature

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Pyelonephritis needs to be diagnosed early so proper treatment can be instituted to prevent further complications. If urinary tract infection is left untreated, it can spread to the blood stream.

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Submitted by Marina E. Bitanga BSN, RN, CCRN
The Challenge of MSA: Multiple System Atrophy

The Challenge of MSA: Multiple System Atrophy

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Five months later his wife called and said “Jack has been diagnosed with MSA and there’s not much they can do.” I asked if she meant MRSA. “No, it’s like Parkinson’s but there’s no known medication that helps.” The diagnosis was made by a neurologist who specializes in multiple system atrophy (MSA).

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Submitted by Margo Quinlan, RN, MSN
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