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Depression and Anxiety Support Resources and Exercises for Teens

Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental health challenges in teens and adults today. While they affect everyone differently, both conditions can bring overwhelming feelings of sadness . . .

Postpartum Depression Resources for New Moms

Postpartum depression is a mental health condition that affects many new mothers, often occurring in the weeks or months following childbirth. While bringing a new life into the world is often seen as . . .

The Alarming Rise of Cancer in Young Adults - Part 2: Health Challenges and Technology Innovation

In the second installment of our series, 'The Alarming Rise of Cancer in Young Adults,' this article delves into the impact that shifts in reproductive habits and hormonal treatments may have on cance . . .

Innovative Healthcare Tech for Patient Empowerment

People around the world face various health challenges that turn simple daily activities into daunting tasks. Overcoming these obstacles often requires more than medical treatments, such as innovative . . .

Great Discounts & Deals for Healthcare Workers and First Responders

Emergency medical personnel and healthcare professionals have been one of the hardest hit industries dealing with the global pandemic. Many are working long, exhausting hours and risking their lives o . . .

Nursing CEs Made Easy with CEUfast’s Audio Courses

Since its inception, CEUfast has been at the forefront of consistently making the continuing education (CE) process a hassle-free learning experience for nursing and healthcare professionals. With the . . .

Nursing and AI: The Future of Healthcare

When thinking about artificial intelligence (AI), many might picture this sleek robot from a science fiction movie, operating with a near-omniscient understanding of the world. In reality, however, it . . .

The Evolution of the Heart Shape

The heart symbol is deeply embedded in our society on a universal level — recognized all over the world as a representation of love, affection, compassion, and understanding. The easily deciphered sha . . .

Exploring the World of Genetics

On the surface, genetics can be a fascinating topic because it explains the remarkable diversity of inherited traits; on a deeper level, however, it can also unveil the intricate mechanism behind the . . .

Special Discounts and Deals for Celebrating Nurses Around the World During Nurses Week 2023

Nurses Week is a time to celebrate all the dedicated, hard working, and compassionate nurses that are an integral part of the healthcare system. According to the American Nurses Association, this annu . . .

Stay Ahead of the Curve - Meeting Your Continuing Education Requirements Has Never Been Easier

There are few groups for which this is more important than the healthcare community. That’s why CEUFast has set out to deliver a resource that provides nurses with the information they need to meet th . . .

30 Fictional Diseases Ranked by Suffering and Mass Devastation - CEUFast.com - Infographic

What can we learn from pandemic movies, television shows, video games, and books about the ramifications of viral outbreaks? Explore fictional viruses in this creative, and compelling ways, in this in . . .

Supply and Demand Issues Around the Medical Industry

It’s no secret that the pandemic has rocked our world in many different ways. From our health to our wealth, the pandemic has placed major changes in our lives whether we were ready for it or not. And . . .

Risk of Spreading COVID-19 on Surfaces is Low, CDC Says

About a year ago, millions flocked to their closest grocery or convenience store in a hurry to buy up bottles of disinfectant, cleaning wipes and supplies, and – oddly enough – toilet paper. As news b . . .

The Evolution of PPE

The recent shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) have stretched across the globe and have brought to light the important role these items play to workers that spend most of their time in ha . . .

You’re Stuck in Quarantine for Weeks, Now What?

If you are a healthcare professional working on the front lines at a hospital or any type of facility that directly comes into contact with patients, you may have a higher risk of becoming exposed to . . .

Strange Science-The Medicine of Science Fiction

The way in which science fiction has influenced medicine is truly out of this world. From Frankenstein to The Fifth Element, medical technology and procedures have been pushed into actual practice. We . . .

Latest Apple Feature Adds Medical Records to iPhone

Apple is revolutionizing the way patients monitor their medical records by incorporating medical documents right into the Health app on iPhones. The records can include allergies, medications, immuniz . . .

FDA Launches Tool for Doctors to Manage Antibiotic Use

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration created a website to help health care providers treat patient infections effectively. The new approach is part of an effort to combat antimicrobial resistance, wh . . .

CEUfast CEO Goes Green with Solar Energy

There are more than 1 million solar installations spread throughout the country, and the numbers keep on growing. The amount of solar installations more than doubled from 2015 to 2016, and it is the f . . .

5 TED Talks All Nurses Need to Watch

If you are a nursing student looking for some insight into the industry, or a seasoned nurse seeking some extra inspiration, these speeches will get you motivated. TED is a nonprofit organization focu . . .

Lifesaving Blood From the Sky: Drones Deliver Medical Supplies

One pint of blood can save as many as three lives but, blood transfusions cannot save lives if it is not easily accessible. More than 90 percent of roads in Africa wash out each year, creating a hurdl . . .

Mary Eliza Mahoney: First African American Nurse

Such was the motto of Mary Eliza Mahoney. Today, Mahoney isnt a household name like Florence Nightingale, the mother of modern nursing, or Mary Breckinridge, who pioneered the concept of family medica . . .

New App Gives Texas Nurses Shift Flexibility

While hospitals continue to face a nationwide nursing shortage, a Texas-based startup created an on-demand solution to transforming healthcare staffing. The Praos Health app gives Texas nurses and hea . . .

Next generation tech at Human Engineering Research Laboratories

Air-powered wheelchairs, mobile-device-operated robotic arms, 3D printing and interactive kitchens are just a few innovative research projects forming in a Pennsylvania-based laboratory.

Feds Tell Nursing Homes To Address Employees Exploiting Patients on Social Media

A patient’s privacy should always be protected by their healthcare provider, but unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. Patient abuse has been an underlying issue in healthcare for quite some time . . .

First MakerHealth Space in Hospital Let's Nurses Build Solutions For Healthcare

As a nurse, you come in contact with problems all the time and you likely Macgyver your own solutions everyday. If you’ve ever wished for the ability to create real tools that would make your job easi . . .

Spring Cleaning, Nurse Style

Spring is in full swing, flowers are in bloom and people are outside, smelling the roses…and breaking their bones. While that means more patients and more paperwork for you, it shouldn’t have to mean . . .

NurseGrid SmartPhone App Modernizes Scheduling, Communication For Nurses

Advancements in technology have been a boon to just about every industry, especially medicine. From improvements in treatment to tracking details about patients with electronic health records, the dig . . .

New Look, Customer-Requested Features Coming to CEUFast This Spring!

This spring, CEUFast is re-launching its site, offering the same high-quality CE courses on a cleaner, easier-to-use platform that offers more style and convenience than ever before.

Beating hearts, bones and vessels seen in glorious detail with new Revolution CT Scanner

Computed Tomography, more commonly known as CT scans have been used for decades to assess a patient who is believed to be seriously ill or injured.

First FDA Approved Smartphone Thermometer by KINSA Will Track Health Trends Locally & Globally

When most of us think of thermometers, we think of a tool that reads our temperatures, but KINSA, the maker of the first FDA approved smart phone thermometer, has released a thermometer that is slated . . .

Colonoscopy Technology Breakthrough

I have yet to come across a patient who gets excited about a colonoscopy. In fact, most patients avoid them like the plague, even

Evolution of the Stethoscope

A stethoscope is a medical instrument used to listen to the sounds produced by the heart, lungs and chest. The word is derived from the French and Greek as the Greek word "stethos" means chest and the . . .

The 411 on Medical Mobile Apps

Nurses understand that the healthcare industry is one of constant change. The technology behind how we diagnose and treat our patients

How Technology is Improving Home Care

Imagine your patient’s joy in being able to actually see his or her family! Nurses think about continuing education all the time. We just ...