A study suggests that adding MRI to digital breast tomosynthesis screening may reduce cancer deaths in women with dense breasts. However, it also increases false-positive recalls and biopsy recommendations.
The National Certification Corporation
Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL6 3,738 followers
About us
For over 30 years, NCC has promoted quality health care by providing nationally accredited certification opportunities and continuing education. NCC certified nurses and nurse practitioners provide Obstetric, Neonatal and Women's Health nursing care. NCC: --Provides national certification and credentialing programs for nurses, physicians and other health care professionals --Offers topical and comprehensive Continuing Education and Procedural Reviews in obstetric, neonatal and women's health care specialties --Promotes quality health care through credentialing and education What is a NCC Certified Nurse or Nurse Practitioner? --Someone who has been deemed qualified by specified practice experience and/or education --Someone who has taken a rigorous national examination in a core competency practice specialty --Someone who maintains their specialty knowledge with targeted continuing education
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http://www.nccwebsite.org
External link for The National Certification Corporation
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL6
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1975
- Specialties
- Certification, Credentialing, Continuing Education, Obstetric, Neonatal, and Women's Health
Locations
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Primary
142 E. Ontario Street
Suite 1700
Chicago, IL6 0611, US
Employees at The National Certification Corporation
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Mary Beth Plotzke MSN, RNC-MNN
Registered Nurse at Valley Health System
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Cara Zehnder
APRN
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Julie Huston MSN, CNM, CLNC
CertiCertified Nurse Midwife, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
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Beth Stuesse, MSN, RNC-IAP, RNC-OB, RNC-MNN, C-EFM, C-ONQS, CLC, CBS, CCE, CHBE
Perinatal nurse and higher education nursing faculty
Updates
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New CE module - WB2620 Neonatal Resuscitation -Reflection On Key Points. List the initial resuscitation steps required to prevent and/or respond to newborns in the primary apnea phase, outline the actions and follow-up indicated for newborns requiring incremental and/or aggressive resuscitation in response to secondary apnea.
National Certification Corporation
nccwebsite.org
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A registry study shows contraceptive guidelines are not followed by female patients with SLE, with only 10.5% of teratogenic lupus drug users having contraceptive use documented.
Alignment of contraception use with the ACR reproductive health guidelines in women with systemic lupus erythematosus within the RISE registry
lupus.bmj.com
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New CE module - WB2619 Disorders Causing Acute Neonatal Respiratory Distress. Explain how the use of pulse oximetry, chest radiographs, and laboratory evaluation can assist in the differential diagnosis.
National Certification Corporation
nccwebsite.org
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"A panel of medical professionals recommends using descriptive language for early pregnancy ultrasound findings, avoiding terms like ""viable"" and ""living,"" to avoid bias and harm."
https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(24)00811-1/fulltext
ajog.org
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A study in Ontario, Canada, linked increased PM2.5 concentration to a 1.12 times higher risk of cerebral palsy in term-gender children, with male infants having a higher cumulative hazard ratio.
Prenatal Exposure to Ambient Air Pollution and Cerebral Palsy
jamanetwork.com
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Babies born to mothers with obesity face a higher risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID), as observed in a recent study. Read more:
Maternal Obesity and Risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death
jamanetwork.com
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Don't forget to come meet NCC at NANN's Fall conference Sept. 18-20! Stop by booth #218 to discover our latest innovations and chat with our team. #NANNConference #NCCbooth218
Attending NANN’s Fall Conference? Visit NCC at booth #218! - National Certification Corporation
nccwebsite.org
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Pediatricians and specialists play a crucial role in identifying ankyloglossia's impact on breastfeeding. With concerns about rising surgical procedures, it's essential to address how this condition, known as tongue-tie, can hinder breastfeeding success.
https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/154/2/e2024067605/198022/Identification-and-Management-of-Ankyloglossia-and?searchresult=1%3fautologincheck%3dredirected
publications.aap.org
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A low-cost ultrasonography probe with AI image interpretation accurately estimates gestational age in Zambia and North Carolina, enhancing low-resource obstetric care.
Diagnostic Accuracy of an Integrated AI Tool to Estimate Gestational Age From Ultrasound Sweeps
jamanetwork.com