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With US measles cases reaching their highest levels in decades, a nursing-focused CE review summarizes current evidence on epidemiology, clinical presentation, complications, infection control, and critical care management of pediatric measles amid declining vaccination rates.

Breast cancer remains the most prevalent cancer among U.S. women, with diagnoses and mortality projected to rise over the next two decades. Nurses play a central role in early recognition, patient education, treatment support, and ongoing surveillance throughout the care continuum.

An ophthalmic surgeon describes how virtual reality-based intraocular lens simulation may improve preoperative counseling by allowing patients to experience potential visual trade-offs before cataract surgery. The article reflects clinical experience and patient education strategies rather than comparative outcomes research.

Glaukos has launched a keratoconus awareness campaign featuring NBA player Stephen Curry to improve recognition of disease symptoms, risk factors, and the importance of timely evaluation. The initiative focuses on education and public awareness rather than new clinical evidence.

Experts reviewing available evidence suggest melatonin and magnesium may support sleep through different mechanisms, though benefits appear dependent on the underlying cause of sleep disturbance and overall evidence remains mixed, particularly for magnesium.

A perspective article argues that vaccine-hesitant parents often communicate uncertainty indirectly through delays, scheduling questions, or silence rather than explicit refusal. The author proposes an “announce, detect, switch” framework that warrants prospective evaluation before broader adoption.