Bio
Dr. Thompson was a faculty member for over 30 years in a pediatric specialty. She is a past president and current CEO of Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing.
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Sharecare News posted a story about Pediatric Nursing:WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) -- A new topical lotion may offer parents a faster, more effective way to get rid of head lice.
Researchers report that just one treatment of topical ivermectin, an insecticide, kept almost three-quarters of treated children lice-free two weeks after ...Full Article
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Patricia Thompson of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:Don’t only people who are dirty get lice?No, they are very small insects that spread easily from person to person through close contact. There are several types, but headlice are usually found on children who are together in groups at school or home. Sharing personal belongings like combs can also spread lice from one person to another. Full Post
