Volume 13 - Issue 9 - September, 2005 - ALTC
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09/05/2008
Residents of long-term care facilities are at increased risk of developing infectious diseases.
Residents of long-term care facilities are at increased risk of developing infectious diseases.
Residents of long-term...
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Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
09/05/2008
Hosam K. Kamel, MD, MPH, CMD, AGSF
Hosam K. Kamel, MD, MPH, CMD, AGSF
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common bacterial infections encountered in nursing home residents.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the most common bacterial infections encountered in nursing home residents.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)...
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09/05/2008
Linda Hiddemen Baroness, Executive Vice-President
Linda Hiddemen Baroness, Executive Vi...
Designed to address shortages of health professionals, the NHSCLRP assists in repayment of health professions education loans.
Designed to address shortages of health professionals, the NHSCLRP assists in repayment of health professions education loans.
Designed to address shortages of...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Department
09/05/2008
The American Thoracic Society celebrated its 100th anniversary at this year’s annual meeting in San Diego, CA, May 20-25.
The American Thoracic Society celebrated its 100th anniversary at this year’s annual meeting in San Diego, CA, May 20-25.
The American Thoracic Society...
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Paul E. Michelson, MD, FACS
Paul E. Michelson, MD, FACS
The incidence of both blindness and low vision in Americans is projected to increase dramatically by the year 2020.
The incidence of both blindness and low vision in Americans is projected to increase dramatically by the year 2020.
The incidence of both blindness...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
Feature
09/05/2008
Wilbert S. Aronow, MD, CMD
Wilbert S. Aronow, MD, CMD
Patients with PAD should have intensive treatment of modifiable risk factors, and be treated with statins, antiplatelet drugs, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.
Patients with PAD should have intensive treatment of modifiable risk factors, and be treated with statins, antiplatelet drugs, and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors.
Patients with PAD should have...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
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Special Article
09/05/2008
Catherine A. Eager, BSN, RNC, ET, CWS
Catherine A. Eager, BSN, RNC, ET, CWS...
Some practical measures can reduce pain during dressing changes, making the experience tolerable for residents in long-term care.
Some practical measures can reduce pain during dressing changes, making the experience tolerable for residents in long-term care.
Some practical measures can...
09/05/2008
Annals of Long-Term Care
