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The British government will soon allow over-the-counter (OTC) sales of Mercks simvastatin (Zocor), marking the first time any country has allowed the OTC sale of a statin.
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This article summarizes the major findings of the United States Public Health Service guideline: Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence, a comprehensive, evidence-based strategy for treating tobacco dependence. It also provides recommendations for delivering effective clinical interventions to treat tobacco dependence in the primary care setting including behavioral therapies, first-line medications, and second-line medications. The article concludes with updated information about new medications under development.
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We do a great job. Everyone loves our nurses, and our outcomes
are great. You may feel this way about your agency, and it may be true. But is it enough to make your agency stand out from the dozens or hundreds of agencies with which you compete?
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Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy G. Thompson recently announced the three states where Medicare will conduct a demonstration project involving a new definition for homebound that would allow Medicare beneficiaries receiving home health benefits to leave their homes more frequently and for longer periods without risking the loss of those benefits.
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As the population ages and the needs of seniors change, home health managers are looking for ways to make their services more applicable to todays senior population.
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Families with aging parents and other relatives need resources to help them address problems that arise as family members take on the role of caregiver. A source of support and information is important.
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Planning is something Americans do on a regular basis. They plan their vacations. They plan for the birth of a new baby. They plan for retirement. And they even plan for death. Yet few plan for the aging process.
