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Early identification, coupled with appropriate control measures, reduces the rate of C. difficile infection and the frequency of adverse events.
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In this survey of US hospitals, more than half did not have an identifiable ICU director. Loss of autonomy and income for admitting primary physicians were perceived as important barriers to implementation of the Leapfrog Group's ICU physician staffing guidelines.
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Performance-enhancement supplements, also called ergogenic aids, remain popular among athletes. Up to 3 million people in the United States are believed to use anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS). However, the profile of those using such drugs is broadening.
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Pycky, Pycky — French Maritime Bark and Menopause, Anxious Hearts — Anxiety and CVD
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An integrative approach to high blood pressure ventures into many realms, including herbal medicine. For supporting cardiovascular health and treating heart disease, hawthorn is a botanical treatment that often comes to mind.
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The term "dementia" refers to central nervous system (CNS) pathology that makes it hard for a person to remember, learn, and communicate. It may also involve perception, emotional behavior, and cognitive skills. Usually, dementia presents as forgetfulness, but may eventually lead to disruptive behavior.
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In an attempt to enhance what it considered a sluggish nationwide response to the Institute of Medicine's calls for reducing error and improving patient outcomes in hospital care, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) initiated in 2004 an ambitious, highly visible, 18-month program.
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Multiple recent studies have demonstrated that red blood cell (RBC) transfusion may be deleterious to critically ill patients, as it has been found to be associated with increased mortality following coronary artery bypass surgery, increased rates of ventilator-associated pneumonia and worse outcomes in patients with burn injury and trauma.
