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Among all factors associated with VRE transmission, VRE acquisition may depend on room contamination, even after extensive cleaning.
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This large, single-center observational study found that 5-year survival of patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation and care at an in-patient hospital-based weaning unit was only 19%.
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This is a personal account of military medicine in the recent conflict. It reflects a view from a relative newcomer to Navy medicineme. I learned many important lessons about providing medical care to the participants and bystanders of war, about the character of those involved in all areas of the conflict, and about myself.
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A once-a-day dose of a valacyclovir reduces the rate of transmission of genital herpes (HSV-2) from an infected partner to an uninfected susceptible partner, according to a new study.
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Schiff E. Acupuncture for the treatment of insomnia. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(11):121-124.
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Johnston BC, Vohra S. Probiotics for GI disorders and antibiotic-associated diarrhea in children. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(11):124-128.
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Getting a good night's sleep. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(Suppl 11):S1-S2.
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Diets low in red meat and fish and high in vegetables and low-fat dairy products are associated with a decrease in the incidence of gout.