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The four pharmacologic pillars of heart failure management are diuretics, beta-blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and lanoxin.
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New guidelines for the evaluation and management of chronic heart failure from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association reflect a new emphasis on prevention.
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If youve been worrying about staff quarantines and whether smallpox vaccination will be mandatory, you can breathe a sign of relief.
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Here are some items to consider when measuring vital signs in older patients.
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Here are interventions and educational strategies for patients who suffer from orthostatic intolerance, such as the elderly or patients on medications that promote orthostasis.
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An index of 2002 articles organized by topic.
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The final part of this three-part series focuses on diagnosis and management of hand infections and deep tissue injuries. Guidelines for patient evaluation, surgical consultation, and initial antibiotic therapy, when indicated, are provided.
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Thomson American Health Consultants is offering "Imminent Smallpox Vaccinations in Hospitals: Consequences for You and Your Facility," a 90-minute audio conference Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 2-3:30 p.m., EST.
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This report updates the CDCs previous edition of this resource, the 1998 Guidelines for Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases. The recommendations were formulated through a multi-stage process that included a three-day meeting in Atlanta in September 2000, when consultants reviewed the literature and debated the evidence. While the guidelines emphasize treatment, diagnostic and prevention strategies also are discussed.
