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Amoxicillin-Clavulanate vs Ciprofloxacin; AD Therapy and Cognitive Function; LDL Lowering in CHD Patients; FDA Actions
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Non-invasive prenatal diagnostic screening has become a hot topic of late. Large studies from England, Europe, and now 2 from the United States have borne out the efficacy of first trimester ultrasound determined nuchal translucency (NT) testing, with or without additional information provided by first trimester biochemical analysis (beta-hCG and PAPP-A).
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A third stage of labor longer than 18 minutes is associated with a significant risk of postpartum hemorrhage. After 30 minutes the odds of having postpartum hemorrhage are 6 times higher than before 30 minutes.
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When cross-cultural teaching encounters occur, health care providers, nurses, and other disciplines must be aware of barriers to education. While an interpreter can help get the message across, the fact that patients know and understand a regimen does not mean they will adhere to it.
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Ten years ago, nurse practitioners collaborated with pediatric pulmonary allergists at St. Louis Childrens Hospital to develop a plan to manage asthma cases within the hospital setting.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced it will cover smoking and tobacco cessation counseling to help seniors give up their tobacco habit.
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Harborview Medical Center in Seattle had more than 100,000 interpreted encounters in 80 languages last year. To meet this demand, the medical center has created a well-developed interpreter service with 50 interpreters on staff.
