Octopuses tweak the RNA in their brains
https://www.npr.org/2023/06/08/1181009210/octopuses-tweak-the-rna-in-their-brains-to-adjust-to-warmer-and-cooler-waters
Effect of esomeprazole 40 mg vs omeprazole 40 mg on 24-hour intragastric pH in patients with symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease – PubMed
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12018920/#:~:text=In%20conclusion%2C%20esomeprazole%2040%20mg,the%20standard%20dose%20of%20omeprazole. Abstract Maintenance of intragastric pH > 4 is vital for effective management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Esomeprazole 40 mg, the first proton pump inhibitor developed as an optical…
Medical Director Report 6-2023
Sexual Behaviors in Dementia Sexual Behaviors in dementia residents is not uncommon. NH residents are not asexual and sexual behavior is a natural part of being human, regardless of age.…
DEA Substance Abuse Training Requirements Announced
ACP Substance Use Disorder Training: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Education: New DEA Requirement | ACP Online
Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory
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Which QT Correction Formulae to Use for QT Monitoring? | Journal of the American Heart Association
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/JAHA.116.003264 Conclusions Fridericia and Framingham correction formulae showed the best rate correction and significantly improved prediction of 30‐day and 1‐year mortality. With current clinical standards, Bazett overestimated the number of…
5 Ways to Target Psychotropic Use on Admission
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FDA Approves First RSV Vaccine for Older Adults
FDA Approves First RSV Vaccine for Older Adults (medscape.com) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the United States,…
Hearing Aids a ‘Powerful’ Tool for Reducing Dementia Risk
Hearing Aids a 'Powerful' Tool for Reducing Dementia Risk (medscape.com) Untreated hearing loss increases dementia risk in middle-aged and older adults, new research confirms. A large observational study from the…
Sensitivity and specificity – Wikipedia
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