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Type 2 Diabetes Drug Linked to 35% Lower Dementia Risk in Patients : ScienceAlert

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CDPHE Update on TB There has been some confusion about TB testing and yearly risk assessments, so I wanted to relay my understanding of the guidance. Bilateral LE Cellulitis is…

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August 2024 Medical Director Report

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CDPHE Citations Virus and Vaccine Update: Influenza Vaccines – RSV Vaccine Update – Avian Influenza H5N1 – New pnemococcal Vaccine – Capvaxive (PCV-21) is a new vaccine that might be…

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Enhanced Barrier Precautions

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Please Read: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes | HAI | CDC CDPHE surveyors are looking at EBP and how they are being implemented, QSO-24-08-NH.…

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Legal Marijuana Leads to More Hospital Trips for Older Adults | MedPage Today

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June 2024 Medical Director Report

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The Use of Visceral Proteins as Nutrition Markers: An ASPEN Position Paper – PubMed (nih.gov) “These proteins correlate well with patients’ risk for adverse outcomes rather than with protein-energy malnutrition.…

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New Help for Dealing With Aggression in People With Dementia – KFF Health News

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https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/dementia-aggression-caregiver-resources-help/view/republish/ New Help for Dealing With Aggression in People With Dementia Judith Graham May 28, 2024 Caring for older adults with dementia is stressful, especially when they become physically or…

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