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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.…

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Which QT Correction Formulae to Use for QT Monitoring? | Journal of the American Heart Association

May 30, 2023 dashephe

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…

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  Respiratory Protection Plan Workshop To: Residential and Long-Term Care FacilitiesFrom: CDPHE Infection Prevention Program CDPHE is offering training to help facilities get started with the development of Respiratory Protection…

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FDA Approves First Oral Antiviral Drug for COVID-19 | MedPage Today

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https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/covid19/104713 The FDA has granted full approvalopens in a new tab or window to nirmatrelvir-ritonavir (Paxlovid) for treating adult outpatients with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are at risk for…

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May 25, 2023 dashephe

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