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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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June 2024 Medical Director Report
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.…
New Help for Dealing With Aggression in People With Dementia – KFF Health News
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…