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I wonder what is the experience of our colleagues with the use of Hip Protectors. These have emerged about ten years ago and provide a mechanical protection to the vulnerable part of the hip...
19 May 2016 4,240 5 View
Cholinergic stimulation is behind many important functions, mainly in the brain and the neuromuscular system. On the other hand there are drugs with anticholinergic effects in use for many...
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Demand of transparency of health care systems has evolved over the last years. Some of the domains expected to conduct transparenly are pricing and quality of care . Likewise this concept is...
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Concerns has been expressed about some unwanted effects that could develop after years of treatment with bisphosphonates . Please add your knowledge , opinion and experience .
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The concept of " early detection " is related to medical conditions that have efficient treatment and their progress could be halted early in their development. Early detection of Alzheimer's...
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We are now approaching the limit of the highest risk seazon of influenzza ( which is considered to be the end of April ) . Preparations are probably under way for the comming Flu seazon and calls...
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Elderly patients may have reduced renal function induced by age associated changes ( measurable ) and possible other changes. All these, before comorbid conditions and polypharmacy. Please share...
19 March 2015 7,305 3 View
Health Literacy is defined as the ability to read and unerstand basic medical and health information. According to several sources more than one third of the population in North America has no...
18 February 2015 5,655 22 View
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29 May 2014 5,781 4 View
Geriatric medicine is a distinct medical specialty with vast specific knowledge accumulated over the last 30 years. On the other side most present primary care community physicians have not been...
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I would like to contact colleagues close to the Nursing Home Medical System of the Netherlands with regard to their experience in preparing the medical staff. I am mainly interested in details...
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