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Food allergy: a practice parameter

March 13th, 2010 by admin | 0

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Preface S1
II. Glossary S2
III. Executive Summary S3
IV. Summary Statements S6
V. Classification of Major Food Allergens and Clinical Implications S11
VI. Mucosal Immune Responses Induced by Foods S12
VII. The Clinical Spectrum of Food Allergy S15
VIII. Algorithm and Annotations S18
IX. Prevalence and Epidemiology S21
X. Natural History of Food Allergy S22
XI. Risk Factors and Prevention of [...]

Prevention and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease with Natural Therapeutics

March 13th, 2010 by admin | 0

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia in the elderly. This condition is characterized by a progressive loss of memory, deterioration of virtually all intellectual functions, increased apathy, decreased speech function, disorientation, and gait irregularities. It is also one of the best known and important of all degenerative diseases. It is a condition [...]

Nurse Staffing and Quality of Patient Care: Evidence Report

March 11th, 2010 by admin | 0

Objectives: To assess how nurse to patient ratios and nurse work hours were associated with patient outcomes in acute care hospitals, factors that influence nurse staffing policies, and nurse staffing strategies that improved patient outcomes.
Data Sources: MEDLINE® (PubMed®), CINAHL, Cochrane Databases, EBSCO research database, BioMed Central, Federal reports, National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators, National [...]

BREASTFEEDING

February 17th, 2010 by admin | 0

The American College of Nurse-Midwives promotes breastfeeding as the optimal method of infant feeding. Breastfeeding soon after birth may reduce the risk of maternal blood loss and enhance maternalinfant bonding. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months provides complete nutrition for growth and development, and ideally breastfeeding should continue throughout the first year of life. [...]

Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention for Mental Health 2000 National Action Plan

January 25th, 2010 by admin | 0

This action plan contains strategies to address the promotion, prevention and early intervention outcomes identified in the Second National Mental Health Plan. The framework aims to promote mental health; reduce mental health problems through enhancing protective factors and reducing risk factors; and to intervene early to minimise the impact of mental health.
This document presents the [...]

Prostate Cancer

January 12th, 2010 by admin | 0

Cancer begins in cells, the building blocks that make up tissues. Tissues make up the organs of the body.
Normally, cells grow and divide to form new cells as the body needs them. When cells grow old, they die, and new cells take their place.
Sometimes, this orderly process goes wrong. New cells form when the body [...]

The Annual Number of New Mesothelioma Cases

September 7th, 2009 by admin | 0

Mesothelioma is a rare, highly fatal cancer. Exposure to asbestos is the most common cause: 80% or more of men diagnosed with mesothelioma were likely exposed to asbestos in the workplace [1]. Workplace exposure to asbestos continues in Canada, primarily in the mining and construction sectors.
The number of Canadian men diagnosed with mesothelioma each year [...]

Mesothelioma Rare Malignancy

September 2nd, 2009 by admin | 0

Mesothelioma is a rare malignancy involving the serous lining of body cavities (pleura, peritoneum, pericardium or tunica vaginalis testis).
Epidemiology
• Incidence – 1/100,000
• Age – peaks in 40s-50s
• Sex – M>F
• Occurrence – rising in males ?75 years; however, it is not increasing in males and females <75 years
(coincides with OSHA restrictions of permissible limits of [...]

Nurse Practitioner Sample Resume Letter of Interest

May 31st, 2009 by admin | 0

Nurse Practitioner Letter of Interest Example
Job Application
Stefano Borgonovo
2890 Lokananta Street
Colorado Springs, CO 21401
224-286-1847
borgonovo@ngemil.com
May 28th, 2009
Sebastian Giovinco
Operational Director
Take Care Health Systems
3829 Maharani Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 21401
Dear Mr. Giovinco
I was excited to read about Nurse Practitioner job opening at Take Care Health Systems.
I have completed a Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with valid state licensure [...]

MEDICAL CARE Social Anxiety in Teenagers Raises Substance-Abuse Risk

March 24th, 2009 by admin | 0

911medicalcare.com in Anxiety category presents information in the article titled Social Anxiety Disorder and Alcoholism. This article is a series of articles from our other categories in Anxiety, which is derived from a source and a trusted expert. We hope that the article entitled Social Anxiety Disorder and Alcoholism can increase your knowledge about Anxiety. [...]