Antibiotics save lives, but poor prescribing practices are putting patients at unnecessary risk for preventable allergic reactions,
super-resistant infections, and deadly diarrhea. Errors in prescr
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ibing decisions also contribute to antibiotic resistance, making these drugs less likely to work in the future.
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The document titled "Fason pou Gen Laviktwa sou Kolera" (How to Achieve Victory over Cholera) provides comprehensive guidelines on the clinical presentation and management of cholera, particularly in the context of the 2010 Haiti outbreak. It emphas
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izes rapid rehydration as a lifesaving measure, detailing protocols for both oral rehydration solutions (ORS) and intravenous (IV) fluids. The document outlines appropriate antibiotic treatments based on patient categories, underscores the importance of proper sanitation, and offers strategies for effective outbreak control. Additionally, it provides guidance on recognizing severe dehydration and the necessity of immediate medical intervention to reduce mortality associated with cholera.
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Emerging Infectious Diseases; Vol. 21, No. 11, November 2015
Dentists are uniquely positioned to play a role in pre enting the spread of antibiotic resistance. Here are se en simple “how-tos” for safe, appropriate antibiotic prescribing and use when treat
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ing dental infections
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This Cardiac Rehabilitation Change Package was completed by the Centers for Disease Control and
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Prevention (CDC) in collaboration with the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) with the purpose of helping cardiac rehabilitation programs, hospital quality improvement teams, and public health professionals who partner with these groups to implement systems and strategies that improve care for patients who are eligible for cardiac rehabilitation. AACVPR is a multidisciplinary professional association comprised of health professionals who serve in the field of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation.
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Rete lwen danje apre yon Siklòn
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Early Release Vol. 64 ; 1 May 2015
This clinical job aid addresses the importance of maternal health and antiretroviral therapy adherence, as well as care and testing for the HIV-exp
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osed infant until the infant’s final HIV diagnosis after the end of breastfeeding.
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Clinical Presentation and Management for Haiti Cholera Outbreak, 2010