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Infectious Diseases A to Z – Tetanus (Lockjaw)
Tetanus (Lockjaw) General definition and information: An infection caused by bacteria that invade the body and produce a…
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As NIH Develops Research Plan, AOTA Advocates for Greater Research
AOTA stresses the importance of participation and function AOTA filed formal comments with the National Institute of Child…
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ASHA President Makes Statement on Conditions at U.S. Southern Border
Remarks occur on one-year anniversary on Association’s plea to Trump Administration Last June, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)…
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AMTA Endorses Massage for Patients with Cancer
The art is beneficial in countless ways for patients fighting for their health and lives A recent article…
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Kansas Becomes 31st State to Implement Nurse Licensure Compact
Sunflower State made it official on July 1 On July 1, 2019, Kansas joined 30 other states in…
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Powassan Virus Tagged as ‘Deadlier Than Lyme Disease’
Infections becoming more common, experts say The rare but deadly pathogen known as the Powassan virus has its…
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Accomplish More in Less Time when you Climb the 7-Step Productivity Pyramid
The Productivity Pyramid concept states that for productivity improvement activities to be effective and long-lasting, they can’t be…
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Infectious Diseases A to Z – Shingles (herpes zoster)
With this new column, Elite Healthcare will compile an index of various infectious diseases, with occasional highlights of…
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UCF Researchers Studying Link Between Diet and Autism
Does food eaten during pregnancy impact development? A study is underway at the University of Central Florida to…
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Survey: Social Norms Play Significant Role in HIV Screening
Nurses who work in supportive environments more likely to screen patients Recent survey results suggest that nurse practitioners…
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German Research Team Working to Allow Medicines to Release Sequentially
Key discovery for patients taking numerous medications Scientists and pharmacists have long dreamed of a scenario in which…
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The Results Are In! 2019 Physical Therapy Salary Survey
Almost 3,000 PT professionals weighed in on all matters pertaining to earnings Our first PT Salary Survey in…