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An update on management of necrotizing soft-tissue infections
Dr. Afsaneh Motamed-Khorasani Medical & Allied HealthcareNecrotizing soft-tissue infections affect the soft-tissue compartments and are involved in systemic toxicity and necrosis. The mortality rates for NSTI is high if the infection is not diagnosed and treated at early stage.
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Debunking the myth: Red meat and eggs not so bad after all
Lauren Swan Food & BeverageThe early 2000s were full studies that suggested people should no longer eat eggs or red meat due to health issues. Information came out that exposed the risks of eating eggs, which included heart disease and raised cholesterol levels. Red meat was accused of causing heart failure and heart disease.
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Novel therapies for neuroprotection in stroke
Dr. Afsaneh Motamed-Khorasani Mental HealthcareStroke is the second-leading cause of death worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. There is considerable interest in investigating novel treatments for neuroprotection during stroke, but at present no approved treatment is available for pathological processes occurring in the brain during stroke.
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Nursing careers: Building a robust professional network
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationWhether you're a satisfied nurse or a nurse who's totally burned out and ready for change, there's no time like the present to develop and maintain a robust professional network.
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New research showing promise in contraceptives for women
Dr. Afsaneh Motamed-Khorasani PharmaceuticalMany contraceptive methods are available in the market. However, they are associated with the risk of side effects and with chances of drug failure. The cost of the contraceptives is also important, but many of the new contraceptives are not affordable for millions of women.
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Impressive new smartphone apps in health and medicine
Rosemary Sparacio Medical & Allied HealthcareSmartphones are just about everywhere. In the U.S. alone, more than 91 million Americans now use a smartphone. Of course, these devices are much more than just a phone. The fact that there are apps for many areas in personal health and medicine is a logical step to help individuals take better care of themselves and for researchers to find ways for individuals and physicians to do just that.
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Preventing TB in organ transplant recipients
Hannah Whiteoak Medical & Allied HealthcareOrgan transplantation has saved the lives of millions of patients around the world. However, even with substantial advancements in medicine, organ recipients still face significant health risks and complications as a result of the transplantation surgery and the medications they must take afterward.
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A changing market demands new approaches to drug development
Dr. Paul Nelles ManufacturingPharmaceuticalDue to a variety of factors, including shrinking product pipelines of many pharma companies, increasing costs associated with drug development, a blockbuster model which is giving way to more specialized, advanced treatments, and growing regulatory oversight, biopharmaceutical companies are under enormous pressure to compete in new ways if they are going to survive.
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Cultured red blood cells: There’s nothing artificial about it
Rosemary Sparacio Medical & Allied HealthcareBlood transfusions play a critical role in clinical practice. Over 90 million transfusions take place each year. In the U.S., through donations from individuals, blood donor programs, blood banks and the American Red Cross, transfusions are made possible. However, in order to get the supplies they need, all venues must participate.
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Ebola outbreak in Africa and the effect on international travel
Lauren Swan Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThere is currently an outbreak of Ebola hemorrhagic fever in West Africa. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it will most likely be months until the outbreak is over.
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