Bug Bites: Serious or Just a Nuisance?
Our patients are exposed to flying
insects, such as mosquitoes, wasps, and bees, as well as
crawling bugs, such as mites, ticks, and spiders. Each bug
has its own special bite, some just causing itchiness for
a few hours, but many causing serious problems, some even
life-threatening.
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Some Practical Tips for Early
Alzheimers Disease or Dementia
Are there some practical things we can do for our loved ones who are experiencing early Alzheimer’s disease or dementia? Yes, there are many things we can do to make life easier and more organized for our loved ones who are becoming forgetful or experiencing early Alzheimer’s disease. For ease of reading I will use the words parent and her or she throughout this article, even though your loved one may be your mother, father, an uncle, aunt, brother, or spouse. Staying with one descriptor makes it easier to read—and to write!
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entitled “Bug Bites: Serious or Just a Nuisance?” and
complete the exam Submit
your answers no later than December 15th, 2007.
CEUs will be submitted to the AAMA by January 15th, 2007.
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What Does Sleep Have to Do with Relational Memory? “Everything,” Says a Recent Study from BIDMC and BWH
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and Brigham Women’s Hospital (BWH) researchers led a study about sleep and relational memory. The study determined there is a need to take a break from learning in order to have all the pieces of information fit together. The most efficient and necessary break is sleep.
For more information on how you can use study groups view the full teaching tip.
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Electronic Health Records
Are Here… Are You Ready?
The book provides learners with a thorough understanding of both the terminology of Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and the practical use of such systems in a healthcare provider office setting. The text covers each component of the EHR system, enabling the learner to prepare for real-world situations with EHR software. Some of the topics discussed include problem lists, assessments, prescriptions/medication management, exam notes, and diagnostic orders and results. Companion EHR software provides hands-on experiences similar to what will be encountered in a healthcare provider office.
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Undiagnosed High Blood Pressure in Children
Have you been hearing about high blood pressure being undiagnosed in children? According to a current article in JAMA, about a quarter of hypertensive children are going undiagnosed simply because we are not looking for it. That is not just a few children, but a million children! As healthcare providers, we need to be checking blood pressure (BP) on all children, not just obese children, big kids, and teenagers.
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