This document describes the case of a 96-year-old female patient (L.S.W.) who was given multiple courses of antibiotics, putting her at risk of Clostridium difficile infection. She was later diagnosed with C. difficile diarrhea after developing persistent diarrhea in the hospital. The document then provides details on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of C. difficile infection.
This document provides an overview of nursing informatics including:
- Defining nursing informatics and its focus on integrating nursing science with multiple other fields
- The expanding roles for nurses with informatics education such as new specializations
- The importance of informatics in improving areas like communication, collaboration, and clinical decision making in patient care
- How computer systems can assist in tasks like monitoring patients, storing data, and providing alerts and diagnostics.
This document summarizes the medical history and workup of a 91-year-old Chinese female patient. She has a history of diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, tuberculosis of the kidneys, gastrointestinal bleeding, and fractures. She presented with fever, cough, and renal dysfunction. Testing showed anemia, elevated creatinine and beta-2 microglobulin. Bone marrow and urine tests were performed to evaluate for multiple myeloma versus post-tuberculosis renal disease. The results were more consistent with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance rather than multiple myeloma.
Table Rock Lake is a lake located in southern Missouri that Amy enjoyed visiting for her birthday. She had a wonderful time exploring the scenic lake area and enjoying activities like swimming, fishing, and boating. The trip to Table Rock Lake proved to be one of Amy's most memorable and favorite birthday celebrations.
This document summarizes a journal club presentation on the effects of post-prandial versus fasting glycemia on cardiovascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes. The HEART2D trial found no difference in cardiovascular outcomes between intensive prandial glucose control and basal insulin strategies. Both strategies achieved similar A1C levels but did not reach the target of 7%. The prandial strategy was associated with lower rates of nocturnal hypoglycemia and cardiac failure.
1) The document provides frequently asked questions (FAQs) about online courses, addressing topics like time commitment, deadlines, communication tools, and computer/internet requirements.
2) Etiquette guidelines are presented for online discussions and communications, emphasizing courtesy, professionalism, and academic honesty.
3) Basic computer skills and familiarity with web browsers, email, word processing, and online searching are recommended for online coursework.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
This document describes the case of a 96-year-old female patient (L.S.W.) who was given multiple courses of antibiotics, putting her at risk of Clostridium difficile infection. She was later diagnosed with C. difficile diarrhea after developing persistent diarrhea in the hospital. The document then provides details on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of C. difficile infection.
This document provides an overview of nursing informatics including:
- Defining nursing informatics and its focus on integrating nursing science with multiple other fields
- The expanding roles for nurses with informatics education such as new specializations
- The importance of informatics in improving areas like communication, collaboration, and clinical decision making in patient care
- How computer systems can assist in tasks like monitoring patients, storing data, and providing alerts and diagnostics.
This document summarizes the medical history and workup of a 91-year-old Chinese female patient. She has a history of diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, tuberculosis of the kidneys, gastrointestinal bleeding, and fractures. She presented with fever, cough, and renal dysfunction. Testing showed anemia, elevated creatinine and beta-2 microglobulin. Bone marrow and urine tests were performed to evaluate for multiple myeloma versus post-tuberculosis renal disease. The results were more consistent with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance rather than multiple myeloma.
Table Rock Lake is a lake located in southern Missouri that Amy enjoyed visiting for her birthday. She had a wonderful time exploring the scenic lake area and enjoying activities like swimming, fishing, and boating. The trip to Table Rock Lake proved to be one of Amy's most memorable and favorite birthday celebrations.
This document summarizes a journal club presentation on the effects of post-prandial versus fasting glycemia on cardiovascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes. The HEART2D trial found no difference in cardiovascular outcomes between intensive prandial glucose control and basal insulin strategies. Both strategies achieved similar A1C levels but did not reach the target of 7%. The prandial strategy was associated with lower rates of nocturnal hypoglycemia and cardiac failure.
1) The document provides frequently asked questions (FAQs) about online courses, addressing topics like time commitment, deadlines, communication tools, and computer/internet requirements.
2) Etiquette guidelines are presented for online discussions and communications, emphasizing courtesy, professionalism, and academic honesty.
3) Basic computer skills and familiarity with web browsers, email, word processing, and online searching are recommended for online coursework.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un embargo petrolero contra Rusia en respuesta a la invasión de Ucrania. El embargo prohibirá la mayoría de las importaciones de petróleo ruso a la UE y se implementará de manera gradual durante los próximos seis meses. Algunos países de la UE aún dependen en gran medida del petróleo ruso y buscarán exenciones al embargo.
Este documento habla sobre el programa de televisión "DIRTY PENCIL" que se transmite a las 2 de la noche por el canal MVS Multivisión Digital bajo copyright de 2011.
Smart Farming is a management style that uses technology to reduce environmental impact of agricultural practices. Satellite Navigation is a major enabler for smart farming. The slides supported a presentation given at the Space Solutions conference in Munich, November 2013.
This document discusses different types of abortion, including spontaneous and induced abortion. It defines abortion as pregnancy termination prior to 20 weeks gestation or less than 500g birth weight. Spontaneous abortion, also known as miscarriage, can be caused by fetal abnormalities, maternal infections, lifestyle factors like smoking, or uterine defects. Induced abortion is the medical or surgical termination of pregnancy. Methods include suction aspiration, dilation and curettage, dilation and evacuation, or medication with mifepristone or methotrexate depending on gestational age. Recurrent abortion refers to three or more consecutive spontaneous losses and can sometimes be caused by autoimmune disorders.
The document reports on the morbidity and mortality cases from the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Perpetual Succour Hospital for August 2011, including statistics on hospital admissions, census in family medicine, leading causes of morbidity, and mortality cases. Internal medicine had the highest percentage of total admissions at 46%, while the top three leading causes of morbidity in family medicine were acute gastroenteritis, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections. The single mortality case was a 50-year-old female with invasive ductal carcinoma of the left breast.
This document provides information about newborn care, infections, and diseases. It discusses common newborn infections like group B streptococcal disease and listeriosis. It also covers signs of infection like fever, meningitis, and sepsis. Additionally, it mentions congenital infections babies can be born with like rubella, toxoplasmosis, and cytomegalovirus. The document emphasizes the importance of prenatal care and visiting a health facility if a newborn appears troubled to help prevent and treat infections early.
Teenage drug and alcohol abuse can have serious short-term and long-term consequences. In the short-term, drugs and alcohol can cause nausea, dizziness, headaches and other issues. Long-term effects include liver damage, brain damage, and even death from overdose. Similarly, alcohol abuse in the short-term can impact perception and coordination, while long-term effects involve health issues like stomach problems, vitamin deficiencies, and liver/heart damage. The best approaches for teens struggling with addiction include seeking professional help, getting family support, and participating in detox and recovery programs like Alcoholics Anonymous.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
La Unión Europea ha acordado un embargo petrolero contra Rusia en respuesta a la invasión de Ucrania. El embargo prohibirá la mayoría de las importaciones de petróleo ruso a la UE y se implementará de manera gradual durante los próximos seis meses. Algunos países de la UE aún dependen en gran medida del petróleo ruso y buscarán exenciones al embargo.
Este documento habla sobre el programa de televisión "DIRTY PENCIL" que se transmite a las 2 de la noche por el canal MVS Multivisión Digital bajo copyright de 2011.
Smart Farming is a management style that uses technology to reduce environmental impact of agricultural practices. Satellite Navigation is a major enabler for smart farming. The slides supported a presentation given at the Space Solutions conference in Munich, November 2013.
This document discusses different types of abortion, including spontaneous and induced abortion. It defines abortion as pregnancy termination prior to 20 weeks gestation or less than 500g birth weight. Spontaneous abortion, also known as miscarriage, can be caused by fetal abnormalities, maternal infections, lifestyle factors like smoking, or uterine defects. Induced abortion is the medical or surgical termination of pregnancy. Methods include suction aspiration, dilation and curettage, dilation and evacuation, or medication with mifepristone or methotrexate depending on gestational age. Recurrent abortion refers to three or more consecutive spontaneous losses and can sometimes be caused by autoimmune disorders.
The document reports on the morbidity and mortality cases from the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Perpetual Succour Hospital for August 2011, including statistics on hospital admissions, census in family medicine, leading causes of morbidity, and mortality cases. Internal medicine had the highest percentage of total admissions at 46%, while the top three leading causes of morbidity in family medicine were acute gastroenteritis, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections. The single mortality case was a 50-year-old female with invasive ductal carcinoma of the left breast.
This document provides information about newborn care, infections, and diseases. It discusses common newborn infections like group B streptococcal disease and listeriosis. It also covers signs of infection like fever, meningitis, and sepsis. Additionally, it mentions congenital infections babies can be born with like rubella, toxoplasmosis, and cytomegalovirus. The document emphasizes the importance of prenatal care and visiting a health facility if a newborn appears troubled to help prevent and treat infections early.
Teenage drug and alcohol abuse can have serious short-term and long-term consequences. In the short-term, drugs and alcohol can cause nausea, dizziness, headaches and other issues. Long-term effects include liver damage, brain damage, and even death from overdose. Similarly, alcohol abuse in the short-term can impact perception and coordination, while long-term effects involve health issues like stomach problems, vitamin deficiencies, and liver/heart damage. The best approaches for teens struggling with addiction include seeking professional help, getting family support, and participating in detox and recovery programs like Alcoholics Anonymous.