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FACILITY PROFILE |
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Striking the Perfect Balance |
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by Kathyrn Olson |
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Reining in costs while maximizing patient care is the goal at Arkansas Children's Hospital. |
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Developments in Cystic Fibrosis |
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by Sally Lane |
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Recent genetic discoveries are paving the way for groundbreaking treatments. |
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Conquering the Global TB Epidemic |
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by Neil W. Schluger, MD |
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In the absence of an effective vaccine, prompt diagnosis and therapy are the keys to wiping out this disease. |
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Pulse Oximetry in Neonates |
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by Krishna Mullahoo, RRT |
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This valuable tool has optimized care for newborns with chronic lung disease. |
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The Next Wave in Asthma Care |
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by Kathryn Olson |
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Scientists have made impressive strides the past few years. Is a cure next? |
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Nutrition in COPD Patients |
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by Paul Zolty, MD |
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Up to 70 percent of COPD Patients may be significantly malnourished. |
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Oxygenation: Measure the Right Thing |
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by Sharon S. Ehrmeyer, PhD, MT, John J. Ancy, MA, RRT, and Ronald H. Laessig, PhD |
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Reviewing all the steps needed to accurately assess a patient's oxygenation status can prevent oversimplifications and mistakes. |
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Pressure-Controlled Ventilation |
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by Marshall L. Post, RRT |
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Using PCV early in a patient's clinical course may improve outcomes. |
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Current Management of HIV Disease |
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by Jeanne Wallace, MD |
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Prospects for AIDS patients seem to be growing more favorable each year. |
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The Cardiovascular Effects of Sleep-Disordered Breathing |
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by Frank D. Sutton, MD, FACP, FCCP |
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For some patients, a good night's sleep could mean the difference between life and death. |
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Experts here are available to answer all your questions!