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Mass. aims to cut drug overuse for dementia – The Boston Globe

Posted on November 18, 2010 by nursefriendly

State regulators and the Massachusetts nursing home industry are launching a campaign today to reduce the inappropriate use of antipsychotic medications for residents with dementia — a practice that endangers lives and is more common here than in most other … Continue reading →

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Lehigh Valley Health Network | Diseases and Treatments Alphabetically

Posted on November 14, 2010 by nursefriendly

Diseases and Treatments Alphabetically A listing of Lehigh Valley Health Network health care services for adults A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z A AAA Open Repair Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Abdominoplasty Active Surveillance Adjustable Gastric Banding AIDS ALS Alzheimer’s Amputation Anesthesia Anesthesia (General) Anesthesia (Regional) Aneurysm … Continue reading →

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ScienceDaily: Alzheimer’s Research News

Posted on November 12, 2010 by nursefriendly

Alzheimer’s Disease: New Study Shows How Amyloid Beta Disrupts One of the Brain’s Anti-Oxidant Proteins, Points Way to Protect It Simple Blood Test May Diagnose Deadly Niemann-Pick Type C Disease Vulnerable Brain Region May Be Central to Progression of Alzheimer’s … Continue reading →

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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Posted on August 25, 2007 by nursefriendly

Healthcare Associations, Organizations, http://www.4nursing.com/healthcare American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry:”Between 7 and 12 Million American youth suffer from mental, behavioral, or developmental disorders at any given time. The AACAP (American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) is the leading … Continue reading →

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Alzheimer’s Society – about dementia

Posted on August 25, 2007 by nursefriendly

Healthcare Associations, Organizations, http://www.4nursing.com/healthcare Alzheimer’s Society – about dementia… The Alzheimer’s Society is the leading UK care and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers. This site is frequently updated with leading information appropriate to the Soc… … Continue reading →

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Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center

Posted on August 25, 2007 by nursefriendly

Healthcare Associations, Organizations, http://www.4nursing.com/healthcare Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) Center:”The ADEAR Center is a service of the National Institute on Aging (NIA). The NIA is one of the National Institutes of Health under the U.S. Department of Health and … Continue reading →

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Alzheimer’s Association

Posted on August 25, 2007 by nursefriendly

Alzheimer’s Association:”The Alzheimer’s Association is your source for information, support and assistance on issues related to Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association National Headquarters, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611-1676 Call us at (800) 272-3900 http://www.alz.org/ Alzheimer’s Association … Continue reading →

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