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Risk of venous thromboembolism associated with peripherally inserted central catheters: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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PICCs are associated with a higher risk of deep vein thrombosis than are CVCs, especially in patients who are critically ill or those with a malignancy. The decision to insert PICCs should be guided by weighing of the risk of thrombosis against the benefit provided by these devices.
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Redefining global health-care delivery
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Initiatives to address the unmet needs of those facing both poverty and serious illness have expanded significantly over the past decade. But many of them are designed in an ad-hoc manner to address one health problem among many; they are too rarely assessed; best practices spread slowly. When asse
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Mapping of available health research and development data: what's there, what's missing, and what role is there for a global observatory?
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The need to align investments in health research and development (R&D) with public health demands is one of the most pressing global public health challenges. We aim to provide a comprehensive description of available data sources, propose a set of indicators for monitoring the global landscape
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Peripherally inserted catheters: all that glitters is not gold
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Indwelling central venous catheters are used widely for a range of indications, such as cancer treatment, diagnostic monitoring, and cardiac pacing; and administration of fluids, parenteral nutrition, or blood products. However, the benefit provided by these devices can occasionally be offset by co
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Commonly Used Catheters Double Risk of Blood Clots in ICU and Cancer Patients
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U-M study finds peripherally inserted central catheters - an often preferred route for delivery of IV medications -- increase risk of blood clots in sickest patients
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Myle's Caviar experience visiting Flemington Equine Clinic - Bundaberg News Mail
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Not surprisingly given his "breeding", Myles stipulated his desire to become an equine veterinarian - commonly referred to as a horse vet. "I really want to specialise as a vet working with horses,"
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MRIs for Carlos Ruiz, Ryan Howard - ESPN
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Philly.com PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz and first baseman Ryan Howard will have MRIs on Monday. Ruiz will miss Monday's game at the Miami Marlins after straining his right hamstring Sunday in a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
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For Multinationals, Europe Is Soft Spot - Wall Street Journal
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The event, which is sponsored by a confederation of sell-side industrial analysts and limited to fewer than 300 attendees, has become a barometer of companies' health, sandwiched between first-quarter financial reports and the start of w
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Hollywood Park: New rule used for first time to void claim of unsound horse - Daily Racing Form
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It was the first time that a new rule that took effect last Thursday was utilized, voiding the claim of a horse who dies on the racetrack or is found to be unsound by the official or state veterinarian immed
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Phillies' Ruiz, Howard set for MRI exams - Casper Star-Tribune - Casper Star-Tribune Online
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Phillies' Ruiz, Howard set for MRI exams. Print Email. « Phillies' Ruiz, Howard set for MRI exams. » 2013-05-19T15:38:49Z Phillies' Ruiz, Howard set for MRI examsThe Associated Press The Associ
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4000 Meuhedet health maintenance organization workers to strike Monday ... - Haaretz
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Haaretz 4000 Meuhedet health maintenance organization workers to strike Monday (Israel Radio). 23:58. One killed, dozen wounded in sectarian shootings in Lebanon's Tripoli (Reuters). 22:09. U.S. tourist,
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Regenerative medicine strengthens with new collaborative centre - Science Network Western Australia
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Livercells The centre's Deputy Director Professor George Yeoh's research is focused on liver stem cell (pictured) biology particularly in relation to cancer. Image: Prof Yeoh THE newly formed Cen
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Sodexo Tackles Slowdown With Rig Workers and Prison Art - Bloomberg
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Better known for operating office canteens and cleaning college campuses, the world's second-biggest caterer is expanding into prison management, office maintenance, and concierge services such as booking hair appointments. Those i
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Sleep Apnea May Have Link to AD - MedPage Today - MedPage Today
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Sleep Apnea May Have Link to AD. By Charles Bankhead, Staff Writer, MedPage Today. Published: May 19, 2013. Reviewed by Robert Jasmer, MD; Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco ...and more &
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Military Actions: D-Day vet meets Normandy Invasion at Kentucky Derby - Lima Ohio
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World War II veterans, who were part of the Normandy Invasion, view "their" horse, Normandy Invasion at the backside of Churchill Downs Friday, May 3, 2013 in Louisville. From left, Ray Woods, Rick Porter (owner
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