A unique set of factors of the emergency department makes standard Clinical Decision Support (CDS) systems not as effective in helping to reduce antibiotic overprescribing in that environment, according to findings from the University of Colorado College of Nursing at the Anschutz Medical Campus. Antimicrobial resistance is a major public health concern, accounting for 2.8… Read More »
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reversed course again Friday, now recommending that people get tested if they come into contact with someone who has coronavirus, even if they are asymptomatic. “Due to the significance of asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic transmission, this guidance further reinforces the need to test asymptomatic persons, including close contacts of a… Read More »
I have not spoken to or seen my father in five years. Growing up, he was emotionally unavailable and prone to mood swings due to unstable mental health. He was on occasion physically abusive towards all the family when he lost his temper. He comes from a very large, disturbed family, who will never acknowledge… Read More »
When it comes to our underwear drawers, most of us will have pairs of knickers tucked away that have seen better days. You know the ones, the comfy pants, that have faded in the wash and have little holes in – but no matter what, we just can’t bring ourselves to part with them. But… Read More »
To those of you, like me, who have used their daily vehicle a lot less than daily over the past few months, have you been looking after it in the same way as you would an occasional-use vehicle now? That is to say, are you checking everything before you hit the road, or are you… Read More »