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1. Tuberculosis: new threats from an old disease

Author

Short, Robert D., Jr.

Subjects
Tuberculosis -- Prevention, Nursing homes -- Health aspects, Nursing home patients -- Diseases, Business, Health care industry
Abstract

TB has made a 'comeback,' and residents and staff need added protection Tuberculosis - the name conjures up images of frail individuals coughing into blood-speckled handkerchiefs in remote sanatoriums. Along [...]

Published
1997

2. Update: constipation and diarrhea therapy

Author

Cooper, James W.

Subjects
Constipation -- Care and treatment, Diarrhea -- Care and treatment, Nursing home patients -- Diseases, Business, Health care industry
Abstract

Two of the most common, and even ominous, condition s in elderly residents must be treated carefully. Up to one-half of nursing home patients experience constipation during their stay -- [...]

Published
1993

3. Pressure sores: management and prevention

Author

Cooper, James W.

Subjects
Nursing home patients -- Diseases, Bedsores -- Care and treatment, Health care industry
Abstract

Pressure sores, also called decubitus ulcers and bedsores, are due to ischemic damage and necrosis of the skin (and, if progressive, muscle tissue) covering bony prominences when intensive pressure is [...]

Published
1991

4. Prevalence of diseases among the elderly in nursing homes

Author

Guarin, Odencia R., Saslaw, Milton S., and Brumback, Clarence L.

Subjects
Nursing home care -- Surveys, Nursing home patients -- Diseases, Business, Health care industry
Abstract

Prevalence of Diseases Among The Elderly in Nursing Homes South Florida is an area known for its aging population. Many of the elderly people reside in nursing homes because of [...]

Published
1987

5. Nursing management review: Parkinsonism, hypertension, pneumonia

Subjects
Parkinsonism -- Care and treatment, Hypertension -- Care and treatment, Pneumonia -- Care and treatment, Nursing home patients -- Diseases, Business, Health care industry
Abstract

Managing nursing home residents is becoming ever more clinically demanding. Due to the triple impact of OBRA, the rapid growth of the over-85 population and hospitals' 'quicker and sicker' discharges, [...]

Published
1993

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