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More than the rule of 2s: All about Meckel Diverticulum

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Background Meckel diverticulum is a congenital abnormality of the small intestine and is the most common cause of significant lower gastrointestinal bleeding in children. It arises from incomplete involution of the vitelline duct during embryonic development, typically occurring by the 7th week of gestation. ” An et.

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Agitation Podcast Series Episode 1: Differentiating organic versus psychiatric causes of agitation and altered mental status

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Most children who present to Pediatric Emergency Departments these days with mental health concerns – including agitation – have a known psychiatric problem or diagnosis. In: Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 5th, Fleisher GR, Ludwig S, Henretig FM (Eds), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia 2006.

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FDA to Require Breast Density Notification Amongst Other Updates to Mammography Regulations

FDA Law Blog

See Government Accountability Office, “ GAO-06-724 Mammography: Current Nationwide Capacity Is Adequate, but Access Problems May Exist in Certain Locations ” (July 2006). A reader may miss a cancerous lesion if the image quality is poor, resulting in a false negative diagnosis, which could delay treatment and result in an avoidable death.

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Hospice in Prison Part 1: An interview with Michele DiTomas and Keith Knauf

GeriPal

Through a series of events, I started working as a consultant to the Department of Corrections in around 2006, and I was assigned to the California Medical Facility. We also talk about the eligibility for the unit, what makes it run including the interdisciplinary team and the inmate peer workers, and the topic of compassionate release.

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How State and Local Agencies on Aging Help Older Adults: Susan DeMarois, Greg Olsen, and Lindsey Yourman

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Started as a direct case manager, worked in a variety of different places including the state legislature and I’ve been with the state office now since 2006. Summary Transcript Summary You may have heard of Area Agencies on Aging, but do you really know what they do or how they do it? Susan: It is my anthem. Eric: Wonderful, Susan.

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RFK Jr. Hires Autism Skeptic To Look Into CDC Autism Data

Physician's Weekly

The two had access to the CDC database in 2004 and 2006. Scientists say the rise may owe to several factors, including better diagnosis, older parents and genetics, The Wall Street Journal said. It’s unclear if he has regained access. It added that “HHS will follow the science — wherever it leads.” More information The U.S.

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HIV, Aging, and Palliative Care: Peter Selwyn and Meredith Greene

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Meredith wore a shirt that said Silence=death. Eric gave me the hook during my live cover of One, by U2, a song released in 1992 whose proceeds went entirely to AIDS research. I couldnt help it, forgive me dear listeners, I had to do a longer than usual cut at the start! But this song was actually a fundraiser for AIDS when it was released.