Cefotaxime-resistant bacteria colonizing older people admitted to an acute care hospital
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Data from 143 patients 65 years of age and older show that cefotaxime-resistant gram-negative bacterial infections are increasing in this population. Patients studies included both community-dwelling and long-term care facility residents. Implications for health planning for this population are discussed.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2003
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The vulnerability of middle-aged and elderly patients to Hepatitis C virus infection in a high-prevalence hospital-based hemodialysis setting
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The relationship between advancing age and the risk of acquiring hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is determined. The results show a significant association between high anti-HCV antibody positivity and prolonged dialysis.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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Do-not-resuscitate and do-not-hospitalize directives of persons admitted to skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare benefit
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A cohort study on persons admitted to skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare benefit, and under the do-not-resuscitate and do-not-hospitalize directives, is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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