Effect of comprehensive, multidisciplinary, educational program on the use of antibiotics in a geriatric university hospital
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The effect of a comprehensive, educational antibiotic management program designed for patients with suspected urinary or respiratory tract infection is assessed. The multifaceted program was found to be safe, and a practical method to reduce the consumption and costs of antibiotics in a geriatric hospital is presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2004
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Pain in severe dementia: self-assessment or observation scales?
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Results of evaluation of effectiveness of self-assessment scales in measuring pain intensity in severely demented hospitalized patients is presented. Its comparison to observational scales is also provided.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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Procalcitonin and infection in elderly patients
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The effectiveness of procalcitonin for detecting infection in elderly patients is determined. A comparative analysis of procalcitonin with other biological markers is also presented.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2005
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