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Delirium in older persons

Article Abstract:

The existing clinical practice in delirium, which is an acute decline in attention and cognition, the areas of controversy and areas of future research are described. Local and national policies and system-wide changes are necessary to provide high-quality care for older persons and to reduce the incidence of delirium on a national scale.

Author: Inouye, Sharon K.
Publisher: Massachusetts Medical Society
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2006
Diagnosis, Control, Cognition in old age, Old age cognition, Delirium

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Respiratory effects of exposure to diesel traffic in persons with asthma

Article Abstract:

The various respiratory effects of exposure to diesel traffic in asthma patients in an urban, roadside environment are discussed.

Author: Cullinan, Paul, Junfeng Zhang, Svartengren, Magnus, McCreanor, James, Nieuwenhuijsen, Mark J., Stewart-Evans, James, Malliarou, Eleni, Jarup, Lars, Harrington, Robert, In-Kyu Han, Ohman-Strickland, Pamela, Kian Fan Chung
Publisher: Massachusetts Medical Society
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2007
Health aspects, Asthma, Air pollution, Diesel motor exhaust gas, Diesel emissions, Clinical report

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Is quality improvement improving quality? A view from the doctor's office

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The author introspects whether the programs being launched to improve healthcare are achieving their goals and to what extent.

Author: Vonnegut, Mark
Publisher: Massachusetts Medical Society
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2007
Wellness programs, Viewpoint essay

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Subjects list: Research, United States, Evaluation, Medical care, Medical care quality
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