Cefotaxime-resistant bacteria colonizing older people admitted to an acute care hospital

Article Abstract:

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.

Physiological aspects, Development and progression, Demographic aspects, Drug resistance in microorganisms, Microbial drug resistance, Bacterial infections, Cefotaxime

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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

Article Abstract:

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.

Health aspects, Causes of, Hepatitis C virus

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Do-not-resuscitate and do-not-hospitalize directives of persons admitted to skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare benefit

Article Abstract:

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.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Financial management, Government regulation, Legal/Government Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Insurance, Nursing home patients, Medicare

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