Clostridium difficile is treated with oral Metronidazole or Vancomycin for 10-14 days. Metronidazole is preferred over Vancomycin for the treatment of mild C. difficile infection in children due to its lower cost and comparable effectiveness. Treatment of reactive arthritis depends on disease activity‚ functional status‚ and quality of life of the children. The inflammatory manifestations of reactive arthritis requires the administration of nonsteroidal
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Ethical Treatment of Prisoners Christina Rostar SOC 120 Amber Espana March 1‚ 2013 The issue of how prisoners should be treated is an ongoing issue that may never die down. Many believe that prisoners have lost their right to be treated ethically when they chose to break the law to the extent that they were removed from society. Others say that just because they are imprisoned they should still be treated ethically within their imprisonment. People’s opinion often changes from one side to
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Report on TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL OF CHEMICAL WASTES IN CHEM 111.1 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY Submitted by: Christian Manahan Anna Esperanza Legaspi CHEM 180 – X 2nd Semester AY 2012-2013 Date Presented: March 21‚ 2013 Date Submitted: March 22‚ 2013 Prof. Josefina L. Solivas I. Introduction Chemicals have been indispensable in the everyday lives of humans. Their uses have made life easier and better. However‚ their effects on the environment have been accumulating and
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microgram of arsenic per liter‚ and 30 million drank water containing more than the Bangladesh National Standard of 50 microgram per liter‚ leading tochronic arsenic poisoning.[10] On the other hand‚ surface water is usually polluted and requires treatment.[11] Taking arsenic contamination into account‚ it was estimated that in 2004 still 74% of the population had access to arsenic-free drinking water. Another challenge is the low level of cost recovery due to low tariffs and poor economic efficiency
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and address a number of important thinkers on this issue. The end result is a compelling and persuasive paper. Good job! The Value of Ethical Treatment of Animals Cindy Abrams SOC120: Introduction to Ethics & Social Responsibility Instructor: David Strand Monday‚ July 15‚ 2013 The Value of Ethical Treatment of Animals It is Sunday morning and you have poured yourself a tall cold glass of milk with two easy over eggs sizzling in the pan
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Breast Cancer Treatment Only lung cancer kills more women each year in the United States than breast cancer does. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that over 184‚000 new cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in women in 1996 (ACS Breast). Although these statistics are alarming‚ there are a number of treatment options available for those that are diagnosed with breast cancer. The best way to treat any disease is to prevent it. Since little is known about breast cancer‚ there are no
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What is your current rate of treatment plan acceptance? 70%? 80%? That’s the average. What would your practice look like if every written treatment plan was accepted and every patient followed through? You’d have healthier patients and a healthier practice. Why do so many patients fail to follow through on treatment plans? You may guess that they don’t believe they really need the plan‚ or can’t afford it‚ or that they’re frightened‚ but the truth is simple. When you don’t follow up with patients
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data of short term intensive residential treatment program suggesting its effectiveness. The hole in the research the article is seeking to address: There is evidence to suggest that long-term treatment leads to positive outcomes. This study sought to investigate specifically whether a short term intensive program could be effective. Participates in the study: The sample consisted of 123 severely disturbed adolescents in an intensive residential treatment setting‚ in which the mean length of stay
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Complementary and Alternative Treatments For Cancer Complementary treatments are often used by patients whose current cancer treatment is no longer effective. Many patients use them to aid in managing side effects as well. Educate yourself on what therapies are commonly used‚ and how they can help with cancer treatment. Reiki Reiki is an energy based treatment that many cancer patients take part in during treatment. Learn more about reiki and how it can help cancer patients. Gerson Therapy
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Schizophrenia: Explained and Treatments Jeffrey A. Hurt Professor Leary Abnormal Psychology 203 2 May 1996 Schizophrenia is a devastating brain disorder affecting people worldwide of all ages‚ races‚ and economic levels. It causes personality disintegration and loss of contact with reality (Sinclair). It is the most common psychosis and it is estimated that one percent of the U.S. population will be diagnosed with it over the course of their lives (Torrey 2). Recognition of this disease dates
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