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Implications of Influenza

Click here for tables: Table 1: Those at Increased Risk for Postinfluena Complications Table 2: Representative Complication of Influenza Table 3: Live, Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV) Compared with Inactivated Influenza...

A PREDILECTION FOR POLISHING

...be approached with different methods.The first step is to identify the type of stain present. Common extrinsic stains are brown in color—resulting from food, beverages, tobacco, or chlorhexidine—and are easily...

Posture Perfect

...Dent Hyg.2002;76:255-261. Spielholz P, Silverstein B, Morgan M, Checkoway H, Kaufman J. Comparison of self-report, video observation and direct measurement methods for upper extremity musculoskeletal disorder physical risk factors.…

Quelling the Anxiety

...the medication(s)? Are you taking any herbal supplements? Common anxiety disorders include phobias, panic disorders, generalized anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorders (Table 1). The most…

Proper Grasp

...stabilizing bone to counterbalance the finger grasp points. A handle rest in this spongy soft tissue area commits the clinician to a finger flexing activation for a working stroke. This...

A Problem Solving Approach

...most often appear in the upper extremities. The most pervasive manifestation is related to either nerve compression or musculotendinous (tendon) overuse. Nerve symptoms include pain, tingling, numbness, and burning in...

The Wonder of Xylitol

...the other sweeteners are compared with to determine their level sweetness. ** Aspartame is technically a nutritive sweetener. Because of its intense sweetness however, it is used in such small...

Taking Stock

...inventory her in-office supplies. Just as there are certain cues throughout the year that alert her to perform other tasks (spring cleaning comes to mind), the time between Thanksgiving and...

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