Nursing Homes in Dysart, IA
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 Sunnycrest Nursing Center Medicare and Medicaid Location: 401 Crisman Street, Dysart, Iowa 52224 Ratings: Phone: (319) 476-2400 |
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New vaccination campaign projected to decrease HFMD incidence in China
Broad vaccination with newly available monovalent hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) vaccines will decrease HFMD incidence in China, according to predictions from an epidemiologic model published this week in PLOS Medicine.
Patients at greatest risk of post-PCI bleeding least likely to receive bleeding avoidance strategies
In a study that included data from more than 1.5 million patients, use of vascular closure devices and the anticoagulant bivalirudin were associated with significantly lower bleeding rates for patients following a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI; procedures such as balloon angioplasty or stent placement used to open narrowed coronary arteries), according to a study in the June 2 issue of JAMA. The researchers also found that patients who may benefit most from these treatments, those at greatest risk of bleeding, were least likely to receive them.
Leisure-time physical activity in midlife decreases risk of mobility limitation in old age
Strenuous occupational physical activity in midlife increases the risk of mobility limitation in old age, whereas leisure-time physical activity decreases the risk. This is found in a study which followed up 5,200 public sector employees for 28 years. The study was conducted at the Gerontology Research Center in Finland and the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health.
Bullies and victims at risk for eating disorders
Being bullied in childhood has been associated with increased risk for anxiety, depression and even eating disorders. But according to new research, it's not only the victims who could be at risk psychologically, but also the bullies themselves.
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