BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Although sonography is the primary imaging technique
for evaluating the developing fetus, significant limitations exist in the sonographic prenatal …

Background The recent epidemiologic changes of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD)
have resulted in substantial economic burden to US acute care hospitals. Past …

Objectives The reduction in recurrent Clostridium difficile–associated diarrhea (CDAD) with
fidaxomicin therapy may reduce hospital readmissions and lead to lower overall CDAD costs…

Background The management of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) among hospitalized
patients is costly, and ongoing payment reform is compelling hospitals to reduce its burden. To …

BACKGROUND: Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare, genetic, chronic, and
life-threatening blood disease with an estimated prevalence of 13 per 1,000,000 persons …

… Kyne L, Hamel MB, Polavaram R, Kelly CP. Health care costs and mortality associated
with nosocomial diarrhea due to Clostridium difficile. Clin Infec Dis 2002;34:346–53. … An …

Objectives Mastery in -fundamental motor skills (FMS) is associated with increased physical
activity (PA) in school-aged children; however, there is limited research on pre-schoolers (3–…

… , Pattie Linehan 60; And the Days Were Accomplished, Carol Davis 63; The cover sketch
was done by Betty Schutt, the drawing on page fifty-five was done by Jenny Broderick, and the …

Background Physical activity provides many health benefits, yet few children meet the
physical activity recommendations. In school-age children, low proficiency in fundamental …

Aim To synthesize qualitative and quantitative evidence of front‐line staff acceptance of the
use of telehealth technologies for the management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary …