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INR Calculator - Clinical Advisor
WEBJun 30, 2010 · A calculator for determining international normalized ratio (INR). Want to view more content from Clinical Advisor?. Register now at no charge to access unlimited clinical news with personalized ...
FDA Approves First Generic Version of Advair for Asthma, COPD
WEBFeb 4, 2019 · “Today’s approval of the first generic drug product for one of the most commonly prescribed asthma and COPD inhalers in the U.S. is part of our longstanding commitment to advance access to ...
Understanding the anti-kickback law - Clinical Advisor
WEBJuly 20, 2010. Passed by Congress in 1972, the federal anti-kickback law’s main purpose is to protect patients and federal health-care programs from fraud and abuse by eliminating the corrupting ...
Alternative treatments for patients with lidocaine allergies
WEBSep 8, 2016 · When instances like this occur, using diphenhydramine can be a satisfactory alternative. According to the article, using a local injection of 1% diphenhydramine can anesthetize up to 80% of people ...
Guidance for the Diagnosis and Management of Ovarian Cysts
WEBJun 17, 2020 · Ovarian cysts are defined as “a sac or pouch filled with fluid or other tissue that forms in or on an ovary.” 1 The demographic most affected by ovarian cysts is premenopausal women of child ...
Communicating Concerns About Nonspecific Changes on ECG
WEBJanuary 10, 2013. Although very common, nonspecific ST-T (NSST-T) wave changes on ECG are often misunderstood, poorly explained to patients, or prematurely dismissed by clinicians. On initial ...
Understanding the Mallampati score - Clinical Advisor
WEBFeb 4, 2016 · Understanding the Mallampati score. In anesthesia, the Mallampati score (or Mallampati classification) is used to predict the ease of intubation. It can also be used to predict whether a patient ...
Debunking the Myths Surrounding Scabies - Clinical Advisor
WEBJan 20, 2010 · A scabies infestation is the result of contact with the Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis mite. The word scabies is derived from the Latin word “scabere,” which means to scratch.1. The female ...
How is microalbumin:creatinine ratio interpreted?
WEBDec 1, 2011 · The microalbumin:creatinine ratio is an abbreviated form of a 24-hour urine assay for microalbumin. A simultaneous sampling of serum creatinine and spot urine microalbumin will yield the result ...