Articles Tagged With: preventing
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Cranberry Capsules Are Not Effective in Preventing Bacteriuria with Pyuria in Elderly Women in Nursing Homes
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found that giving cranberry capsules to elderly women residing in nursing homes did not result in any significant benefits, including no reduction in symptomatic urinary tract infections.
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The Joint Commission Offers Tips on Fall Prevention
A project involving seven hospitals has yielded fresh information on the causes of patient falls and possible solutions, The Joint Commission said in a new report.