Panel Predicts Shortfall in Care for the Aged
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A panel convened by the Nursing Institute at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing will issue a series of recommendations in April, 2001 to prevent a future shortage of nurses. Because women are free to choose many professions, there may not be enough nurses in 2020 to care for aging baby boomers.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2000
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Scientists probe aldosterone's role in hypertension and heart disease
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The study aims to explore whether therapeutic actions against aldosterone, an adrenal gland hormone can benefit patients with hypertension, ischemic heart disease, stroke, heart failure, and renal disease. Aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid that acts on renal mineralocorticoid receptors and regulates sodium and potassium levels to maintain proper blood pressure and blood volume.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2004
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Panel clarifies NSAID benefits and risks
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The American Gastroenterology Association has compiled a set of recommendations from a cross-disciplinary panel to serve as a template for treating patients with nonsterodal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) from aspirin to the cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitors. The document focuses on gastrointestinal toxicity associated with NSAID use and also highlights cardiovascular risks and benefits associated with these medications.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2006
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