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Choosing Wisely®

AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine

Rates of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) have been increasing, especially among older adults who have recently been hospitalized or who reside in the PA/LTC setting. Patients residing in PA/LTC facilities are particularly at risk for CDI because of advanced age, frequent hospitalizations and frequent antibiotic exposure. However, only symptomatic patients should be tested. Furthermore, studies have shown that C. difficile tests may remain positive for as long as 30 days after symptoms ...

Choosing Wisely®

American Physical Therapy Association

There is limited evidence for use of superficial or deep heat to obtain clinically important long term outcomes for musculoskeletal conditions. While there is some evidence of short-term pain relief for heat, the addition of heat should be supported by evidence and used to facilitate an active treatment program. A carefully designed active treatment plan has a greater impact on pain, mobility, function and quality of life. There is emerging evidence that passive treatment strategies can harm ...

NICE

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)

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NICE

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)

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NICE

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)

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