The Kansas nurse
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West Nile Virus (WNV), a mosquito transmitted disease, made its first appearance in North America in 1999 and quickly spread westward. It arrived in Kansas in 2002, re-emerged in 2003, and is expected again in 2004. ⋯ There is currently no human vaccine and treatment is symptomatic only. A best preventive measure combines personal protection to prevent mosquito bites with reducing the number of mosquitoes.
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Practice Guideline Guideline
Interpretive guidelines for standards of care determinations for Kansas risk management law implementation.
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Stroke is the third leading cause of death and primary cause of disability in the United States. In 1997 the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke presented a national symposium hailing the use of tPA in minimizing disability from stroke. Guidelines detailing eligibility for tPA were published, clinical treatment pathways were developed, outcomes were identified, and public education campaigns initiated to teach the warning signs of stroke. Yet, five years later, it is estimated that less than 5% of stroke victims are treated with tPA.