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2008-11-06 | When people enter the hospital for any type of treatment or medical care, they expect to be diagnosed and treated properly by trained medical professionals. Unfortunately, medical errors are the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for up to 98,000 deaths annually.

2008-11-05 | Just like anyone else, physicians, nurses and other medical personnel sometimes make mistakes. However, unlike others, the mistakes made by medical personnel can lead to grave consequences for patients.

2008-10-25 | An expert in medical surgical nursing, Ms. Carlson is responsible for caring for residents in the long-term care unit.

2008-10-15 | Ms. Regan published a book entitled "Opening Our Arms.... Helping Troubled Kids Do Well" through the Bull Publishing Company in 2006.

2008-10-12 | With 31 years of professional experience, eight of which have been in her current position, Ms. Lacher is responsible for overseeing administrative duties of the pediatric and neonatal intensive care units.

2008-10-11 | A certified nurse midwife, with over 32 years of professional experience.

2008-10-11 | He was instrumental in achieving a compliance rate of 94 percent for Princeton HealthCare Center and 100 percent for the long-term care department.

2008-10-11 | A specialist in pediatric nursing, she excelled in supervising nurses and guiding and assisting other members of the interdisciplinary team in developing resident care plans.

2008-10-11 | She is responsible for managing the catheterization laboratory, caring for gastrointestinal, surgical and cataract patients in the recovery unit, and overseeing patient flow.

2008-10-11 | Ms. Helvik excels in flight, pediatric, trauma and emergency nursing.

2008-10-10 | Ms. McCaughan has over 28 years of professional experience and her areas of expertise lie in medical monitoring and hemodynamic measurement.

2008-10-10 | An expert in nursing and business administration, he utilizes his experience in nursing to enhance his venture into the business aspect of the medical industry.

2008-10-07 | Multiple studies have shown changes in learning and cognitive function related to sleep apnea. Eighty percent of ADD and ADHD in children is linked to sleep apnea. Short term memory loss, cognitive dysfunction, dementia and altzheimers are all linked to untreated sleep apnea.

2008-09-26 | She is affiliated with the Spirit of Women and volunteers for various local charities.

2008-09-18 | She sits on the leadership advisory board of the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio.

2008-09-12 | CARING FOR YOUR CHILD AFTER PEDIATRIC SURGERY: ASK AS MANY QUESTIONS AS YOU CAN

2008-08-17 | If each doctor isn't double-checking what other medications you take, the interaction of those medicines, originally designed to help you, could make you sicker or, worse yet, kill you.

2008-08-16 | Taking a pill to cure every little thing can have just the opposite effect. In some cases, that effect can be devastating.

2008-07-26 | One of the most vexing and persistent challenges facing many training directors is "the need to do more with less." Frank Troha, a long-time corporate learning and development consultant and university professor shares two often overlooked tips.

2008-07-26 | Even though doctors and nurses try to take every precaution when delivering a baby, mistakes can happen.