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CDC Guidance to Healthcare Personnel When Caring for COVID-19 Patients

What Healthcare Personnel Should Know about Caring for Patients with Confirmed or Possible COVID-19 Infection (Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Division of Viral Diseases )   Healthcare personnel (HCP) are on the front lines of caring for patients with confirmed or possible infection with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and therefore have an increased risk of exposure to this virus. HCPs can minimize their risk of exposure when …

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CDC Summary of Care Management Reccomendations for Patients with COVID-19

Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Patients with Suspected or Confirmed Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Healthcare Settings Summary of Changes to the Guidance (Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention): See the Full Article Here. Updated PPE recommendations for the care of patients with known or suspected COVID-19: Based on local and regional situational analysis of PPE supplies, facemasks are an acceptable alternative when the supply chain …

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Are There Side Effects/Complications When Taking Prebiotics and Probiotics?

IN THIS ISSUE VOL 22 (6.4) 2018 Are There Side Effects/Complications When Taking Prebiotics and Probiotics? Click here to download the full pdf version.   Edward A. Layne, M.D., Editor Prebiotics and Probiotics Side Effects Prebiotic foods that contain increased fiber can produce excess gas in some patients. This problem can usually be solved by decreasing the amount of fiber taken with each meal or by taking the fiber as vegetable …

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How can I find good Prebiotics and Probiotics?

IN THIS ISSUE VOL 22 (6.3) 2018 How Can I find Good Prebiotics and Probiotics? Click here to download the full pdf version.   Edward A. Layne, M.D., Editor How can I find  good Prebiotics and Probiotics? It is always best to begin with food-based [natural] Prebiotics and Probiotics, if these can be tolerated. These include fiber rich natural foods, such as fruits, greens, grains, and vegetables. Foods that contain …

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