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American Family Physician May 1, 2005 David E. Trachtenbarg	Diabetic Ketoacidosis Initial evaluation of patients with DKA includes diagnosis and treatment of precipitating factors. Education to prevent recurrence should be offered to all patients, including how to manage sick days and when to call a physician.
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Nursing March 2011 Ali & Gray-Vickrey	Limiting the Damage From Acute Kidney Injury This article will discuss your role in early detection and management of AKI with an emphasis on care for older adults.
American Journal of Nursing August 2011 Karen Roush	Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: A Review This article provides an overview of osteoporosis, describes current recommendations for its prevention and treatment, and discusses nursing implications.
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Nutra Solutions July 23, 2007 Ginny Banks	A New Look at Bone Health Although vitamin D and calcium are the mainstay ingredients for osteoporosis prevention, studies show that vitamin K2, phosphorous, magnesium, prebiotics and soy can also play a role.
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AskMen.com Shannon Clark	Vitamin A 101 Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that the body needs in order to ensure that a variety of bodily functions are carried out optimally. Be sure that you're well-informed about your intake of this vitamin and about all the interactions that could be at play.
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