Rita F. Smith, MLS, MBA

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How can we minimize recurrent ankle sprains?

Author:: Rita F. Smith, MLS, MBA

Publish date: December 1, 2011

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: USING EXTERNAL ANKLE SUPPORTS during physical activity significantly reduces the likelihood of primary and secondary sprains...

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Ferning in amniotic fluid: Is it a useful indicator of ruptured membranes?

Author:: Rita F. Smith, MLS, MBA

Publish date: December 1, 2011

EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: YES. The presence of arborized crystals (ferning) in amniotic fluid is both sensitive (74%-100%) and specific (77%-100%) for...