Flattening the curve in 52 days: characterisation of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Principality of Liechtenstein - an observational study.

Background: The principality of Liechtenstein had its first COVID-19 case at the beginning of March 2020. After exponential growth, the pandemic’s first wave was contained, with the last case being diagnosed 52 days after the initial occurrence.

Aim: To characterise the COVID-19 pandemic in Liechtenstein.

Nickel allergies: implications for practice.

The increasingly popular trend of body piercing has led to an increase in allergic reactions to nickel. The most common symtom of a nickel allery is symptom of a nickel allery is contact dermatitis. This may manifest in various degrees ranging from minor itching and redness of the skin to the site of contact.

Amyloidosis and its impact on patients with ESRD.

Patients, like those with ESRD, who have lost the ability to filter excess proteins from their bodies are at risk to develop beta-2-microglobin amyloidosis, also known as dialysis-related amyloidosis (DRA). When the kidneys do not work efficiently, a protein called beta-2-microglobulin can build up in the blood. Eventually, these molecules can form large deposits and potentially damage surrounding tissues.

Innovative ways to promote recruitment, retention, collegiality, and professionalism using continuing education plans.

Technological advances in health care, coupled with the crisis of a nursing shortage, make recruitment and retention of well-educated nurses a key factor for the viability and growth of any healthcare organization. In the past, symbiotic alliances have been formed solely between healthcare organizations and nurses. Professional nursing organizations were rarely involved in the alliance.