Vaccines
... when including clinical research in developing nations. This is increasingly important as more vaccine development efforts target diseases common in the developing world, often through collaborations in which Western researchers have a leading role. These activities bring needed expertise and capabi ...
... when including clinical research in developing nations. This is increasingly important as more vaccine development efforts target diseases common in the developing world, often through collaborations in which Western researchers have a leading role. These activities bring needed expertise and capabi ...
Guidelines for the Handling of Medication in
... this aim, patients need rapid access to medications to provide symptom relief. If symptom relief is not achieved patients may need to present to Emergency Departments and this can result in inappropriate admissions to acute care facilities and poor patient outcomes. Palliative care service providers ...
... this aim, patients need rapid access to medications to provide symptom relief. If symptom relief is not achieved patients may need to present to Emergency Departments and this can result in inappropriate admissions to acute care facilities and poor patient outcomes. Palliative care service providers ...
Original article European health systems and cancer care
... Introduction: Data on the survival of all incident cases collected by population-based cancer registries make it possible to evaluate the overall performance of diagnostic and therapeutic actions on cancer in those populations. EUROCARE-3 is the third round of the EUROCARE project, the largest cance ...
... Introduction: Data on the survival of all incident cases collected by population-based cancer registries make it possible to evaluate the overall performance of diagnostic and therapeutic actions on cancer in those populations. EUROCARE-3 is the third round of the EUROCARE project, the largest cance ...
Clinical management of influenza and other acute respiratory illness in resource-limited
... (WHO) received reports of over 18 000 laboratory-confirmed deaths due to infection with the virus; however, the actual death toll is likely to have been much higher1. The hospitalization rate was highest in children under 5 years of age, and particularly in those under 1 year of age. In contrast to ...
... (WHO) received reports of over 18 000 laboratory-confirmed deaths due to infection with the virus; however, the actual death toll is likely to have been much higher1. The hospitalization rate was highest in children under 5 years of age, and particularly in those under 1 year of age. In contrast to ...
Cardiovascular Mini Case Studies
... 138/86, P=136, R=28, SaO2= 90%. Patient has +JVD at 45* HOB, and coarse crackles in all lung fields. Based upon this data, what should the nurse conclude? a. Patient is about to go into ventricular fibrillation b. This is a normal turn of events for this particular problem c. The patient will get be ...
... 138/86, P=136, R=28, SaO2= 90%. Patient has +JVD at 45* HOB, and coarse crackles in all lung fields. Based upon this data, what should the nurse conclude? a. Patient is about to go into ventricular fibrillation b. This is a normal turn of events for this particular problem c. The patient will get be ...
Intercountry meeting on the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
... have advised using two or more of the methods. To further standardize the various assays, sera are needed from persons who have been infected with the virus but are recovering. The scientific meeting noted that transmission of MERS-CoV among contacts was limited. The typical pattern so far has been ...
... have advised using two or more of the methods. To further standardize the various assays, sera are needed from persons who have been infected with the virus but are recovering. The scientific meeting noted that transmission of MERS-CoV among contacts was limited. The typical pattern so far has been ...
9 Million Prescriptions - Health Quality Ontario
... opioids seek to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Some studies suggest that as many as one out of every eight people taking opioids for chronic pain develop an addiction (sometimes called a use disorder).[15] Another very dangerous situation occurs when patients resume taking opioids after not having been ...
... opioids seek to avoid withdrawal symptoms. Some studies suggest that as many as one out of every eight people taking opioids for chronic pain develop an addiction (sometimes called a use disorder).[15] Another very dangerous situation occurs when patients resume taking opioids after not having been ...
Home Health Care During an Influenza Pandemic: Issues
... anticipated shortages of health care professionals and widespread implementation of social distancing techniques, it is expected that the large majority of individuals infected with the influenza virus will be cared for in the home by family members, friends, and other members of the community � not ...
... anticipated shortages of health care professionals and widespread implementation of social distancing techniques, it is expected that the large majority of individuals infected with the influenza virus will be cared for in the home by family members, friends, and other members of the community � not ...
The effectiveness of mental health services in primary care: the view
... These instruments were then used to determine the nature and extent of mental disorders among primary care patients — both adults and children — in four developing countries (12). Estimates of adult patients suffering from a mental disorder in Colombia (10.8%), India (17.7%), Sudan (10.6%), and the ...
... These instruments were then used to determine the nature and extent of mental disorders among primary care patients — both adults and children — in four developing countries (12). Estimates of adult patients suffering from a mental disorder in Colombia (10.8%), India (17.7%), Sudan (10.6%), and the ...
Medication Management Pilot Study
... Integrating pharmacists into primary care is feasible, reveals important drug therapy problems that impact Vermonters, and results in overall cost-avoidance. Offering pharmacy services to primary care practices is recommended, including direct patient care (especially during transitions of care), ...
... Integrating pharmacists into primary care is feasible, reveals important drug therapy problems that impact Vermonters, and results in overall cost-avoidance. Offering pharmacy services to primary care practices is recommended, including direct patient care (especially during transitions of care), ...
EDI-2014-General-media-release-Web
... 5. There are a number of factors hindering optimal management of diabetes: a) The provision of drugs and devices for proper management of the disease is essential. Surprisingly, in the past few years a high number of countries have been reducing the provision of such essential materials. Higher pri ...
... 5. There are a number of factors hindering optimal management of diabetes: a) The provision of drugs and devices for proper management of the disease is essential. Surprisingly, in the past few years a high number of countries have been reducing the provision of such essential materials. Higher pri ...
Clinical Incident Management Policy
... Relates to any patient at high risk of harm who leaves without the agreement or authorisation of the treating clinicians (e.g. dementia patient wandering off site). For psychiatric patients, missing person relates only to voluntary patients. For involuntary patients refer to the Absent Without Leave ...
... Relates to any patient at high risk of harm who leaves without the agreement or authorisation of the treating clinicians (e.g. dementia patient wandering off site). For psychiatric patients, missing person relates only to voluntary patients. For involuntary patients refer to the Absent Without Leave ...
acpnews July/August 2006 - Alberta College of Pharmacists
... framework for practice. The regulation gives Alberta pharmacists the most comprehensive scope of practice in Canada. It is based on pharmacists working as part of a health care team; effective and cooperative relationships with patients and other health professionals are critical to the framework’s ...
... framework for practice. The regulation gives Alberta pharmacists the most comprehensive scope of practice in Canada. It is based on pharmacists working as part of a health care team; effective and cooperative relationships with patients and other health professionals are critical to the framework’s ...
National Infection Prevention and Control Manual Chapter 1
... http://www.sehd.scot.nhs.uk/cmo/CNO(2012)01.pdf, and updated on 17 May 2012: http://www.sehd.scot.nhs.uk/cmo/CNO(2012)01update.pdf. This national manual provides guidance to all those involved in care provision and should be adopted for infection prevention and control practices and procedures. The ...
... http://www.sehd.scot.nhs.uk/cmo/CNO(2012)01.pdf, and updated on 17 May 2012: http://www.sehd.scot.nhs.uk/cmo/CNO(2012)01update.pdf. This national manual provides guidance to all those involved in care provision and should be adopted for infection prevention and control practices and procedures. The ...
Bayer Women`s HealthCare Support Specialty Pharmacy
... I allow the use of my PHI and the sharing of my PHI to: 1) communicate with me, my healthcare providers, and health plans about my medical care, including treatment with Skyla or Mirena; 2) provide information on coverage and reimbursement of Skyla or Mirena to me and my healthcare providers; 3) fac ...
... I allow the use of my PHI and the sharing of my PHI to: 1) communicate with me, my healthcare providers, and health plans about my medical care, including treatment with Skyla or Mirena; 2) provide information on coverage and reimbursement of Skyla or Mirena to me and my healthcare providers; 3) fac ...
National Mental Health Policy - Mental Health Innovation Network
... between Mental Health and Health in general have been well established. The burden of neuropsychiatric disorders is known to be high worldwide and it is even higher in those areas which are affected by war, conflicts and its consequences. It has become evident that mental disorders represent a negle ...
... between Mental Health and Health in general have been well established. The burden of neuropsychiatric disorders is known to be high worldwide and it is even higher in those areas which are affected by war, conflicts and its consequences. It has become evident that mental disorders represent a negle ...
May/June 2009, Volume 43, Number 3
... CDHA has been actively engaged in developing scenarios and testing them. These scenarios are informed by external environmental scans as well as knowledge gleaned from our members. I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to act in focus groups, complete surveys, and share thoughts and opinio ...
... CDHA has been actively engaged in developing scenarios and testing them. These scenarios are informed by external environmental scans as well as knowledge gleaned from our members. I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to act in focus groups, complete surveys, and share thoughts and opinio ...
This project has provided additional documentation
... As a result, the vast majority of Orum residents are required to travel many kilometers to reach medical care of any kind, often find those facilities unstaffed and lacking in medications, and cannot afford or access the infrequent motorized transportation to Lira for the health care offered there. ...
... As a result, the vast majority of Orum residents are required to travel many kilometers to reach medical care of any kind, often find those facilities unstaffed and lacking in medications, and cannot afford or access the infrequent motorized transportation to Lira for the health care offered there. ...
White paper - Brookings Institution
... understand their risks and benefits, and that patients do not want written information to replace verbal communication.12 Improving providers’ skills will likely require specific training, although additional research is required to determine the most effective approaches to both improving skills an ...
... understand their risks and benefits, and that patients do not want written information to replace verbal communication.12 Improving providers’ skills will likely require specific training, although additional research is required to determine the most effective approaches to both improving skills an ...
The Use of Claims Data in Healthcare Research
... designed for the purposes of researchers. Institutional providers, such as hospitals, bill using the diagnosis-related group (DRG) prospective payment system, which classifies patients into one of hundreds of groups based upon their principal diagnoses and complications. Reimbursement is based on th ...
... designed for the purposes of researchers. Institutional providers, such as hospitals, bill using the diagnosis-related group (DRG) prospective payment system, which classifies patients into one of hundreds of groups based upon their principal diagnoses and complications. Reimbursement is based on th ...
Social Problems and Care of the Elderly
... those who have had leisure activities prior to retirement will be able to carry on with these or even develop new ones, those who have not had leisure activities before face problems developing new ones when they retire. This leads to these elderly finding it difficult to fill their time that could ...
... those who have had leisure activities prior to retirement will be able to carry on with these or even develop new ones, those who have not had leisure activities before face problems developing new ones when they retire. This leads to these elderly finding it difficult to fill their time that could ...
Competencies for the Advanced Dental Hygiene Practitioner (ADHP)
... comprehensive, multidisciplinary healthcare. Prevention and early intervention are strategies long recognized across health disciplines as effective in terms of dollars spent and in minimizing or eliminating human pain and suffering. With the changing healthcare system,1 the role of an advanced prac ...
... comprehensive, multidisciplinary healthcare. Prevention and early intervention are strategies long recognized across health disciplines as effective in terms of dollars spent and in minimizing or eliminating human pain and suffering. With the changing healthcare system,1 the role of an advanced prac ...
Access to Essential Medicines and Technologies for
... which requires inhalers, affordable quality assured medicines are available at a procurement cost of less than 3 to 4 US per month. For cancer, off-patent medicines such as tamoxifen for breast cancer are inexpensive. In many countries, the price charged to patients may be many times higher due to d ...
... which requires inhalers, affordable quality assured medicines are available at a procurement cost of less than 3 to 4 US per month. For cancer, off-patent medicines such as tamoxifen for breast cancer are inexpensive. In many countries, the price charged to patients may be many times higher due to d ...
InterTASC Report Format - University of Birmingham
... No results were found on the general health of trans people and very little on people who identify as bisexual. No LGB results were found on many common physical diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, digestive diseases or autoimmune diseases, but more on aspects of mental health, h ...
... No results were found on the general health of trans people and very little on people who identify as bisexual. No LGB results were found on many common physical diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, digestive diseases or autoimmune diseases, but more on aspects of mental health, h ...