Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Vulval
... Women with conditions that predispose to vulval cancer Lichen sclerosus and infection with high-risk types of HPV are both conditions in which squamous neoplastic change can be seen. There may be an intraepithelial stage seen first (vulval intraepithelial neoplasia, VIN) with either condition. This ...
... Women with conditions that predispose to vulval cancer Lichen sclerosus and infection with high-risk types of HPV are both conditions in which squamous neoplastic change can be seen. There may be an intraepithelial stage seen first (vulval intraepithelial neoplasia, VIN) with either condition. This ...
National Professional Development Framework for Cancer Nursing
... Nursing and cancer control Each nurse’s scope of practice is defined by relevant legislative frameworks, and is influenced by factors such as the context of practice and organisational policies, the needs of consumers, and the practitioner’s education and experience. The Australian Nursing and Midw ...
... Nursing and cancer control Each nurse’s scope of practice is defined by relevant legislative frameworks, and is influenced by factors such as the context of practice and organisational policies, the needs of consumers, and the practitioner’s education and experience. The Australian Nursing and Midw ...
After anti-cancer treatment
... no history of cancer. Participants in the non-cancer group were recruited via a peer nomination process (16,17). This process was chosen as it has been demonstrated in the literature to be a successful method of recruiting a group of healthy volunteers that are similar demographically to the cancer ...
... no history of cancer. Participants in the non-cancer group were recruited via a peer nomination process (16,17). This process was chosen as it has been demonstrated in the literature to be a successful method of recruiting a group of healthy volunteers that are similar demographically to the cancer ...
Improving Tuberculosis Case Detection
... million people die each year from this curable disease. To end TB as a global epidemic we must find and treat all of those who are sick, prevent transmission and prevent creation of multidrugresistant TB. To do so, we need to think of new ways to reach those we don’t reach today. We must invest in e ...
... million people die each year from this curable disease. To end TB as a global epidemic we must find and treat all of those who are sick, prevent transmission and prevent creation of multidrugresistant TB. To do so, we need to think of new ways to reach those we don’t reach today. We must invest in e ...
CBHSSJB Annual Report 2015-2016
... increases comfort and gives people greater control over their healthcare. ...
... increases comfort and gives people greater control over their healthcare. ...
CF Foundation Infection Prevention and Control Guideline for Cystic
... 13. The CFF recommends that all healthcare personnel implement Contact Precautions, (i.e., wear a gown and gloves), when caring for all people with CF regardless of respiratory tract culture results, in ambulatory and inpatient settings. 14. The CFF does not recommend that healthcare personnel wear ...
... 13. The CFF recommends that all healthcare personnel implement Contact Precautions, (i.e., wear a gown and gloves), when caring for all people with CF regardless of respiratory tract culture results, in ambulatory and inpatient settings. 14. The CFF does not recommend that healthcare personnel wear ...
Sex disparities in diagnosis of bladder cancer after initial
... presenting with hematuria. This study sought to determine the difference in timing from presentation with hematuria to diagnosis of bladder cancer in women versus men. METHODS: This is a retrospective population-based study examining the timing from presentation with hematuria to diagnosis of bladde ...
... presenting with hematuria. This study sought to determine the difference in timing from presentation with hematuria to diagnosis of bladder cancer in women versus men. METHODS: This is a retrospective population-based study examining the timing from presentation with hematuria to diagnosis of bladde ...
Road Map to a Comprehensive Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI) Prevention Program (PDF: 577KB/10 pages)
... 3e) Do not conduct repeat testing during the same episode of diarrhea for confirmed CDI patients (e.g. electronic flag). 3f) Retest only if CDI symptoms continue or recur after 10 days of treatment. 3g) Do not perform “tests of cure” post treatment. 3h) Do not routinely test patients less than 1 yea ...
... 3e) Do not conduct repeat testing during the same episode of diarrhea for confirmed CDI patients (e.g. electronic flag). 3f) Retest only if CDI symptoms continue or recur after 10 days of treatment. 3g) Do not perform “tests of cure” post treatment. 3h) Do not routinely test patients less than 1 yea ...
Canada at the Tipping Point
... gain in the prevention or delay of secondary complications can provide huge savings. To address increasing diabetes prevalence, the Association recommends that all governments include within their approach to diabetes a broad-based secondary prevention strategy to exclusively target people who have ...
... gain in the prevention or delay of secondary complications can provide huge savings. To address increasing diabetes prevalence, the Association recommends that all governments include within their approach to diabetes a broad-based secondary prevention strategy to exclusively target people who have ...
13-Hypertension the Silent Killer, Part 1
... Very poor control of hypertension is reported worldwide. In Egypt it was reported that only 23.9% of hypertensives were receiving treatment and only 8% had their blood pressure controlled (20). In Canada only 15.8% had their blood pressure treated and controlled (8). In India a study found that 43% ...
... Very poor control of hypertension is reported worldwide. In Egypt it was reported that only 23.9% of hypertensives were receiving treatment and only 8% had their blood pressure controlled (20). In Canada only 15.8% had their blood pressure treated and controlled (8). In India a study found that 43% ...
An Integrated Approach to Infectious Diseases
... management (for example, in drinking-water supplies and food production). The focus is on addressing ‘up stream’ factors in order to reduce the likelihood that exposure to health hazards occurs. This may involve using surveillance data and modelling of possible events, analysis of critical points in ...
... management (for example, in drinking-water supplies and food production). The focus is on addressing ‘up stream’ factors in order to reduce the likelihood that exposure to health hazards occurs. This may involve using surveillance data and modelling of possible events, analysis of critical points in ...
2013 Geisinger-Community Medical Center Hospital Community
... health rankings are poorer. The region contains more smokers, excessive drinkers and its residents are less physically active. Cancer and heart disease continue to be the main causes of death for the region’s adult population, while a diet lacking fruits and vegetables and high blood pressure are th ...
... health rankings are poorer. The region contains more smokers, excessive drinkers and its residents are less physically active. Cancer and heart disease continue to be the main causes of death for the region’s adult population, while a diet lacking fruits and vegetables and high blood pressure are th ...
Transition of care for adolescents from paediatric services to adult
... Three of the transitional-care programmes found that the intervention may slightly improve transitional readiness in young people, enabling them to better self-manage and adjust to using adult health services. One transitional-care programme that evaluated a twoday workshop for young people with spi ...
... Three of the transitional-care programmes found that the intervention may slightly improve transitional readiness in young people, enabling them to better self-manage and adjust to using adult health services. One transitional-care programme that evaluated a twoday workshop for young people with spi ...
DAVITA.COM/COMMUNITYCARE
... We are working to improve the lives of our patients, the regions in which we operate and those in need throughout the world by examining and reducing our environmental impact, performing international medical missions, offering health screenings and pursuing philanthropic endeavors. DaVita Village T ...
... We are working to improve the lives of our patients, the regions in which we operate and those in need throughout the world by examining and reducing our environmental impact, performing international medical missions, offering health screenings and pursuing philanthropic endeavors. DaVita Village T ...
11061331H - Stony Brook Cancer Center
... the one-year anniversary of “Patient Safety Fridays,” an initiative where we enhanced the safety culture at Stony Brook Medicine in measurably significant ways. With the participation of physicians, leadership and unit-based teams, we systematically improved outcomes and pain management, purchased m ...
... the one-year anniversary of “Patient Safety Fridays,” an initiative where we enhanced the safety culture at Stony Brook Medicine in measurably significant ways. With the participation of physicians, leadership and unit-based teams, we systematically improved outcomes and pain management, purchased m ...
CAREGIVER SUPPORT 1 ACT on Alzheimer`s Alzheimer`s Disease
... The past medical history includes diabetes and hypertension. He was previously on a more complicated medication regimen aiming for “tighter” blood sugar control. He is now taking metformin, which is taken two times a day, and lisinopril, and a baby aspirin, which can be taken once a day. He will occ ...
... The past medical history includes diabetes and hypertension. He was previously on a more complicated medication regimen aiming for “tighter” blood sugar control. He is now taking metformin, which is taken two times a day, and lisinopril, and a baby aspirin, which can be taken once a day. He will occ ...
Strategies to Reduce the Risk of Diabetes Complications
... Prevalence of Diabetes Complications (2005) No. of People (millions) ...
... Prevalence of Diabetes Complications (2005) No. of People (millions) ...
The North Carolina Plan for Prevention and Management of Heart
... stakeholders across the state. The initial focus of this series of plans was on prevention through strategies addressing primary risk factors (e.g., unhealthy eating, physical inactivity, and tobacco use and exposure). In response to the need for a more comprehensive approach to a broader spectrum o ...
... stakeholders across the state. The initial focus of this series of plans was on prevention through strategies addressing primary risk factors (e.g., unhealthy eating, physical inactivity, and tobacco use and exposure). In response to the need for a more comprehensive approach to a broader spectrum o ...
Clinician`s Guide to Treating Tobacco Dependence
... are available over the counter, while the spray and inhaler require a prescription. Two oral medications, bupropion and varenicline, are also effective. It is easy to be discouraged because many smokers are unable to quit, even those with serious smoking-induced diseases such as COPD and coronary di ...
... are available over the counter, while the spray and inhaler require a prescription. Two oral medications, bupropion and varenicline, are also effective. It is easy to be discouraged because many smokers are unable to quit, even those with serious smoking-induced diseases such as COPD and coronary di ...
Annual Report 2015-16 - Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
... effectiveness The Partnership is continuously analyzing how well the cancer control system is working and exploring ways to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. This year, we hosted a cross-country gathering of cancer experts, researchers and community groups to begin work on improving access t ...
... effectiveness The Partnership is continuously analyzing how well the cancer control system is working and exploring ways to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. This year, we hosted a cross-country gathering of cancer experts, researchers and community groups to begin work on improving access t ...
Management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the Swiss guidelines
... α-1 antitrypsin deficiency are recognised additional risk factors for COPD [14–16]. It is estimated that α-1 antitrypsin deficiency is responsible for approximately 2% of all cases of emphysema in the United States [17, 18]. Passive exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, respiratory infections and ...
... α-1 antitrypsin deficiency are recognised additional risk factors for COPD [14–16]. It is estimated that α-1 antitrypsin deficiency is responsible for approximately 2% of all cases of emphysema in the United States [17, 18]. Passive exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, respiratory infections and ...
The Relationship of Adverse Childhood
... design and massive data management required for meaningful interpretation of clinical observations. Kaiser Health Plan patients are middle-class Americans; all have high quality health insurance. In any 4-year period, 81% of adult Plan members in San Diego choose to come in for comprehensive medical ...
... design and massive data management required for meaningful interpretation of clinical observations. Kaiser Health Plan patients are middle-class Americans; all have high quality health insurance. In any 4-year period, 81% of adult Plan members in San Diego choose to come in for comprehensive medical ...
Clinician`s Guide to Treating Tobacco Dependence
... are available over the counter, while the spray and inhaler require a prescription. Two oral medications, bupropion and varenicline, are also effective. It is easy to be discouraged because many smokers are unable to quit, even those with serious smoking-induced diseases such as COPD and coronary di ...
... are available over the counter, while the spray and inhaler require a prescription. Two oral medications, bupropion and varenicline, are also effective. It is easy to be discouraged because many smokers are unable to quit, even those with serious smoking-induced diseases such as COPD and coronary di ...