Prevention of COPD exacerbations
... Pulmonary rehabilitation delivered in a stable state is an established component of COPD management, and aims primarily to reduce symptoms, improve functional capacity and increase patient participation [38]. Studies indicate that it also may reduce the frequency and duration of subsequent exacerbat ...
... Pulmonary rehabilitation delivered in a stable state is an established component of COPD management, and aims primarily to reduce symptoms, improve functional capacity and increase patient participation [38]. Studies indicate that it also may reduce the frequency and duration of subsequent exacerbat ...
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital
... medicine), wound care services, a 7-bassinet specialty-level nursery, outpatient physical therapy and sports medicine clinics (on campus and throughout the community), a 24-hour emergency department, and numerous community outreach services. In addition to its 110-bed inpatient facility, Mary Immacu ...
... medicine), wound care services, a 7-bassinet specialty-level nursery, outpatient physical therapy and sports medicine clinics (on campus and throughout the community), a 24-hour emergency department, and numerous community outreach services. In addition to its 110-bed inpatient facility, Mary Immacu ...
Oral and Dental Care Management in Head and Neck Cancer
... General management:14 17. Mucositis: Good oral hygiene has been shown to reduce the severity of mucositis.15 The patient should be advised on an appropriate diet and should be told to keep away from certain food and drinks to avoid discomfort. Hard, acidic, salty or spicy foods can irritate and trau ...
... General management:14 17. Mucositis: Good oral hygiene has been shown to reduce the severity of mucositis.15 The patient should be advised on an appropriate diet and should be told to keep away from certain food and drinks to avoid discomfort. Hard, acidic, salty or spicy foods can irritate and trau ...
National Health Priority Areas cancer sites
... Reliable methods for early detection of lung cancer are yet to be developed. If such methods were developed, an effective screening and early detection program would be expected to have a major impact on lung cancer mortality in Australia because: • currently, less than 30 per cent of patients are s ...
... Reliable methods for early detection of lung cancer are yet to be developed. If such methods were developed, an effective screening and early detection program would be expected to have a major impact on lung cancer mortality in Australia because: • currently, less than 30 per cent of patients are s ...
Community Health Needs Assessment 2013
... Input from Persons who represent the Community Targeted interviews were used to gather information and opinions from persons who represent the broad interests of the community served by the hospital. Twenty-four interviews were completed during August, 2013. For the interviews, community stakeholder ...
... Input from Persons who represent the Community Targeted interviews were used to gather information and opinions from persons who represent the broad interests of the community served by the hospital. Twenty-four interviews were completed during August, 2013. For the interviews, community stakeholder ...
Characteristic MRI Findings of Spinal Metastases from Various
... were included in this study. Of these 30 patients, 14 were men with a mean age of 66 years (age range, 3577) and 16 were women with a mean age of 58 years (age range, 30-74). In terms of the number of metastatic lesions associated with the various primary tumors, 7 patients had 56 spinal metastatic ...
... were included in this study. Of these 30 patients, 14 were men with a mean age of 66 years (age range, 3577) and 16 were women with a mean age of 58 years (age range, 30-74). In terms of the number of metastatic lesions associated with the various primary tumors, 7 patients had 56 spinal metastatic ...
RESEARCH PROPOSAL FOR MSc DISSERTATION
... in cancer centres (within mandated 31-day and 62-day cancer treatment targets). Consequently a few cancer surgeons in the region perform the majority of the surgery, although there are no recommendations on the method of surgery. In some cases laparoscopic surgery may not be an option but there is n ...
... in cancer centres (within mandated 31-day and 62-day cancer treatment targets). Consequently a few cancer surgeons in the region perform the majority of the surgery, although there are no recommendations on the method of surgery. In some cases laparoscopic surgery may not be an option but there is n ...
Characterizing Thyroid Disease and Identifying
... key indication for operative intervention. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 43% of the population in the African region, or approximately 260 million people, have insufficient iodine intake and has put in place universal salt iodinization as the primary strategy to address the morb ...
... key indication for operative intervention. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 43% of the population in the African region, or approximately 260 million people, have insufficient iodine intake and has put in place universal salt iodinization as the primary strategy to address the morb ...
Nitrosourea Chemotherapeutic Agents Report on Carcinogens, Thirteenth Edition Carcinogenicity Introduction
... cidence of malignant lymphoma (lymphosarcoma) was observed in mice of both sexes. Cancer Studies in Humans The data available from studies in humans were inadequate to evalu‑ ate the relationship between human cancer and exposure specifically to CCNU. In several reported cases, cancer patients who r ...
... cidence of malignant lymphoma (lymphosarcoma) was observed in mice of both sexes. Cancer Studies in Humans The data available from studies in humans were inadequate to evalu‑ ate the relationship between human cancer and exposure specifically to CCNU. In several reported cases, cancer patients who r ...
Volume 27, #2, Summer 2012 Journal
... As recently as 2005, reports of a worldwide cancer epidemic have been appearing on professional editorial pages causing researchers considerable pause. Worldwide statistics demonstrate cancer incidence is elevated, and, not surprisingly, more evident in developing nations.4 In 2008, the Internationa ...
... As recently as 2005, reports of a worldwide cancer epidemic have been appearing on professional editorial pages causing researchers considerable pause. Worldwide statistics demonstrate cancer incidence is elevated, and, not surprisingly, more evident in developing nations.4 In 2008, the Internationa ...
A Needs Assessment for Primary Care Dental Services in
... and economic impacts on the population and society. In the 2008/09 Operating Framework2 Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) were set the objective of ensuring year on year improvement in the number of patients accessing NHS dental services, as measured by the vital sign indicator - VSB18. In the 2009/10 Oper ...
... and economic impacts on the population and society. In the 2008/09 Operating Framework2 Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) were set the objective of ensuring year on year improvement in the number of patients accessing NHS dental services, as measured by the vital sign indicator - VSB18. In the 2009/10 Oper ...
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern – Center of Competence for Diabetes
... which, if untreated, leads to blindness, renal failure, painful ...
... which, if untreated, leads to blindness, renal failure, painful ...
Chronic Disease Management - ACT Health
... but will not take over the primary care or management of the patient’s co-morbidities. For this purpose an interdisciplinary approach will be of paramount importance. The Service will operate through the following activities: ...
... but will not take over the primary care or management of the patient’s co-morbidities. For this purpose an interdisciplinary approach will be of paramount importance. The Service will operate through the following activities: ...
early detection: breast health awareness and early
... or asymmetric thickening, skin and/or nipple changes, especially those that worsen over time (see Early Detection: Signs and Symptoms KS). The importance of timely medical evaluation is emphasized. Because most women in LMICs (and 1 in 6 in high-income countries) have advanced cancers at diagnosis, ...
... or asymmetric thickening, skin and/or nipple changes, especially those that worsen over time (see Early Detection: Signs and Symptoms KS). The importance of timely medical evaluation is emphasized. Because most women in LMICs (and 1 in 6 in high-income countries) have advanced cancers at diagnosis, ...
At CDC Healthy Aging Program: At Health Benefits ABCs:
... CDC collects data on depression, anxiety, psychological distress, and mental illness stigma through supplemental mental illness symptom modules to the state Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) questionnaire. The BRFSS is the world’s largest, ongoing telephone health survey system, tr ...
... CDC collects data on depression, anxiety, psychological distress, and mental illness stigma through supplemental mental illness symptom modules to the state Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) questionnaire. The BRFSS is the world’s largest, ongoing telephone health survey system, tr ...
nsights PCRI A Repor t f rom the E xecut ive D...
... Dr. Scholz is struck by the prodigious efforts men make to understand and get appropriate treatment for prostate cancer while ignoring the fact that they are at greater risk of dying from other causes unrelated to prostate cancer. Therefore, he has written this article to provide advice to prostate ...
... Dr. Scholz is struck by the prodigious efforts men make to understand and get appropriate treatment for prostate cancer while ignoring the fact that they are at greater risk of dying from other causes unrelated to prostate cancer. Therefore, he has written this article to provide advice to prostate ...
Auglaize - Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio
... Auglaize County youth ate out in a restaurant or brought home take-out food an average of 2.7 times per week. ...
... Auglaize County youth ate out in a restaurant or brought home take-out food an average of 2.7 times per week. ...
- Wiley Online Library
... Diagnosis in routine clinical practice had identified pathologies which, in the main, were a burden for the individual; yet there were a number of diseases which because of their communicable nature also posed a threat to others. Early diagnosis of these latter diseases, and their treatment if possib ...
... Diagnosis in routine clinical practice had identified pathologies which, in the main, were a burden for the individual; yet there were a number of diseases which because of their communicable nature also posed a threat to others. Early diagnosis of these latter diseases, and their treatment if possib ...
Challenges in Access to Hepatitis C Care
... Fear of side effects based on past treatment regimens (both among those at risk and those who are aware of their infection) ...
... Fear of side effects based on past treatment regimens (both among those at risk and those who are aware of their infection) ...
What is a chronic wound? - American Osteopathic College of
... Much has changed since 1994 Much of the information is anecdotal, not research based Recent literature considers “quantitative swabs” as supportive, if other definitive signs and symptoms are present. ...
... Much has changed since 1994 Much of the information is anecdotal, not research based Recent literature considers “quantitative swabs” as supportive, if other definitive signs and symptoms are present. ...
A Cancer Nutrition Guide
... Fat cells grow when people gain weight and shrink when they lose it. Studies suggest that location of fat cells in the body matters. Fat that accumulates in the abdominal area—lending the body an “apple shape”—is often visceral fat. That means it lies deep inside the abdomen and surrounds vital orga ...
... Fat cells grow when people gain weight and shrink when they lose it. Studies suggest that location of fat cells in the body matters. Fat that accumulates in the abdominal area—lending the body an “apple shape”—is often visceral fat. That means it lies deep inside the abdomen and surrounds vital orga ...
Optimal care pathway for women with ovarian cancer
... This is an integrated team approach to healthcare in which medical and allied health professionals consider all relevant treatment options and collaboratively develop an individual treatment and care plan for each woman. There is increasing evidence that multidisciplinary care improves patient outco ...
... This is an integrated team approach to healthcare in which medical and allied health professionals consider all relevant treatment options and collaboratively develop an individual treatment and care plan for each woman. There is increasing evidence that multidisciplinary care improves patient outco ...
Case Study Sample
... shown to promote weight loss in conjunction with a hypocalorific diet and other measures. Orlistat is effective in reducing weight over a period of a year. However, in absolute terms, mean weight loss from trials shows a relatively small reduction, of some two to five kilograms per year over the wei ...
... shown to promote weight loss in conjunction with a hypocalorific diet and other measures. Orlistat is effective in reducing weight over a period of a year. However, in absolute terms, mean weight loss from trials shows a relatively small reduction, of some two to five kilograms per year over the wei ...
RP06/2013 ISBN: 978-0-621-41510-0
... Level meeting that “South Africa recognises the need for noncommunicable diseases to be regarded as a development priority rather than only a health concern. It is the view of the South African government that a ‘health only approach’ will not reverse the global mortality and burden from noncommunic ...
... Level meeting that “South Africa recognises the need for noncommunicable diseases to be regarded as a development priority rather than only a health concern. It is the view of the South African government that a ‘health only approach’ will not reverse the global mortality and burden from noncommunic ...
Ovarian cancer - Barwon Health
... This is an integrated team approach to healthcare in which medical and allied health professionals consider all relevant treatment options and collaboratively develop an individual treatment and care plan for each woman. There is increasing evidence that multidisciplinary care improves patient outco ...
... This is an integrated team approach to healthcare in which medical and allied health professionals consider all relevant treatment options and collaboratively develop an individual treatment and care plan for each woman. There is increasing evidence that multidisciplinary care improves patient outco ...