Epidemiology aims to describe the distribution and magnitude of health and disease problems, identify etiological factors in the pathogenesis of disease, and provide the data essential to the planning, implemen
Health equity: A framework for the epidemiology of care March 21, 2022 | Article Anas El Turabi Anjali Menon Lucy Pérez Gila Tolub Pharmaceutical and life sciences companies can unlock new opportunities, help underserved patients, and build a cycle of trust....
The need of palliative care at the end-of-life in the emergency departments (ED) is growing. The study aims to investigate the epidemiology of patients who died during care in ED using nationwide database, and to estimate the need for palliative care in
Of the estimated five million species of fungi, less than 100 species are frequent agents of human disease, and most deaths are due to organisms within the generaCandida,AspergillusandCryptococcus3. However, a cadre of new emerging pathogens are rising in clinical importance, and these include som...
68 Further, Pacific Island health ministers have noted the importance of supporting improvements in Human Resources for Health to address UHC and the SDGs. To advance the status of health professions in line with civil society's changing needs and ensure best practice, the SPCNMOA, PHoNM and ...
Epidemiology and Anatomic Sites of Infection Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are the most common HAIs in the NICU. They can occur in isolation or in association with urinary tract infections (UTIs)1 and meningitis.2 Endocarditis, osteomyelitis, pyogenic arthritis, ventilator associated pneumonia, peritonit...
Dissecting racial bias in an algorithm used to manage the health of populations. Science. 2019;366(6464):447-453. doi:10.1126/science.aax2342 PubMedGoogle ScholarCrossref 35. Inker LA, Eneanya ND, Coresh J, et al; Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration. New ...
This collaboration between The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and Medscape is designed to provide practicing clinicians with updates and analysis on topics relating to the prevention and control of infections in healthcare settings. LATEST FROM SHEA Studies Track Infections to...
Epidemiology and outcomes of ventilator-associated pneumonia in a large US database. Chest. 2002;122(6):2115-2121.PubMedGoogle ScholarCrossref 43. Kyne L, Hamel MB, Polavaram R, Kelly CP. Health care costs and mortality associated with nosocomial diarrhea due to Clostridium difficile. Clin...
Whilst access to effective ART for all remains essential, it should be seen as one aspect of a more multifaceted definition of success. The central goal should be integrated, person-centered healthcare that promotes the importance of HRQoL, recognizing the right of all people to enjoy “the ...