The ability to directly compare morbidity rates is advantageous, underscoring the need for a uniform definition of severe morbidity to promote accurate and reliable international comparisons.doi:10.1136/fetalneonatal-2012-301809.123Lutomski, JEByrne, BMGreene, RAArchives of Disease in Childhood Fetal & Neonatal Edition
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Despite advances in neonatology, it has high rates of mortality and morbidity. The combine or alone usage of interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) and C‐reactive protein (CRP) has recently been proven to be useful in the early diagnosis of sepsis in newborns. The study included 282 patients; there were...
or test provides a measurable benefit to the consumer such that the cost will improve mortality or morbidity rates (basically, save lives or reduce ill health). Because Medicare is not an early adopter of new technology, other insurance plans generally follow suit and wait for more data before...
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