Non-communicable disease, Syria, War, Conflict, Prioritisation, Public health, ImplementationBackground There has been increasing focus on tackling the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCD) in crisis settings. The complex and protracted crisis in Syria is unfolding against a......
The NDC, or National Drug Code, is a unique 10-digit or 11-digit, 3-segment number. It is a universal product identifier for human drugs in the U.S.
What is Medicare Part C? Original Medicareis made up of Medicare Part A (hospital services) and Part B (outpatient services). Medicare Part C plans are all-in-one healthcare options that combine Original Medicare benefits plus additional coverage in some cases. ...
The mental health of students has become one of the top concerns in higher education. The number of students reporting distress and seeking services has dramatically increased, and colleges and universities are struggling to address these challenges. A r
Health education conducted by community health workers (CHWs) is an evidence-based strategy for promoting cancer prevention, cancer screening, and adherence to medical guidance from doctors. However, CHWs are confronted with some problems related to canc
The WHO STEPwise approach to surveillance (STEPS) is theWHO-recommended framework for NCD surveillance. We are building one common approach to defining core variables for surveys, surveillance and monitoring instruments. The goal is to achieve data comparability over time and between countries. ...
The ACC/AHA/HRS guidelines were developed based on the same information that the CMS NCD had, although the CMS used a different approach. Initially, they stated that an ICD should not be implanted in patients with heart failure < 9 months but then they changed this to < 3 months if the...
Importantly, patients determining their treatment alone is not the goal of SDM. Although the onus is on the health care team to open the door for patients to be invited to participate, it is equally important to anticipate that patients’ preferred level of engagement in SDM, whether choosing ...
Although empirical evidence suggests the effective superiority of the adherence club intervention to standard clinic ART care schemes, it is poorly understood exactly how and why it works, and under what health system contexts. To this end, we aimed to develop a refined programme theory explicating...
The maximum out-of-pocket or out-of-pocket limit is the most you will need to pay for healthcare in a year. This does not include payments that go to the premium. The out-of-pocket limit includes payments from the deductible, copay, and coinsurance. Once you’ve reached this limit, ...