Narayana Nursing Journal-2013 JULY
... OPD were selected by convenience sampling and random blood glucose level were screened by using glucometer. Results: Out of 100 people 15% were above border line[>140],15%are borderline[120-140]and remaining 70% had normal random blood sugar Level. Conclusion :The study findings helped to identify a ...
... OPD were selected by convenience sampling and random blood glucose level were screened by using glucometer. Results: Out of 100 people 15% were above border line[>140],15%are borderline[120-140]and remaining 70% had normal random blood sugar Level. Conclusion :The study findings helped to identify a ...
defining public health: historical and contemporary developments
... important component of the selection of places for habitation. Ancient terms describing disease are still in use, including endemic (background or usual occurrence) and epidemic (excessive occurrence). In the Middle Ages (AD 500–1500), epidemics of infectious diseases spurred collective activities b ...
... important component of the selection of places for habitation. Ancient terms describing disease are still in use, including endemic (background or usual occurrence) and epidemic (excessive occurrence). In the Middle Ages (AD 500–1500), epidemics of infectious diseases spurred collective activities b ...
Education and counseling of renal transplant recipients
... protective role in some types of cancer (67, 68). Although the relationship between fat intake and cancer is controversial, high-fat foods, particularly those from animal sources, should be limited as they tend to be higher in calories and may increase the risk of becoming overweight or of obesity. ...
... protective role in some types of cancer (67, 68). Although the relationship between fat intake and cancer is controversial, high-fat foods, particularly those from animal sources, should be limited as they tend to be higher in calories and may increase the risk of becoming overweight or of obesity. ...
CANCER (cont`d)
... Rationale: A notable exception is the routine use of enteral nutrition for patients undergoing chemoradiation to the head or neck. In this population, enteral nutrition has been shown to prevent dehydration and treatment interruptions resulting from an impaired oral intake related to mucositis. Copy ...
... Rationale: A notable exception is the routine use of enteral nutrition for patients undergoing chemoradiation to the head or neck. In this population, enteral nutrition has been shown to prevent dehydration and treatment interruptions resulting from an impaired oral intake related to mucositis. Copy ...
Treating Gallbladder Cancer
... cancer cells. There are different kinds of radiation therapy For gallbladder cancer, a machine is used to create a beam of x-rays or particles that are aimed at the cancer. This is known as external beam radiation therapy (EBRT). Before your treatments start, the radiation team will take careful me ...
... cancer cells. There are different kinds of radiation therapy For gallbladder cancer, a machine is used to create a beam of x-rays or particles that are aimed at the cancer. This is known as external beam radiation therapy (EBRT). Before your treatments start, the radiation team will take careful me ...
Module 1: Transmission and Pathogenesis
... TB infection is one of the most common infections in the world. It is estimated that 30% to 60% of adults in developing countries have TB infection. Every year, about 8 million people develop TB disease and 3 million people die of the disease. In fact, among people older than 5 years of age, TB dise ...
... TB infection is one of the most common infections in the world. It is estimated that 30% to 60% of adults in developing countries have TB infection. Every year, about 8 million people develop TB disease and 3 million people die of the disease. In fact, among people older than 5 years of age, TB dise ...
Module 1: Transmission and Pathogenesis
... TB infection is one of the most common infections in the world. It is estimated that 30% to 60% of adults in developing countries have TB infection. Every year, about 8 million people develop TB disease and 3 million people die of the disease. In fact, among people older than 5 years of age, TB dise ...
... TB infection is one of the most common infections in the world. It is estimated that 30% to 60% of adults in developing countries have TB infection. Every year, about 8 million people develop TB disease and 3 million people die of the disease. In fact, among people older than 5 years of age, TB dise ...
health overview and scrutiny committee scoping document
... 4. All adults with diabetes will receive high-quality care throughout their lifetime, including support to optimise the control of their blood glucose, blood pressure and other risk factors for developing the complications of diabetes. 5. All children and young people with diabetes will receive cons ...
... 4. All adults with diabetes will receive high-quality care throughout their lifetime, including support to optimise the control of their blood glucose, blood pressure and other risk factors for developing the complications of diabetes. 5. All children and young people with diabetes will receive cons ...
hypertension
... heart attack, heart failure, stroke and kidney failure. Prompt management of high blood pressure can also reduce the risk of other complications such as retinopathy, a disease of the retina which results in vision loss and impairment. Unlike with the diagnosis of other non-communicable diseases such ...
... heart attack, heart failure, stroke and kidney failure. Prompt management of high blood pressure can also reduce the risk of other complications such as retinopathy, a disease of the retina which results in vision loss and impairment. Unlike with the diagnosis of other non-communicable diseases such ...
hypertension
... heart attack, heart failure, stroke and kidney failure. Prompt management of high blood pressure can also reduce the risk of other complications such as retinopathy, a disease of the retina which results in vision loss and impairment. Unlike with the diagnosis of other non-communicable diseases such ...
... heart attack, heart failure, stroke and kidney failure. Prompt management of high blood pressure can also reduce the risk of other complications such as retinopathy, a disease of the retina which results in vision loss and impairment. Unlike with the diagnosis of other non-communicable diseases such ...
National Infection Prevention and Control Manual 2.3 4 April 2014
... Standard Infection Control Precautions (SICPs), covered in this chapter are to be used by all staff, in all care settings, at all times, for all patients1 whether infection is known to be present or not to ensure the safety of those being cared for, staff and visitors in the care environment. SICPs ...
... Standard Infection Control Precautions (SICPs), covered in this chapter are to be used by all staff, in all care settings, at all times, for all patients1 whether infection is known to be present or not to ensure the safety of those being cared for, staff and visitors in the care environment. SICPs ...
Self-Management Support Interventions for Persons With Chronic
... not possible to say whether these changes were clinically important. The CDSMP also increased how often people undertook aerobic exercise, how often they practiced stress/pain reduction techniques, and how often they communicated with their health care practitioners. The CDSMP did not reduce the num ...
... not possible to say whether these changes were clinically important. The CDSMP also increased how often people undertook aerobic exercise, how often they practiced stress/pain reduction techniques, and how often they communicated with their health care practitioners. The CDSMP did not reduce the num ...
Treatment - Us TOO International
... traumatic. Their experience can leave them feeling helpless, confused and alone. Their lives are also dramatically impacted by the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. They too, experience the treatments, the doctor visits, interrupted sleep, sadness, fear and grief. Us Too Prostate Cancer Ed ...
... traumatic. Their experience can leave them feeling helpless, confused and alone. Their lives are also dramatically impacted by the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. They too, experience the treatments, the doctor visits, interrupted sleep, sadness, fear and grief. Us Too Prostate Cancer Ed ...
Study plan for a PhD degree in Family Medicine and Epidemiology
... impact of imaging, are needed (10, 26). There is a need to develop new models for communication of CVD risk to increase compliance to guide lines among practitioners and adherence to CVD prevention among patients. ...
... impact of imaging, are needed (10, 26). There is a need to develop new models for communication of CVD risk to increase compliance to guide lines among practitioners and adherence to CVD prevention among patients. ...
Maaori Health Plan 2016/17
... As a District Health Board we serve one of the largest and most diverse Maaori populations in the country. Achieving Maaori health equity is a key priority for us, and one that we share with our strategic Maaori partner Mana Whenua i Tamaki Makaurau. Our commitment to achieve Maaori health equity is ...
... As a District Health Board we serve one of the largest and most diverse Maaori populations in the country. Achieving Maaori health equity is a key priority for us, and one that we share with our strategic Maaori partner Mana Whenua i Tamaki Makaurau. Our commitment to achieve Maaori health equity is ...
Screening for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Adults: U.S. Preventive
... Blood pressure targets should be lower for persons who have type 2 diabetes mellitus than for those who do not. Lower blood pressure targets for persons with diabetes and high blood pressure reduce CVD events compared with higher targets. Attention to other risk factors for CVD, such as physical ina ...
... Blood pressure targets should be lower for persons who have type 2 diabetes mellitus than for those who do not. Lower blood pressure targets for persons with diabetes and high blood pressure reduce CVD events compared with higher targets. Attention to other risk factors for CVD, such as physical ina ...
Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes Strategy Improving outcomes for people with
... This strategy has been developed following extensive engagement with a wide range of stakeholders. We would like to thank the very many people who have contributed to its development, but particularly members of the public, patients and carers who described their experiences and told us about what w ...
... This strategy has been developed following extensive engagement with a wide range of stakeholders. We would like to thank the very many people who have contributed to its development, but particularly members of the public, patients and carers who described their experiences and told us about what w ...
“The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest.”
... I saw my primary care physician and we just moved forward. It did take me aback a bit. I think the “blow” was in small stages since it was originally thought that it was a localized problem. I was getting ready to have my prostate taken out by Dr. Cooper until the bone scan showed that it had spread ...
... I saw my primary care physician and we just moved forward. It did take me aback a bit. I think the “blow” was in small stages since it was originally thought that it was a localized problem. I was getting ready to have my prostate taken out by Dr. Cooper until the bone scan showed that it had spread ...
Children Diagnosed With Cancer: Dealing With Diagnosis
... Use childhood cancer centers. Both the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society recommend that children with cancer be treated at childhood cancer centers. These centers use a comprehensive team approach to care. Teams include doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists, recreati ...
... Use childhood cancer centers. Both the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society recommend that children with cancer be treated at childhood cancer centers. These centers use a comprehensive team approach to care. Teams include doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists, recreati ...
Oral Health Toolkit - Arizona Alliance For Community Health Centers
... bacteria. The plastic coating is placed by a dental professional on the back permanent teeth where decay most commonly occurs. Sealants prevent up to 75% of decay at one third the cost of a filling. Sealants are the only proven prevention for decay other than fluoridated water. The first permanent m ...
... bacteria. The plastic coating is placed by a dental professional on the back permanent teeth where decay most commonly occurs. Sealants prevent up to 75% of decay at one third the cost of a filling. Sealants are the only proven prevention for decay other than fluoridated water. The first permanent m ...
Safer Critical Care: Resources to Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) and
... VAP Definition • Most recent studies defined VAP as an infection occurring > 48 hours after hospital admission in a mechanically ventilated patient with a tracheostomy or endotracheal tube. • In 2007, CDC revised their VAP definition: – The new criteria state there is no minimum period of time the ...
... VAP Definition • Most recent studies defined VAP as an infection occurring > 48 hours after hospital admission in a mechanically ventilated patient with a tracheostomy or endotracheal tube. • In 2007, CDC revised their VAP definition: – The new criteria state there is no minimum period of time the ...
Reaching out to rare disease patients across Europe
... rare disease. Research on the rare diseases in question may be very scarce. Worse still, there may not even be an effective treatment for the disease in question. It is in this context that the European Commission has an important role to play in pooling together expertise, efforts, and resources to ...
... rare disease. Research on the rare diseases in question may be very scarce. Worse still, there may not even be an effective treatment for the disease in question. It is in this context that the European Commission has an important role to play in pooling together expertise, efforts, and resources to ...
Similarities and differences between asthma and chronic
... As already emphasised, the approach to the management of COPD is driven by the need to control symptoms [2]. At all stages, every attempt should be made to reduce exposure to risk factors, including the following. 1) Avoiding noxious agents, including tobacco smoke, indoor air pollution and occupati ...
... As already emphasised, the approach to the management of COPD is driven by the need to control symptoms [2]. At all stages, every attempt should be made to reduce exposure to risk factors, including the following. 1) Avoiding noxious agents, including tobacco smoke, indoor air pollution and occupati ...
Volume 13 Number 1 2010 - jummec
... Cancer patients on chemotherapy experience psychological distress which is often under-diagnosed. This may be due to the side-effects of chemotherapy, and also the uncertainty of having a life-threatening disease. Hence it is important to recognize and treat distress early (6). Targeted therapy, whi ...
... Cancer patients on chemotherapy experience psychological distress which is often under-diagnosed. This may be due to the side-effects of chemotherapy, and also the uncertainty of having a life-threatening disease. Hence it is important to recognize and treat distress early (6). Targeted therapy, whi ...
Risk and Protective Factors for Development of Colorectal
... Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, aged 31±12 years were included in the study. As a control we used a group of 42 healthy individuals (18 female and 24 male), aged 55±12 years, to whom upper and lower endoscopy was performed at their will or as a screening procedure, but showed no changes. Careful personal hi ...
... Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, aged 31±12 years were included in the study. As a control we used a group of 42 healthy individuals (18 female and 24 male), aged 55±12 years, to whom upper and lower endoscopy was performed at their will or as a screening procedure, but showed no changes. Careful personal hi ...