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Epidemiology of multiple chronic conditions: an international perspective [PDF]

, 2013
The epidemiology of multimorbidity, or multiple chronic conditions (MCCs), is one of the research priority areas of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) by its Strategic Framework on MCCs.
François G. Schellevis MD, PhD, Schellevis, François G., Schellevis, F.G.   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Chronic Conditions in Adults With Cerebral Palsy [PDF]

JAMA, 2015
Adults with cerebral palsy (CP) represent a growing population whose health status and healthcare needs are poorly understood.1 Mortality records reveal that death due to ischemic heart disease and cancer is higher among adults with CP;2 however, there have been no national surveillance efforts to track disease risk in this population.
Peterson, MD, Ryan, JM, Hurvitz, EA, Mahmoudi, E   +3 more
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Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Critical incidents of people with kidney transplants: discovered situations

O Mundo da Saúde, 2017
This study aimed to identify the positive and negative situations experienced by people with kidney transplantations, using the Critical Incident Technique. A study with a descriptive-type qualitative approach, using the Critical Incidents Technique. The
Bianca Pozza dos Santos, Eda Schwartz, Rosani Manfrin Muniz, Treici Marques Lecce, Debora Viviane Neitzke   +4 more
doaj  

RECTAL CONDITIONS IN CHRONIC CONSTIPATION [PDF]

Journal of the American Medical Association, 1917
Prima facie, nothing appears easier than the diagnosis of chronic constipation. Nevertheless, in not a few cases, it may be an exceedingly difficult task to determine accurately the etiologic factor. Many cases are due to mechanical causes which, not infrequently, are never recognized or even suspected.
openaire   +2 more sources

Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association between pre-existing chronic conditions and severity of first SARS-CoV-2 infection symptoms among adults living in Canada: a population-based survey analysis from January 2020 to August 2022

BMC Public Health
Background Individuals living with chronic conditions (CC) typically have a higher risk of more severe outcomes when exposed to infection. Although many studies have investigated the relationship between CCs and COVID-19 severity, they are generally ...
Nicholas Cheta, Dianne Zakaria, Alain Demers, Peri Abdullah, Samina Aziz   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Social disparities in the prevalence of multimorbidity – A register-based population study

BMC Public Health, 2017
Background Prevalences of multimorbidity vary between European studies and several methods and definitions are used. In this study we examine the prevalence of multimorbidity in relation to age, gender and educational attainment and the association ...
Michaela L. Schiøtz, Anders Stockmarr, Dorte Høst, Charlotte Glümer, Anne Frølich   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

ENTEROCOLONIC CONDITIONS IN CHRONIC CONSTIPATION [PDF]

Journal of the American Medical Association, 1917
The fact that constipation has been and is under continuous discussion shows conclusively the lack of perfect knowledge emanating from any source. In this paper I shall include stasis and obstipation under the general term of constipation. No doubt there is an element of truth in the various explanations of constipation, but it may be safely asserted ...
openaire   +1 more source

Experience With Performing Rheocarna Therapy via the Single‐Needle Method for Treatment of Chronic Limb‐Threatening Ischemia

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction This study investigated the safety and efficacy of single‐needle Rheocarna therapy for chronic limb‐threatening ischemia (CLTI) with wounds. Methods Six patients with CLTI involving ulcers unresponsive to revascularization underwent single‐needle Rheocarna treatment.
Yasutaka Yamauchi, Rie Tanaka, Reona Kawahira, Shingo Nabeta, Kouhei Naoi, Kazuhito Kitajima, Akira Wada, Tomonari Takagi, Norihiko Ohura, Akira Miyamoto   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source