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Improving the evidence base on multimorbidities through better research: a commentary on the U.S. HHS initiative, Multiple Chronic Conditions: A Strategic Framework [PDF]

, 2013
“Multiple Chronic Conditions: A Strategic Framework” is a seminal report and the heart of a US strategic initiative, released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in December 2010, to focus the attention and resources of the US ...
Cynthia M. Boyd, Satariano, William A., Boyd, Cynthia M., William A. Satariano   +3 more
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Prevalence of Chronic Conditions in Australia

PLoS ONE, 2013
To estimate prevalence of chronic conditions among patients seeing a general practitioner (GP), patients attending general practice at least once in a year, and the Australian population.A sub-study of the BEACH (Bettering the Evaluation and Care of Health) program, a continuous national study of general practice activity conducted between July 2008 ...
Christopher Harrison, Helena Britt, Graeme Miller, Joan Henderson   +3 more
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Effectiveness of Resistance Intradialytic Exercise Compared to Aerobic Intradialytic Exercise for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis commonly experience reduced physical function, fatigue, poor sleep quality, and impaired health‐related quality of life. Intradialytic exercise has been proposed as a non‐pharmacological strategy to improve these outcomes.
Klebson da Silva Almeida, Gisela Cristiane Miyamoto, Daniel da Costa Torres, Ian Setubal Reis Chaves, Jonas do Carmo Paschoalin, Braúlio Lima Nascimento, Luciana Dias Chiavegato   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Living well with chronic conditions

, 2009
This archived document is maintained by the Oregon State Library as part of the Oregon Documents Depository Program. It is for informational purposes and may not be suitable for legal purposes.Title from PDF caption (viewed on June 13, 2014)Describes ...

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The use of COPD maintenance therapy following spirometry in General Practice

European Clinical Respiratory Journal, 2016
Background: Several studies have shown that the use of pulmonary medication is widespread and often initiated without initial spirometry. Early detection of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by spirometry in General Practice is essential for ...
Vibeke Gottlieb, Anne Marie Lyngsø, Ditte Sæbye, Anne Frølich, Vibeke Backer   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Establishing an Apheresis Medicine Program in a Resource‐Constrained Setting: A 5‐Year Experience From Lagos, Nigeria

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Establishing a comprehensive apheresis medicine program in a resource‐constrained setting presents significant structural, financial, and logistical challenges. Despite the growing clinical importance of apheresis services globally, published experience from sub‐Saharan Africa remains sparse.
Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Rasheed A. Balogun   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

District level inequality in reproductive, maternal, neonatal and child health coverage in India

BMC Public Health, 2020
Background As India already missed maternal and child health related millennium development goals, the maternal and child health outcomes are a matter of concern to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Basant Kumar Panda, Gulshan Kumar, Ashish Awasthi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Serum Myonectin Levels Are Positively Associated With Physical Function and Lower Frailty‐Related Limitation in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients frequently suffer from frailty, characterized by reduced physical function and poor prognosis. Myokines, such as myonectin, secreted by muscle, are emerging regulators of systemic health. This study investigated the relationship between serum myonectin, adipokines (adiponectin, omentin), and ...
Kenichi Kono, Yoshifumi Moriyama, Koji Ohashi, Naoya Otaka, Minako Tatsumi, Toyoaki Murohara, Noriyuki Ouchi, Satoru Oshima   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence and correlates of achieving recommended physical activity levels among children living in rural South Asia—A multi-centre study

BMC Public Health, 2016
Background We report the prevalence of recommended physical activity levels (RPALs) and examine the correlates of achieving RPALs in rural South Asian children and analyse its association with anthropometric outcomes. Methods This analysis on rural South
Krithiga Shridhar, Christopher Millett, Anthony A. Laverty, Dewan Alam, Amit Dias, Joseph Williams, Preet K. Dhillon   +6 more
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Depression, Vascular Conditions and Chronicity

, 2013
In recent years, the association between depression and cardiovascular disease has been studied extensively (Nicholson et al. 2006; Van der Kooy et al. 2007). Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to those conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, including amongst others coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral artery ...
Seldenrijk, A., Vogelzangs, N., van Oppen, P.C., Penninx, B.W.J.H., van Schaik, D.J.F.   +4 more
openaire   +5 more sources