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Estimating the Economic Burden of Type 2 Diabetes Among the Elderly in Tehran Province
Health Technology Assessment in ActionBackground: The prevalence of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes tends to rise with age, peaking among the elderly population. Objectives: This study aimed to estimate the economic burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among the elderly in ...
Salar Ghorbani +5 more
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Various causes of blindness in patients coming for physically handicapped certificate [PDF]
Perspectives In Medical Research, 2019 Introduction: Various conditions causing blindness ranges from congenital or acquired.Congenital causes are developmental abnormalities like coloboma, nanophthalmos, congenital glaucoma,congenital cataract.
Bharath kumar G.R1 , Vijayasree S2 , Bhargavi P.3
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Frontiers in Public Health, 2023 ObjectiveBetter understanding the impact of social determinants of health (SDOH) barriers from the patient perspective is crucial to improve holistic patient support in generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), a rare autoimmune disorder with high disease and
Tom Hughes +7 more
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The public health burden of obstructive sleep apnea
Sleep Science, 2021 Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common respiratory disorder of sleep. The vast majority (>80%) of adults with moderate to severe OSA remain undiagnosed.
Andre Faria +4 more
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Economic burden of multiple sclerosis
Zdravniški Vestnik, 2014 Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the central nervous system which has a major impact on quality of life of an individual. It affects young people and is the commonest cause of disability in the age group.
Uroš Rot +2 more
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The economic burden of heart failure [PDF]
Clinical Cardiology, 2000 Heart failure, a major cause of morbidity and mortality among the elderly, is a serious public health problem. As the population ages and the prevalence of heart failure increases, expenditures related to the care of these patients will climb dramatically. As a result, the health care industry must develop strategies to contain this staggering economic
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The economic burden of epilepsy in Bhutan [PDF]
Tropical Medicine & International Health, 2018 AbstractObjectiveTo assess the economic impact of epilepsy in Bhutan, a lower‐middle‐income country with a universal health care system, but with limited access to neurological care.MethodsA cross‐sectional survey was conducted of patients with epilepsy at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuk National Referral Hospital from January to August 2016.
Leah, Wibecan +9 more
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Economic burden of mental diseases
Zdravniški Vestnik, 2010 Mental health is an important integral part of public health. It is important to deal with the mental health of the total population and not just mental health of individuals.
Eva Turk, Tit Albreht
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The economic burden of sunscreen usage [PDF]
Dermatology Online Journal, 2014 Excessive sun exposure is known to be the leading cause of skin cancer. The direct cellular damage inflicted by the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun results in premature aging, DNA damage, and mutations that ultimately lead to skin cancer. Sunscreens are highly recommended to protect against UV radiation.
Johal, Ritika +3 more
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Neuropsychopharmacology ReportsAim Anhedonia is a key symptom of major depressive disorder (MDD), however, its burden in patients with MDD is not well understood. We aimed to assess the impact of anhedonia on health‐related quality of life (HRQoL), health‐care resource utilization ...
Keira Herr +9 more
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