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Quality healthcare, evidence-based medicine and translational research [PDF]

, 2011
Advances in medical care ensure that with the passage of time we are increasingly able to effectively tackle diverse medical problems. These advances, however, do come at a cost and the benefits derived need to be assessed on a regular basis.
Vassallo, Josanne
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Long-term impact on healthcare resource utilization of statin treatment, and its cost effectiveness in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease: a record linkage study [PDF]

, 2013
Aims: To assess the impact on healthcare resource utilization, costs, and quality of life over 15 years from 5 years of statin use in men without a history of myocardial infarction in the West of Scotland Coronary Prevention Study (WOSCOPS).<p></
A. McConnachie, A. Walker, C. J. Packard, Caro, Ford, Freeman, I. Ford, J. Peacock, L. Marchbank, M. Robertson, McLoone, Preiss, Redberg, S. M. Cobbe, Shepherd   +14 more
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Association between unmet healthcare needs and health-related quality of life: a longitudinal study

European Journal of Public Health, 2017
Background As life expectancy has increased overall, health-related quality of life is now more important than ever. This is especially relevant in countries such as South Korea that are concerned about unmet healthcare needs and health-related quality ...
Y. J. Ju, Tae Hyun Kim, Kyu-Tae Han, H. Lee, Woorim Kim, Sang Ah Lee, E. Park   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Urinary incontinence related to perineal muscle strength in the first trimester of pregnancy: cross-sectional study [PDF]

, 2014
Objective To analyze pelvic floor muscle strength (PFMS), urinary continence and quality of life related to urinary incontinence (UI) of women in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Abrams P, Adriana de Souza Caroci, Atalah ES, Baracho SM, Barbosa AMP, Bo K, Camila da Silva Cruz, Caroci AS, Cerruto MA, Dinc A, Elenskaia K, Fritel X, Gameiro MO, Hansen BB, Hantoushzadeh S, Hantoushzadeh S, Hay-Smith J, Higa R, Hilde G, Karina Fernandes-Trevisan, Klovning A, Leroy LS, Lopes DB, Luthander C, Maria Luiza Gonzalez Riesco, Miriam Raquel Diniz Zanetti, Nathalie Leister, Oliveira C, Sangsawang B, Solans-Domenech M, Tamanini JTN, Torrisi G, Wesnes SL, Wesnes SL   +33 more
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Effects of Spinal Decompression and Segmental Spinal Instrumentation on Lower Limb Functionality in Patients with Spinal Osteoarthritis

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Spinal osteoarthritis, a degenerative condition of the spine, significantly impairs quality of life, causing pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. Treatment primarily aims to improve functionality and quality of life. This study investigated the effects
Milan Mirković, Filip Kukić, Dragan Mirkov, Dejan Marinković, Lazar Mičeta, Sanja Mirković, Biljana Božić Nedeljković, Zoran Baščarević   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Does deformation of immobilization devices impact treatment accuracy in thoracic cancer radiotherapy?

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Immobilization devices are essential for maintaining accurate and repeatable patient positioning in radiotherapy. This study aimed to evaluate the setup errors and dosimetric deviation induced by the deformation of immobilization devices in thoracic cancer radiotherapy using CT‐linac.
Lianzi Zhao, Louzheng Zhang, Yiwen Hu, Yang Zhong   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Health Disparities in Females With Rheumatic Heart Disease in Central Afghanistan [PDF]

, 2019
This study surveyed healthcare professionals and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) female participants in two hospitals located in central Afghanistan to examine the effects of communication among healthcare professionals, ethnicity and socioeconomic status,
Najem, Ruhina
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AAPM Medical Physics Practice Guideline MPPG 17.a: Quality management for mammography review workstation displays

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract The Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) sets quality standards for displays used to interpret mammography images. With the shift to digital mammography and the widespread use of remote reading workstations (RWS), updated quality management (QM) programs are needed to ensure consistent image presentation and accurate interpretation.
Rebecca Milman, Nicholas B. Bevins, Mosa Alhamami, Nathan Busse, Andreea Dohatcu, Katie W. Hulme, Mary Ellen Jafari, Steven M. LaFontaine, Richard D. Nawfel, Jeffrey S. Nelson, Megan K. Russ, Michael Silosky, John M. Wait   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Qualitative Analysis of End-of-Life Healthcare in Tennessee: Politics, Principles, and Perceptions [PDF]

, 2020
The unprecedented growth of the aging population in Tennessee is a significant demographic trend that highlights the necessity for healthcare policy that tackles end-of-life issues.
Mauck, Erin
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Commissioning of a motion management system for a 1.5T Elekta Unity MR‐Linac: A single institution experience

Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose This work describes a single institution experience of commissioning a real‐time target tracking and beam control system, known as comprehensive motion management, for a 1.5 T Elekta MR‐Linac. Methods Anatomical tracking and radiation beam control were tested using the MRI4D Quasar motion phantom.
Blake R Smith, Joel St‐Aubin, Daniel E. Hyer   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source