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Evaluation of health care system quality in the context of medical reform [PDF]

Journal of Social Sciences, 2019
The article deals with the problem of medical services quality assessment as a factor that increases the average life expectancy and population life quality.
GOROBIEVSCHI, Svetlana, CAUȘAN, Corina
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Should health professionals screen women for domestic violence? : systematic review [PDF]

, 2002
Objective To assess the evidence for the acceptability and effectiveness of screening women for domestic violence in healthcare settings. Design Systematic review of published quantitative studies. Search strategy Three electronic databases (Medline,
Carter, Yvonne, Davidson, Leslie L., Feder, Gene, Ramsay, Jean, Richardson, Jo   +4 more
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Predictors of response and rational combinations for the novel MCL‐1 inhibitor MIK665 in acute myeloid leukemia

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
This study characterizes the responses of primary acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patient samples to the MCL‐1 inhibitor MIK665. The results revealed that monocytic differentiation is associated with MIK665 sensitivity. Conversely, elevated ABCB1 expression is a potential biomarker of resistance to the treatment, which can be overcome by the combination ...
Joseph Saad, Rhiannon Newman, Elmira Khabusheva, Sofia Aakko, Eric Durand, Mahesh Tambe, Heikki Kuusanmäki, Alun Parsons, Juho J. Miettinen, Komal Kumar Javarappa, Ezgi June Olgac, Nemo Ikonen, Mika Kontro, Kimmo Porkka, Heiko Maacke, Janghee Woo, Ensar Halilovic, Caroline A. Heckman   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Growth and Welfare under Endogenous Lifetime [PDF]

We develop a perpetual youth model to investigate how longevity affects economic growth and welfare. Life expectancy is determined by individuals’ investments in healthcare.
Maik T. Schneider, Ralph Winkler
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Effectiveness of psychological interventions to improve quality of life in people with long-term conditions : rapid systematic review of randomised controlled trials [PDF]

, 2018
Background: Long-term conditions may negatively impact multiple aspects of quality of life including physical functioning and mental wellbeing. The rapid systematic review aimed to examine the effectiveness of psychological interventions to improve ...
Anderson, Niall, Ozakinci, Gozde
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Tumor and germline testing with next generation sequencing in epithelial ovarian cancer: a prospective paired comparison using an 18‐gene panel

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
Genetic testing in epithelial ovarian cancer includes both germline and tumor‐testing. This approach often duplicates resources. The current prospective study assessed the feasibility of tumor‐first multigene testing by comparing tumor tissue with germline testing of peripheral blood using an 18‐gene NGS panel in 106 patients.
Elisabeth Spenard, Cristina Mitric, Melanie Care, Tracy L. Stockley, Raymond H. Kim, Jeanna McCuaig, Blaise Clarke, Laura Ranich, Clare Sheen, Sarah E. Ferguson, Liat Hogen, Taymaa May, Marcus Q. Bernardini   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

EPMA position paper in cancer:current overview and future perspectives [PDF]

, 2015
At present, a radical shift in cancer treatment is occurring in terms of predictive, preventive, and personalized medicine (PPPM). Individual patients will participate in more aspects of their healthcare.
Bubnov, Rostylav, Danesi, Romano, Desiderio, Dominic M., Grech, Godfrey, Hagan, Suzanne, Vittadini, Giorgio, Yoo, Byong Chul, Zhan, Xianquan   +7 more
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Screening for lung cancer: A systematic review of overdiagnosis and its implications

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
Low‐dose computed tomography (CT) screening for lung cancer may increase overdiagnosis compared to no screening, though the risk is likely low versus chest X‐ray. Our review of 8 trials (84 660 participants) shows added costs. Further research with strict adherence to modern nodule management strategies may help determine the extent to which ...
Fiorella Karina Fernández‐Sáenz, Laura de la Torre‐Perez, David R Baldwin, Carlijn van der Aalst, Mangesh Thorat, David Ritchie, Andre L Carvalho, Carolina Espina, Ivan Solà, Carlos Canelo‐Aybar, Moira Magdalena Pissinis, Pablo Alonso‐Coello, Ana Carolina Pereira Nunes Pinto   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating the quality of work life and associated factors among nurses in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta- analysis

BMC Nursing
Background Quality of work life (QWL) describes how well members of an organization can meet their personal needs through their work experiences. For healthcare organizations, maintaining a high QWL is essential to attract, retain, and motivate qualified
Abubeker Alebachew Seid, Abdulkerim Hassen Moloro, Abdu Hailu Shibeshi, Bizunesh Fantahun Kase, Aragaw Asfaw Hasen   +4 more
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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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