PKB - Patients Know Best
PKB (Patients Know Best) is a patient-held record platform that empowers patients to access and manage their health information effectively. It enables patients to track symptoms, connect devices, share data with clinical teams, and engage in self-care. With features like communication tools, sympto
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Comprehensive Overview of Security Risk Analysis and Management
Explore the essential aspects of security risk analysis and management, including risk identification, assessment, and control techniques within an Information Security (InfoSec) context. Learn about the purpose of risk management, steps involved in a risk management plan, asset identification and c
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Understanding Risk Management in Environmental Geography and Disaster Management
Risk management in environmental geography and disaster management involves assessing the potential losses from hazards, evaluating vulnerability and exposure, and implementing strategies to mitigate risks. It includes calculating risk, dealing with risk through acceptance, avoidance, reduction, or
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Introduction to Flood Risk Assessment with HEC-FDA Overview
This presentation delves into flood risk assessment using HEC-FDA software, covering topics such as defining flood risk, components of uncertainty, consequences of flood risk, and methods to assess flood risk including hydrology, hydraulics, geotechnical, and economics. It explores the intersection
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Insights from the REPRIEVE Trial for Managing Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with HIV
Cardiovascular disease is a growing concern in individuals living with HIV, despite advancements in treatment. The REPRIEVE Trial sheds light on the importance of assessing cardiovascular risk and implementing primary prevention measures in this population. Dr. Grinspoon's financial disclosures and
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Insights on Enterprise Risk Management in the Non-Life Insurance Sector
Delve into the realm of enterprise risk management within non-life insurance, focusing on emerging risks, key regulations, and risk interfaces. Explore the challenges and complexities faced by insurers, including touch points, risk interfaces with partners/vendors/intermediaries, and the evolving la
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Substance Use Screening Tools in Pregnancy: SURP-P
The Substance Use Risk Profile Pregnancy (SURP-P) is a screening tool to assess substance use during pregnancy. It involves questions about marijuana smoking, alcohol consumption, and perceived need to cut down on substance use. Scoring determines low, moderate, or high risk levels. A brief assessme
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Understanding Market Risk and Risk Management Techniques
Market risk arises from adverse price movements in the market that can lead to financial losses for organizations. Techniques such as standard deviation, Value at Risk (VAR), and Stress Testing are used to measure and manage market risk effectively. VAR helps quantify potential losses and their like
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Lower Your Patients' Risk of Type 2 Diabetes with CDC's National DPP Lifestyle Change Program
Lower the risk of type 2 diabetes in your patients by implementing the CDC's National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP). This evidence-based lifestyle change program focuses on healthy eating and physical activity, helping participants make lasting changes to prevent or delay type 2 diabete
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Understanding Semaglutide Tablets: Key Insights for Indian Patients
Impomed Healthcare empowers Indian diabetes patients with comprehensive guidance on the innovative Semaglutide tablets. We explain how these tablets offer the dual benefits of blood sugar control and weight management through their unique mechanism. Our insights into Semaglutide help patients make i
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Kidney Replacement Therapy Incidence Trends in Malaysia
The data presented in this study outlines the stock and flow of new Kidney Replacement Therapy (KRT) patients in Malaysia from 2012 to 2022. It covers the incidence rates of new dialysis patients, hemodialysis (HD) patients, peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients, and transplant patients. The figures and
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Anesthesia and Perioperative Care by Dr. Rajesh Raman
This informative content covers various aspects of anesthesia and perioperative care including preoperative assessment, optimization, intraoperative and postoperative care, perioperative risk assessment, risk due to surgery, risk scores for major cardiac events, routine investigations for patients,
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Efficacy and Safety of Anticoagulation with Edoxaban in Patients with AHRE Durations ≥24 Hours: The NOAH-AFNET 6 Trial
A prespecified subanalysis of the NOAH-AFNET 6 trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of edoxaban anticoagulation in patients with Atrial High-Rate Episodes (AHRE) lasting 24 hours compared to shorter episodes. Findings suggest that oral anticoagulation with edoxaban does not significantly reduce t
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Operational Risk Assessment for Major Accident Control: Insights from IChemE Hazards 33 Conference
This content provides valuable insights into the importance of Operational Risk Assessment (ORA) in managing major accident risks in high hazard industries. It covers the necessity of ORA, identifying changes, risk assessment, and key success factors. Real-life examples like the Buncefield Terminal
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Kidney Replacement Therapy Trends in Malaysia 2012-2022
A comprehensive overview of kidney replacement therapy (KRT) trends in Malaysia from 2012 to 2022 is presented, detailing the stock and flow of new KRT incidences and ESKD patients on KRT. The data includes the number of new dialysis patients, new HD patients, new PD patients, and new transplant pat
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Understanding Agricultural Risk Management in the Face of Natural Disasters
Exploring the impact of natural disasters on agricultural economics, this content delves into the challenges faced by farmers and the approaches available for managing risks. From analyzing the Billion-Dollar Disasters in the US to discussing private and public risk management provisions, the conten
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Understanding Country Risk Analysis in International Business
Country risk analysis is crucial for multinational corporations (MNCs) to assess the potential impact of a country's environment on their financial outcomes. It includes evaluations of political and economic risks in foreign operations. Sovereign risk, political risk characteristics, and factors are
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Enhancing Zoonotic Disease Risk Communication in Public Health Emergencies
Explore the significance of adopting a One Health approach to zoonotic disease risk assessment and communication in the context of emergency health situations. The session emphasizes core capacities required by the International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005, effective risk communication processes,
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Clinical Excellence in Nursing: Suicide Risk Assessment and Protocol Training
Welcome to SCENS where simulations focus on recognizing and managing suicidal ideation in nursing services. This scenario highlights the importance of suicide risk assessment protocols, effective communication with patients, and key warning signs to watch for. The background information sheds light
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Understanding Probabilistic Risk Analysis: Assessing Risk and Uncertainties
Probabilistic Risk Analysis (PRA) involves evaluating risk by considering probabilities and uncertainties. It assesses the likelihood of hazards occurring using reliable data sources. Risk is the probability of a hazard happening, which cannot be precisely determined due to uncertainties. PRA incorp
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Revised Guidelines for Home Isolation of COVID-19 Cases in India
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in India has issued revised guidelines for home isolation of very mild/pre-symptomatic/asymptomatic COVID-19 cases. Patients eligible for home isolation must have the necessary facility for self-isolation. Special considerations apply to elderly patients and t
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Guideline for Statin Management in High-Risk Groups - 2018 ACC/AHA
This guideline outlines the management of blood cholesterol in high-risk groups according to the 2018 ACC/AHA recommendations. It discusses the overall approach, different statin management groups, justification for statin use in high-risk populations, high and moderate-intensity statin therapy, and
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Preventing Kidney Injury: Counseling High-Risk Patients on NSAID Use
Understand the impact of drugs on kidney function, identify patients at risk for acute kidney injury (AKI), and learn key opportunities for pharmacists to educate and prevent NSAID-induced AKI. AKI is common and preventable, particularly among elderly patients and those with diabetes, hypertension,
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Understanding Health Risk Adjustment Models in Healthcare
This content discusses the DHA Risk Adjustment Model, its clinical conditions, and the utilization of risk scores in various populations. It outlines how Health Affairs sponsored the development of a tailored risk adjustment model for the Prime Population and provides examples of clinical conditions
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Project Risk Management Fundamentals: A Comprehensive Overview
Project risk management involves minimizing potential risks and maximizing opportunities through processes such as risk management planning, risk identification, qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, risk response planning, and risk monitoring and control. Quantitative risk analysis assesses t
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Fundamentals of Portfolio Management and Risk Aversion in Investing
Portfolio theory is based on the principles of maximizing returns for a given risk level, considering all assets owned. Investors typically exhibit risk aversion, preferring lower risk assets for similar returns. Risk is defined as future outcome uncertainty. Markowitz Portfolio Theory highlights th
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Principles of Risk Management in Therapeutic Innovation
European Patients Academy emphasizes the importance of risk management in therapeutic innovation. Understanding the balance between benefits and risks, implementing risk management strategies for all medicines, and identifying different types of risks are crucial for ensuring patient safety and publ
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Residual Inflammatory and Cholesterol Risks in Atherosclerosis Patients
In a secondary analysis of the CANTOS study, researchers evaluated the impact of residual inflammatory risk and residual cholesterol risk in a large cohort of atherosclerosis patients already receiving lipid-lowering therapy. Results showed the relative contributions of inflammation and cholesterol
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Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Risk Management Best Practices
Supply chain attacks pose a significant threat to software developers and suppliers by targeting source codes and build processes to distribute malware. This article discusses the importance of supply chain risk management, the various attack vectors involved, the industries at risk, and the repercu
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Molecularly-Guided Therapy vs Platinum Chemotherapy in CUP Patients
This trial aims to compare the efficacy and safety of molecularly-guided therapy or cancer immunotherapy based on genomic profiling with platinum-based chemotherapy in patients with cancer of unknown primary site. The study design includes multiple treatment regimens guided by genomic profiles, with
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Risk Management Strategies in Organizational Security
Exploring risk management in organizational security, this study guide delves into resiliency, automation strategies, policies, and procedures to reduce risk. It covers threat assessments, computing risk assessments, qualitative vs. quantitative risk measurements, and actions based on risk assessmen
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Implementing STarT Back for Stratified Care in Low Back Pain Management
Helen Duffy and Kay Stevenson discuss the implementation of STarT Back, a screening tool designed to stratify low back pain patients for matched treatments based on modifiable risk factors. The tool is quick, validated, and helps clinicians identify high, medium, and low-risk patients for tailored p
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Communicating with Patients with Cognitive Impairment and Other Communication Difficulties
This presentation highlights the causes of communication difficulties in patients, focusing on cognitive impairment, sensory impairments, and language barriers. It emphasizes the challenges of caring for these patients, including assessing pain and managing symptoms effectively. Practical strategies
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Implementing MQii for Patient-Centered Care
Implementing the Malnutrition Quality Improvement Initiative (MQii) involves training project teams, understanding clinical workflows, and engaging patients in their care. Multidisciplinary project and care teams play essential roles in effective implementation, with patients and family caregivers c
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European Patients Academy on Therapeutic Innovation: Information on Medicinal Products
Accurate and up-to-date information on medicinal products is crucial for patients and healthcare professionals. The European Patients Academy on Therapeutic Innovation provides insights into topics such as package leaflets, labelling requirements, and information to be provided according to the Dire
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DAPA-HF Trial: Dapagliflozin in Heart Failure Patients without Diabetes
The DAPA-HF trial investigated the use of dapagliflozin, an SGLT2 inhibitor, in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction, regardless of diabetes status. Funded by AstraZeneca, the study enrolled 4,744 patients from 20 countries, showing promising results in reducing cardiovascular d
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Optimal Management of Lipids for Secondary Prevention Team Study
Lipid management in secondary prevention plays a crucial role in reducing cardiovascular risk. This study led by Dr. Timir Paul aims to address system-level gaps in care, enhance communication for optimal therapy, and empower patients in achieving target lipid levels. By recognizing disparities and
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Ticagrelor Added to Aspirin in Acute Non-Severe Ischemic Stroke or TIA of Atherosclerotic Origin
Among patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor ischemic strokes, adding ticagrelor to aspirin has shown superior efficacy in preventing stroke or death, particularly in those with ipsilateral atherosclerotic stenosis. The THALES trial demonstrated that ticagrelor added to aspirin was m
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Advances in Anticoagulation Therapy for Cancer-Related VTE and Stroke
Recent studies have shown advancements in anticoagulation therapy for cancer patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) and stroke prevention. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are now considered beneficial for treating VTE in cancer, offering advantages in administration and efficacy. Different an
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Evaluation of Risk Stratification Schemes for Ischaemic Stroke and Bleeding in Atrial Fibrillation Patients
A study conducted in Sweden on 182,678 patients with atrial fibrillation aimed to investigate risk factors for stroke and bleeding. The research assessed the application of CHA2DS2-VASc and HAS-BLED schemes for stroke and bleeding risk evaluations. Data from the Swedish Atrial Fibrillation cohort st
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