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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Hospitalization Trends for End-Stage Renal Disease Patients 2006-2015
Analysis of adjusted hospitalization rates for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) patients by treatment modality from 2006 to 2015, indicating differences in rates based on age, sex, race, and primary cause of kidney failure. The data covers all-cause and cause-specific hospitalization rates for ESRD pa
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Antibiotic Prescribing Impact on Clostridium Difficile Risk in Patients on Protein Pump Inhibitors
Antibiotic prescribing in patients on protein pump inhibitors (PPIs) is associated with an increased risk of Clostridium difficile infection. A review was conducted on high-risk antibiotic prescriptions, revealing instances where patients were prescribed against guidelines, leading to potential comp
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Understanding Risk Concepts and Management Strategies in Finance
Explore the essential concepts of risk in finance, such as risk definition, risk profiles, financial exposure, and types of financial risks. Learn about risk vs. reward trade-offs, identifying risk profiles, and tools to control financial risk. Understand the balance between risk and return, and the
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Risk and Return Assessment in Financial Management
This comprehensive presentation explores the intricacies of risk and return assessment in the realm of financial management. Delve into understanding risk concepts, measuring risk and return, major risk categories, and the impact of risk aversion on investment decisions. Gain insights into the manag
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Risk Management and Security Controls in Research Computing
The European Grid Infrastructure (EGI) Foundation conducts risk assessments and implements security controls in collaboration with the EOSC-hub project. The risk assessments involve evaluating threats, determining likelihood and impact, and recommending treatment for high-risk threats. Results from
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Risk Management & MPTF Portfolio Analysis at Programme Level for UN Somalia
This session delves into the world of risk management and portfolio analysis at the programme/project level, specifically focusing on the Risk Management Unit of the United Nations Somalia. It covers enterprise risk management standards, planned risk management actions, the role of RMU, joint risk m
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Alcohol and Cancer Risk: Understanding the Links
Alcohol consumption is linked to an increased risk of various cancers, including mouth, throat, esophagus, breast, liver, and colorectal cancers. Factors such as ethanol, acetaldehyde, nutrient absorption, estrogen levels, and liver cirrhosis play a role in this risk. Even light drinking can elevate
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Chemotherapy Utilization in End-Stage Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients
This presentation explores the prevalence, correlates, and outcomes of chemotherapy use in patients with end-stage gastrointestinal cancers. Data is presented on the frequency of chemotherapy administration, correlates, harms, and benefits in patients in their final months of life. Insights from stu
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Delirium Risk Assessment Tool for Elderly Patients
Assessing the risk of post-operative delirium in elderly patients is crucial for improving outcomes and reducing complications. The Delirium Elderly At-Risk (DEAR) instrument is a valuable tool that evaluates multiple domains including age, sensory impairment, functional dependence, substance use, a
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High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin in Stable Ischemic Heart Disease
Study by Nicholas Marston, MD, and team shows that high-sensitivity cardiac troponin at any detectable concentration is linked to a higher risk of major cardiovascular events in patients with stable ischemic heart disease. The research, conducted through the PEGASUS-TIMI 54 trial, aimed to further u
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Baseline Lipoprotein(a) Levels in Statin-Treated Patients for Cardiovascular Event Prediction
Lipoprotein(a) levels play a crucial role in cardiovascular disease risk assessment, especially in patients undergoing statin therapy. This individual patient-data meta-analysis from the Lancet explores the predictive value of lipoprotein(a) levels in 29,069 patients across seven landmark statin tri
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Analysis of Kidney Transplant Trends in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients (1996-2013)
This report delves into the trends surrounding kidney transplants in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients from 1996 to 2013. It looks at the percentage of dialysis patients wait-listed, unadjusted kidney transplant rates, number of patients wait-listed for kidney transplants, transplant counts, p
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Understanding Risk Concepts in the Mathematics Classroom
Risk is a concept integral to decision-making in various aspects of life. This resource explores how risk is defined in the real world, its relevance in the classroom, and strategies for teaching risk literacy to students. It delves into the multiple definitions of risk, risk analysis, and the emoti
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Ticagrelor Monotherapy vs. Ticagrelor + Aspirin in High-Risk PCI Patients: TWILIGHT-COMPLEX Study
Patients undergoing complex PCI are at high risk of ischemic events. The TWILIGHT-COMPLEX study aims to compare the safety and efficacy of ticagrelor monotherapy versus ticagrelor with aspirin in patients who completed 3 months of DAPT post-PCI. While extended DAPT may reduce ischemic events, it als
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High-Risk Newborn Nursing Care and Factors
Maternal and neonatal nursing specialties focus on providing care for high-risk newborns and their families, who face conditions endangering the neonate's survival. Factors contributing to high-risk newborns include high-risk pregnancies, maternal medical illnesses like diabetes, labor complications
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Critical Review of TAVR in Low-Risk Bicuspid Patients
TAVR has shown promising outcomes in tricuspid aortic stenosis but has not been extensively studied in low-risk bicuspid patients. The Low Risk Bicuspid Trial aims to evaluate the procedural and short-term outcomes of TAVR in this patient population through a prospective study involving 25 centers.
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Understanding Organizational Risk Appetite and Tolerance
Explore the development of market risk appetite goals and how to define and establish organizational risk tolerance. Learn about the Classic Simplified View of Risk Tolerance and different methods to determine risk appetite. Discover the importance of assessing market risk impact and aligning risk t
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Developing a Risk Appetite Culture: Importance and Framework
Risk management plays a critical role in the success of corporations, with strategy and risk being intertwined. This presentation delves into definitions of key terms such as risk appetite, the Risk Appetite Cycle, characteristics of a well-defined risk appetite, and the importance of expressing ris
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UK Renal Registry 23rd Annual Report 2019 Data Analysis
The UK Renal Registry's 23rd Annual Report provides comprehensive data on the pathways followed by adult patients to be included in the UK 2019 prevalent ICHD population. The report includes figures on percentage of patients with URR >65%, median URR achieved, changes in URR by sex between 2009 and
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Security Planning and Risk Management Overview
This content provides an in-depth exploration of managing risk, security planning, and risk appetite in the context of cybersecurity. It covers essential concepts such as risk management process, threat types, risk analysis strategies, vulnerability assessment, and risk mitigation techniques. The ma
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Risk Factors Analysis: Identifying At-Risk Students Before They Reach Campus
Risk Factors Analysis aims to identify students at risk of attrition before they even arrive on campus by evaluating academic, financial, minority, and first-generation factors. The method involves choosing specific risk factors, tracking historical prevalence, calculating relative risk, and predict
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Improving Discharge Processes for Urology Patients
Addressing gaps in discharge processes for urology patients led to the implementation of a standardized pathway ensuring proper communication, transfer protocols, and follow-up strategies. The pathway includes informed patient transfers, detailed communication with primary care, holistic needs asses
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High-Risk Meeting: Identification and Care Coordination for Vulnerable Children and Families
The high-risk sub-committee is tasked with identifying children and families at high risk and developing a care coordination plan for their benefit. The meeting agenda includes reviewing the high-risk framework, discussing results and impacts, reflecting on successes and challenges, setting meeting
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Comprehensive Risk Assessment Training Overview
In this risk assessment training session held on November 23, participants reviewed the process of writing and reviewing risk assessments to enhance the quality of assessments for safer scouting experiences. The training aimed to improve leaders' skills and confidence in risk assessment practices wh
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Workplace Exposure Risk Levels Training and Standards Overview
This content provides detailed information on exposure risk levels in the workplace, including medium, low, high, and very high risk classifications. It explains the requirements and training needed for each risk level, as well as how to determine exposure risk levels based on tasks, work environmen
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Chronic Kidney Disease: Prevalence and Comorbid Conditions Among Medicare Patients
The data report presents information on the identification, care, and prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) among Medicare patients aged 65 and above in 2013. It includes tables showing the ICD-9-CM codes for CKD stages, prevalence of coded comorbid conditions (CKD, CVD, DM), demographic charac
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Effectiveness of CT Cardiac Score (CACS) as Risk Stratification Tool in Primary Care
A study conducted in a primary care practice evaluated the use of CT Cardiac Score (CACS) for risk assessment in patients without classic heart disease symptoms. Patients with CACS over 1,000 were not considered high risk by traditional assessments. Integrating CACS testing in routine evaluations co
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