Data sources and survey populationsThis analysis combines data from 3 STEPs surveys in Vietnam. The sample size, sampling method, and study subjects (i.e., ages 18 to 69) were similar for STEP 2015 and 2021. Both recent rounds applied two-stage random systematic sampling methods (i.e. the primary sampling unit was Enumeration Areas) with a sampling frame consisting of 15% of the population of Vietnam and representing all 63 provinces and cities. In STEPs 2015, the final sample sizes for STEPs 1, 2 and 3 were 3,758 (97.4% response rate), 3,036 (78.7% response rate) and 2,816, respectively. (response rate of 73.0%). In…
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SOUTH BEND — After Jacob Titus returned to South Bend, it was the city’s imposing old industrial buildings that pulled him toward the reality of his inner desire for a life in a shimmering elsewhere.Titus, born in Akron, Ohio, had left South Bend after graduating from Riley High School in 2011, the city fading in his rearview mirror as he headed south to Bloomington to attend college. Indiana University.He didn’t want to come back. In January of the same year, South Bend came to News week like a dying American city. Newly an adult, with dreams that didn’t involve dying…
RadNet had been discussing the possibility of working with Walmart for over a year. One of their leaders lives on the South Side of Chicago, and RSNA 2023 was an opportunity to meet and show what a potential partnership could look like, said Timothy Merchant, national director of scouting networks and strategy population health. Radiology company. Some of their leaders also visited RadNet locations in New York and came away “impressed” by the opportunity to improve access to images for Walmart shoppers and employees.Merchant said the deal provides the opportunity to open more MammogramNow locations in other Walmart locations. The…
Menopause is a transformative experience and comes with its own challenges, such as vaginal dryness leading to an erosion of confidence. Is there an effective solution? I have considered myself a fitness enthusiast since I was young, which makes it absolutely essential for me to do some physical activity every day, at all costs. And for a person who recently said goodbye to quarantine, maintaining physical health remains not just a “hobby” but a necessary requirement. However, like anyone else over the age of 50, my body was also going through some critical changes that were extremely difficult to adapt…
Pregnancy is a time of significant physiological and emotional changes, and childbirth remains a source of great fear and worry for a woman giving birth (1, 2). Insufficient knowledge can spread fear and harmful habits among this vulnerable population. Antenatal education (ANE) was therefore introduced to provide parents with the information needed to make informed and safe decisions regarding maternal health, antenatal care, labour, postnatal care and infant care, as well as for their allow them to obtain the necessary parental advice, share their experiences and obtain answers to their questions (3,4,5).Prenatal course program elements may vary by country and…
Treating geriatric sports injuries in pickleball players: a … Curéus
Exam season is so easy – said no university student. With multiple deadlines, it can be difficult to stay motivated and focused on the task at hand. But with planning, positive thinking, and careful time management, you can get through exam season relatively unscathed! Here are our top tips to help you survive exam season. Get organized This seems to speak for itself, but make no mistake, there is a way to get organized. Scribbled to-do lists of all the exams and assignments you have coming up and a simple calendar of your next due dates aren’t it. Taking the…
Quantifying the clinical interventions of pharmacists in specialty pharmacies in pediatric outpatient settings | Image credit: © Jacob Lund – © Jacob Lund – stock.adobe.com.TakeawaysPharmacists at a pediatric health system specialty pharmacy (HSSP) made a significant financial impact through their clinical interventions.A retrospective study from Children’s Health of Orange County (CHOC) SP showed 238 clinical interventions, leading to a potential savings of $476,062.Clinical interventions covered a variety of conditions including cystic fibrosis, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatology and growth hormone disorders.Drug interactions, care coordination, and adverse drug reactions were key areas contributing to cost avoidance.Study data can be used to promote…
Attorneys for the family of a man who died at Alameda County’s Santa Rita Jail in 2021, who settled with the county for $7 million, released more information last week about the case, including the changes that now need to be made to the prison.The death of Maurice Monk, 45, found dead in his cell at Santa Rita Prison in Dublin on November 5, 2021, gave rise to an investigation after he allegedly lay dead in his cell for 72 hours before anyone noticed.“We know that several prison guards and medical staff at Wellpath – which has a $250 million…
California holly: bright red berries Another outdoor plant that brightens up a landscape this time of year is toy (Heteromeles arbutifolia), also known as Christmas berry or California holly. This California native is a large evergreen shrub with shiny dark green serrated leaves and bright red berries that provide food for birds during the winter. It is also very pretty in summer, with clusters of small white flowers. This drought-tolerant plant grows well in a variety of soil types, if the planting area is well-drained in winter. Cylcamen: stripes in the shape of a candy can It’s hard to resist…