• In India, hypertension screening and treatment are part of the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Stroke. (cdc.gov)
  • To prevent and control chronic Non-Communicable diseases, especially Cancer, Diabetes, CVDs and Stroke. (who.int)
  • hypertension, smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, high cholesterol, excessive alcohol consumption and diabetes .5,6 These risk factors are amenable to prevention or control through the adoption of appropriate health policies by governments which encourage the adoption of healthy lifestyles by individuals. (who.int)
  • Unhealthy diet , i.e. high intake of food and/or imbalanced diet with high amounts of salt, sugar and saturated fat, and poor consumption of fruits and vegetables, increases cholesterol and body weight, leading to hypertension, diabetes and coronary heart disease. (who.int)
  • Dr Onen is a senior consultant physician at the Centre for Chronic Diseases, a private medical practice that offers treatment in a number of specialties, including Cardiology, Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes, Gastroenterology and Infectious Diseases, among others. (wikipedia.org)
  • Many diseases such as cancer, obesity, type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease are linked to lifestyle factors such as smoking, poor diet and physical inactivity. (bath.ac.uk)
  • To explore the perceived barriers and facilitators in the management of the patients having diabetes with comorbidities by primary care physicians. (researchsquare.com)
  • Comprehensive guidelines with on the job training for capacity building of the physicians and creation of multidisciplinary teams at primary care level for a more holistic approach towards management of diabetes with comorbidities could be the way forward to optimal delivery of care. (researchsquare.com)
  • 5] With inadequate and uneven distribution of specialized care facilities, most patients with diabetes in LMICs depend on an already overburdened primary care for their health care needs. (researchsquare.com)
  • 6-8] Furthermore, the traditional orientation of health systems towards infectious disease management, limited resources and fragmented primary care, pose an uphill task for the primary care physicians in managing patients with diabetes and comorbidities. (researchsquare.com)
  • Thus, it is imperative to understand the challenges faced by primary care health providers in LMICs settings towards the management of patients with diabetes and comorbidities. (researchsquare.com)
  • As a central figure in disease management at primary care level, studies in the past have stressed the importance of primary care physicians' role in quality management of patients with diabetes. (researchsquare.com)
  • in their primary care study conducted in Tunisia found that physician related factors like motivation and workload of the doctors, significantly affected diabetes care. (researchsquare.com)
  • in their study in primary care in Oman found that trust deficiency on the competencies of allied healthcare staff and lack of teamwork approach are major barriers to quality diabetes care. (researchsquare.com)
  • in their study conducted in a rural district of India on challenges in primary care for diabetes and hypertension management have found fragmented care and a poor health information system as major barriers faced by physicians in quality management. (researchsquare.com)
  • This capacity building workshop, for state level programme managers of the newly launched 'National Program on Prevention and Control of Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke', emphasized the need for cardiovascular disease management based on evidence and provided detailed training on guideline-based management of chronic conditions at various levels of care. (iuhpe.org)
  • Despite the implementation of the National Program for the Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, CVD and Stroke (NPCDCS), data show that coverage of some of the key interventions continues to be low. (copenhagenconsensus.com)
  • For all the interventions discussed it is assumed that all of them will be delivered through the existing primary health care network but located at the Primary Health Center (PHC) rather than the Sub-center as in the current National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) design. (copenhagenconsensus.com)
  • 1 They contribute significantly to the burden of disease, largely due to their effect on the incidence and complications of chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD), chronic respiratory disease and some cancers. (racgp.org.au)
  • No follow-up survey has been shown that to introduce tobacco use manifest as cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory diseases, type 2 diabetes, immune and autoimmune disorders, and eye disease (15). (onespirit.co)
  • With the rising prevalence of both diabetes mellitus (DM) and peripheral arterial disease (PAD), the aim of this project was to examine the association between dietary intake and lifestyle on the risk of developing PAD among individuals with DM. (lu.se)
  • Children and teenagers with obesity and overweight carry an increased risk of developing poor health outcomes in later life including severe obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease leading to disability and premature death. (uniroma2.it)
  • Up to 80% of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes is preventable and yet the burden of these conditions continues to escalate. (universityofgalway.ie)
  • This exciting postgraduate qualification provides professional education and training in the principles and practice of health promotion specifically applied to the promotion of cardiovascular health and type 2 diabetes prevention. (universityofgalway.ie)
  • The programme is delivered in partnership with Diabetes Ireland , the Irish Heart Foundation and The National Institute for Preventive Cardiology , providing students a unique opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in with these key organisations. (universityofgalway.ie)
  • Diabetes prevention is a national goal and particularly important in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) where 1 in 4 veterans has diabetes. (jmir.org)
  • There is growing evidence to support the use of Web-based diabetes prevention program (DPP) interventions, shown to be as effective and often more feasible than in-person interventions. (jmir.org)
  • In response to rising NCD prevalence, India launched the Nation- force competencies to respond to the threats of NCDs through the al Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, creation of an NCD-specific track in their FETPs. (cdc.gov)
  • The program focused on prevention, Establishing the NCD Track of FETP in screening, diagnosis, and management of hypertension, diabetes, India cardiovascular disease, and cancer. (cdc.gov)
  • cardiovascular disease, diabetes, COPD and cancer. (who.int)
  • More people contract cardiovascular make the path to the checkout something other than a disease, diabetes, chronic lung disease and cancer. (who.int)
  • The strategy shall also cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic lung disease help to ensure that all those who are affected suffer as and cancer before the age of 75. (who.int)
  • General Assembly on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases. (who.int)
  • 2013 to complete work on the terms of reference for the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases, including a division of tasks and responsibilities for United Nations funds, programmes and agencies and other international organizations. (who.int)
  • The so-called risk of a "double burden of disease" due to infectious and non-communicable diseases poses a serious threat to the weak health systems in such resource-poor settings [ 14 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Formative research from developing countries such as India suggests that policy makers and programme managers do not perceive non communicable diseases as a major problem and continue to be focussed on the unfinished agenda of pre transitional disease, such as infections and under nutrition. (iuhpe.org)
  • On April 29th - 1st May 2009, a workshop on Capacity Strengthening of Policy Makers and Programme Managers for Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases in East & Central Africa was held in Zanzibar with participants and representatives from eight African countries. (iuhpe.org)
  • This workshop resulted in the identification of key priorities and recommendations to move forward in the Prevention and control of Non-Communicable Diseases in East and Central Africa. (iuhpe.org)
  • Twenty programme managers on the prevention of non-communicable diseases, physicians, researchers, public health specialists and postgraduate students participated in the workshop. (iuhpe.org)
  • India is currently undergoing an epidemiological transition, with rising morbidity and mortality due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). (copenhagenconsensus.com)
  • The Government of India, beholden to its population of 1.3 billion, has developed an electronic "NCD Portal" that consists of an electronic case record form (eCRF) to manage non-communicable diseases (NCDs) within the government sector. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) treatment program has grown exponentially in Nigeria largely due to improved Antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimen which has changed the course of HIV/AIDs by enabling patients to live longer, raising concern of the co-existence of HIV with other chronic illnesses, notably non communicable diseases (NCDs). (bvsalud.org)
  • The middle aged (30-49) patients, females (63.2%) had the highest prevalence of comorbidities and some of those with normal weight (35.6%) also had the highest prevalence of NCDs.Conclusion: Non-communicable diseases are common among people living with HIV. (bvsalud.org)
  • There is need to encourage early diagnosis and treatment of non-communicable diseases in HIV positive patients in Nigeria. (bvsalud.org)
  • The local authority's vision may be better health for stopping communicable diseases. (who.int)
  • For those in industry, both the A hundred years ago, public health work was companies and the employees will benefit if they decisive in curbing communicable diseases. (who.int)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (cdc.gov)
  • The opinions expressed by authors contributing to this journal do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Public Health Service, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or the authors' affiliated institutions. (cdc.gov)
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal website. (cdc.gov)
  • Nurses spent two-thirds of their time on hypertension activities in the 6 primary care noncommunicable disease clinics in India. (cdc.gov)
  • thus, a better understanding of nurses' workloads is essential for improving and implementing noncommunicable disease (NCD) control strategies. (cdc.gov)
  • Nurses conduct opportunistic screening for adults aged 30 years or older who visit noncommunicable disease (NCD) clinics and refer patients to a doctor if their systolic blood pressure is 140 mm Hg or higher and/or their diastolic blood pressure is 90 mm Hg or higher. (cdc.gov)
  • States was held in Geneva from 11 to 13 November 2013 to conclude work on the terms of reference for the global coordination mechanism on the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases. (who.int)
  • Pursuant to paragraph 3.4 of resolution WHA66.10, a consultation with Member States and other relevant partners was held in Geneva on 15 November 2013 to conclude work on the limited set of action plan indicators for the WHO Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases 2013-2020. (who.int)
  • Action Plan 2013-2020, the Secretariat plans to draw up global reports describing trends in noncommunicable diseases and risk factors and countries' capacity to respond, and providing policy guidance for prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases. (who.int)
  • At the third High-level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on Noncommunicable Diseases in September, countries renewed their commitment to reduce premature deaths from noncommunicable diseases by one third through prevention and treatment, and to promote mental health and well-being. (who.int)
  • Countries need to take responsibility for delivering agreed strategic interventions under the four areas (governance, surveillance, prevention and health care) of the regional framework for action for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases which they have endorsed. (who.int)
  • Although many policies are in place in the Region, bold and innovative action is required to accelerate progress towards achieving SDG target 3.4 between now and 2030, in line with the recommendations of the WHO Independent High-level Commission on Noncommunicable Diseases. (who.int)
  • During 2018, WHO continued to support countries in developing multisectoral noncommunicable disease action plans, incorporating noncommunicable diseases into national development plans, and setting up national noncommunicable disease targets, stressing the importance of a whole-of-government, whole-of-society approach. (who.int)
  • Egypt and Oman launched national multisectoral noncommunicable disease action plans, while missions were conducted in Jordan, Qatar and Tunisia to support the development and implementation of their action plans. (who.int)
  • In July, economic tools to support national noncommunicable disease responses were recommended to countries, based on global evidence. (who.int)
  • They include using fiscal measures to help reduce noncommunicable disease risk factors while generating government funds for health care, and developing national noncommunicable disease investment cases to promote a comprehensive national response. (who.int)
  • A costing exercise was conducted in Oman, and development of a noncommunicable disease investment case initiated in the Islamic Republic of Iran. (who.int)
  • WHO continued to provide technical support to countries during 2018 to scale up implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), noncommunicable disease "best buys" and the MPOWER measures. (who.int)
  • 8). nicable diseases to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). (cdc.gov)
  • Football teams can make sure that the noncommunicable national health problems and hungry little players taking part in organised events lifestyle diseases. (who.int)
  • However, context-specific evidence on effective interventions for primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases in resource-poor settings is limited. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The first set of risk factors for CVDs, which include family or personal history of cardiovascular disease, race ,2 gender 3 and age ,4 are not modifiable by interventions. (who.int)
  • However, these factors are either already taken care of through other initiatives or programmes (reproductive health, HIV/AIDS prevention and control), need more research or are not amenable to cost-effective preventive interventions. (who.int)
  • A key aim of our research is to develop person-centred, socially-just and cost-effective interventions, policies and programmes which target both primary prevention and therapeutic treatments. (bath.ac.uk)
  • Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials in workforces and in primary care in which subjects were randomly allocated to more than one of six interventions (stopping smoking, exercise, dietary advice, weight control, antihypertensive drugs, and cholesterol lowering drugs) and followed up for at least six months. (bmj.com)
  • She has extensive project management, data collection, data management and statistical analysis experience from community and systems based obesity prevention interventions in children and adolescents. (edu.au)
  • The unique availability of nation-wide health registries and large-scale genetic data can open the way to implement a new kind of disease predictions and consequent public health interventions", Dr. Andrea Ganna commented. (helsinki.fi)
  • Sixth year primary care medical student, Ben, will be joining the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine for a three-week period as part of his special study module (SSM), to pursue his interests in meta-analysis and interventions. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Prof Chowienczyk's research relates to the in vivo assessment of arterial structure and function in humans with the aim of elucidating mechanisms leading to arterial disease and interventions to prevent/treat arterial disease. (bihsoc.org)
  • Primary care facilities require substantial time commitment by nurses to improve hypertension management in India. (cdc.gov)
  • We estimated the proportion of time spent by staff nurses on hypertension and other NCD activities in primary care facilities in 2 states in India. (cdc.gov)
  • Our study found that hypertension activities required more than half of nurses' time in India's primary care facilities. (cdc.gov)
  • The burden of cardiovascular disease is rising in sub-Saharan Africa with hypertension being the main risk factor. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The most important of the acquired CVDs are: hypertension,1 stroke, cardiomyopathies, and coronary artery disease. (who.int)
  • 3. Stroke and cardiac failure, usually associated with hypertension, are the most common forms of heart disease in the African Region. (who.int)
  • 6. Hypertension is closely related to the risk of stroke, coronary heart disease and cardiac and renal failure. (who.int)
  • There is little information on the prevalence of hypertension and other modifiable cardiovascular risk factors in community-dwelling elderly in the Netherlands and the potential impact of improving antihypertensive treatment on major cardiovascular events. (nih.gov)
  • The prevalence of hypertension and other cardiovascular risk factors are described for participants with and without a history of cardiovascular disease (CVD). (nih.gov)
  • Hypertension and other cardiovascular risk factors are very common in elderly subjects. (nih.gov)
  • Management of Hypertension and Dyslipidemia for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Authors: Panniyammakal Jeemon, Rajeev Gupta, Churchill Onen, Alma Adler, Thomas Gaziano, Dorairaj Prabhakaran, Neil Poulter. (wikipedia.org)
  • OBJECTIVE: To estimate the costs of implementing the HEARTS program for hypertension control and cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention in the primary care setting in Ethiopia for adult primary care users in the catchment area of five examined facilities. (cdc.gov)
  • RESULTS: The estimated cost per adult primary care user was USD 5.3 for hypertension control and USD 19.3 for integrated CVD risk management. (cdc.gov)
  • HEARTS is the core technical package of the initiative and takes a public health approach to treating hypertension and other CVD risk factors at the primary health care level. (cdc.gov)
  • My research interests lie mainly in the prevention of cardiovascular disease with particular emphasis on blood pressure measurement and the management of hypertension in primary care. (bihsoc.org)
  • I hold an NIHR Professorship and lead a programme of research around self-monitoring of blood pressure in hypertension and pregnancy. (bihsoc.org)
  • I am Guardian of the RCGP Cardiovascular Curriculum and provide expert advice to NICE (member of 2011 and 2018 Hypertension Guideline Committees), and the European Societies of Hypertension & Cardiology. (bihsoc.org)
  • He is lead clinician for the Peart-Rose clinic, a tertiary referral centre for hypertension and cardiovascular risk factor management at Hammersmith Hospital. (bihsoc.org)
  • Her current projects focus on detecting individuals at risk of postural hypotension, investigating the significance and implications of a difference in blood pressure between arms and determining the role of allied health professionals in hypertension management in Primary Care settings. (bihsoc.org)
  • The next phase of this work will be to develop a coherent and cohesive offer for practices for CVD prevention - tackling hypertension, lipid management, atrial fibrillation and heart failure in a joined up way, recognising that a more holistic approach is required for this patient group. (oxfordahsn.org)
  • Dr O'Keeffe's research interest is on the prevention and management of obesity, particularly maternal, child and adolescent obesity. (ucc.ie)
  • Strengthening primary care systems for prevention & control of cardiovascular diseases in Kenya: feasibility study of health kiosks in markets which focuses on the creation of public health kiosks in community markets in order to improve the prevention and control of obesity and cardiovascular diseases in a deprived rural setting in Kenya. (ucc.ie)
  • School-based systems change for obesity prevention in adolescents: outcomes of the Australian Capital Territory 'It's Your Move! (edu.au)
  • Outcome results for the Ma'alahi Youth Project, a Tongan community-based obesity prevention programme for adolescents. (edu.au)
  • According to the WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022, roughly 1 in 3 primary school-aged children in Europe is living with obesity or overweight. (uniroma2.it)
  • Treating adults with obesity and overweight is challenging and it is proven that both prevention and treatment work better in younger age groups. (uniroma2.it)
  • A new European project is embarking upon an ambitious research programme aimed at preventing childhood obesity to 'cut the roots' of the current pandemic. (uniroma2.it)
  • Her main interests are epidemiology and prevention, in particular physical activity. (lu.se)
  • Fellow International Seminar on Cardiovascular Epidemiology and Prevention. (umcutrecht.nl)
  • epidemiology and prevention with a focus on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines, Helicobacter pylori eradication for gastric cancer prevention, triage methods for HPV-positive women, and the promotion and evaluation of cervical cancer control programmes. (who.int)
  • 4The older the people, the greater the chances of their developing heart disease and stroke. (who.int)
  • As I explained, the risk here, even for people who have had a previous heart attack or stroke ('secondary prevention') individuals, is very small. (drbriffa.com)
  • We know how to treat the resulting heart attacks and stroke, but everyone knows that prevention is better than cure. (england.nhs.uk)
  • Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), principally ischemic heart disease (IHD) and stroke, are the leading causes of death (18. (cdc.gov)
  • Cardiovascular Diseases, and Stroke (NPCDCS) in 2010 to cover all districts in India (3). (cdc.gov)
  • Up-to-the-minute scientific evidence on electronic cigarettes will be highlighted including effects on cardiovascular and respiratory function, prevalence of usage, and legislation. (escardio.org)
  • Laboratory studies of inflammation, tissue injury and scarring, and regeneration and repair are being used to develop new approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis, liver, renal and respiratory disease. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • This is confirmed by the Global Burden of Disease study (2016), which found that Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) due to NCDs have gradually exceeded those due to communicable, maternal, neonatal and nutritional diseases since 2003. (copenhagenconsensus.com)
  • On the last day, a press conference was held to interview both Prof Fausto and Prof Ana Mocumbi, Lead Researcher at the NCDs Division of INS, and a key collaborator of the programme. (world-heart-federation.org)
  • The number of cases of coronary heart disease is increasing, though at a slower rate than in Western countries. (who.int)
  • A 5-15 mmHg decrease in SBP is projected to prevent 12-32% of coronary heart disease and 16-41% of strokes, respectively. (nih.gov)
  • Improved antihypertensive treatment has the potential to prevent a substantial proportion of strokes and coronary heart disease in this population. (nih.gov)
  • To assess the effectiveness of multiple risk factor intervention in reducing cardiovascular risk factors, total mortality, and mortality from coronary heart disease among adults. (bmj.com)
  • Changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, smoking rates, blood cholesterol concentrations, total mortality, and mortality from coronary heart disease. (bmj.com)
  • In the nine trials with clinical event end points the pooled odds ratios for total and coronary heart disease mortality were 0.97 (95% confidence interval 0.92 to 1.02) and 0.96 (0.88 to 1.04) respectively. (bmj.com)
  • Primary prevention programmes in many countries attempt to reduce mortality and morbidity due to coronary heart disease through modifying risk factors. (bmj.com)
  • Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are an umbrella term used to describe disorders of the heart and blood vessels such as coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular diseases, peripheral arterial diseases, rheumatic heart disease, congenital heart disease, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Comparison of fasting and postprandial plasma lipoproteins in subjects with and without coronary heart disease. (koreamed.org)
  • Effects of atorvastatin on fasting and postprandial lipoprotein subclasses in coronary heart disease patients versus control subjects. (koreamed.org)
  • Is relationship between serum cholesterol and risk of premature death from coronary heart disease continuous and graded? (koreamed.org)
  • Randomised trial of cholesterol lowering in 4444 patients with coronary heart disease: the Scandinavian Simvastatin Survival Study (4S). (koreamed.org)
  • 13. Shepherd J. Preventing coronary artery disease in the West of Scotland: implications for primary prevention. (koreamed.org)
  • Atherosclerotic coronary heart disease is the single leading cause of death of men and women in the United States and, in fact, around the world. (medscape.com)
  • Atherosclerosis is the principal cause of coronary artery disease (CAD), in which atherosclerotic changes are present within the walls of the coronary arteries. (medscape.com)
  • Adults who had undergone either coronary artery bypass surgery (CABS) or percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and participated in a rural CR programmes were recruited. (cdc.gov)
  • Two cardiovascular disease (CVD) projects delivered in partnership with the Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) Integrated Care System , both based in primary care and focused on prevention, were shortlisted for the 2022 AHSN Network/NHS Confederation 'Innovate Awards' which recognise excellence in health and care innovation. (oxfordahsn.org)
  • www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2022/22_0208.htm Preventing Chronic Disease. (cdc.gov)
  • A cardiovascular disease prevention and control intervention package on introducing simple programmes and lifestyle intervention measures to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and promote health in the community and workforce settings was developed. (iuhpe.org)
  • A healthy diet has been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, but relationships between diet, fiber intake, and incidence of PAD are virtually unknown. (lu.se)
  • 1. The burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) is increasing rapidly in Africa and this group of diseases is now becoming a public health problem throughout the WHO African Region. (who.int)
  • 4. The growth in the incidence of CVDs in Africa is linked to the adoption of lifestyles that, along with other factors, increase the possibility of being affected by these diseases. (who.int)
  • 5Diabetes is a disease affecting several organs of the body and is also a risk factor for CVDs. (who.int)
  • The project therefore proposed to increase the awareness of adverse micro and macro economic consequences of CVD by strengthening technical capacity in and implementing primary preventive activities at the community and society level to reduce the burden of disease due to CVDs in developing countries. (iuhpe.org)
  • To build capacity at various levels of health care for prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, IEC/BCC, operational research and rehabilitation. (who.int)
  • Studies have shown reductions in cardiovascular risk factors in rehabilitation programmes, but the effect of primary prevention of CVD by practice nurses is unclear. (bmj.com)
  • It also includes sports cardiology, primary care, epidemiology and population science, basic and translational research, and rehabilitation after an event. (escardio.org)
  • Sinead is also involved in setting up the implementation of a home-based cardiac rehabilitation programme for the NHS. (bihsoc.org)
  • Background: Despite participating in cardiac rehabilitation (CR), few cardiac patients lose enough weight to achieve clinically significant cardiovascular disease risk reduction. (cdc.gov)
  • We have chosen to create a common strategy for time, the efforts that are specific to each disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for shall be maintained. (who.int)
  • Of 3534 subjects, more than one-third (n = 1230, 35.2%) have a history of cardiovascular disease. (nih.gov)
  • In primary prevention (for those who have no previous history of cardiovascular disease), the risk is even smaller and, in fact, may pose no risk at all (some research finds that statins do not reduce risk of death in primary prevention). (drbriffa.com)
  • Nurses are responsible for multiple tasks in primary care facilities in India. (cdc.gov)
  • We conducted a cross-sectional study in 6 purposively selected primary care facilities in Punjab and Madhya Pradesh during July through September 2021. (cdc.gov)
  • To support for diagnosis and cost effective treatment at primary, secondary and tertiary levels of health care. (who.int)
  • The control community (Viwandani) will continue accessing the usual standard of care for primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases in Kenya. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Cross-sectional analysis of Dutch community-dwelling subjects aged 70-78 years without dementia who were included in the cluster randomized preDIVA trial (Prevention of Dementia by Intensive Vascular care). (nih.gov)
  • Many patients at high risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) are managed in primary care. (bmj.com)
  • According to national and international guidelines, measures to prevent CVD, such as patient education, can be delegated to practice nurses in primary care. (bmj.com)
  • A qualitative In-Depth Interview study was conducted among the primary care physicians at seventeen urban primary health care centres at Bhubaneswar city of Odisha, India. (researchsquare.com)
  • The public health care system in India has a three-tier structure comprising of primary, secondary and tertiary levels. (researchsquare.com)
  • The primary healthcare centres are involved in delivering primary care. (researchsquare.com)
  • Strengthening the primary care system for adolescent indigenous health in Brazil: Integrating community health workers into the school setting involves co-development of an intervention in schools using community health workers to deliver targeted services for health promotion for Indigenous adolescents. (ucc.ie)
  • High risk patients can be relatively easily identified either because they have already accessed health services, or through simple screening for common risk factors (tobacco use, blood pressure, weight, age and sex) at the primary care level. (copenhagenconsensus.com)
  • These programmes underpin strong translational research to develop and assess treatments for heart and vascular disease in both hospital and primary care settings. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • During the intervention period, "Healthy Heart" was offered during regular cardiovascular risk management consultations in primary care in The Hague, The Netherlands. (bvsalud.org)
  • The NHS, working with Public Health England (PHE), will today (Tuesday) announce a new drive to prevent heart attacks and strokes saving thousands of lives by taking a more integrated approach to cardiovascular care. (england.nhs.uk)
  • Secondly, they have the ability to roll out the NHS Right Care CVD Prevention Programme across a much wider area. (england.nhs.uk)
  • The NHS Right Care programme will help GPs and local areas to ensure more patients get proven treatments by organising local services differently. (england.nhs.uk)
  • 1 2 Randomised controlled trials of the efficacy of multiple risk factor intervention using counselling and education in addition to, or instead of, pharmacological treatments to modify major cardiovascular risk factors have been carried out in primary care and in the workplace. (bmj.com)
  • Currently, Mary is involved in the screening, prevention and management of cardiovascular disease in primary care. (edu.au)
  • This research includes a range of research methodolgies to implement quality improvement in primary care and uniquely blends Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles with co-design involving patients and health professionals. (edu.au)
  • The DPhil programme accepts applications from those who have already been awarded the MSc in Evidence-Based Health Care, MSc in Systematic Reviews, MSc in Medical Statistics, or a master's in a related subject. (ox.ac.uk)
  • The part-time DPhil is part of the Evidence-Based Health Care Programme, which is jointly run with the Centre for Evidence- Based Medicine in the Nuffield Department of Primary Health Care Sciences. (ox.ac.uk)
  • The allocation of graduate supervision for this course is the responsibility of the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences and/or the Department for Continuing Education and it is not always possible to accommodate the preferences of incoming graduate students to work with a particular member of staff. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Under exceptional circumstances a supervisor may be found outside the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences and/or the Department for Continuing Education. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Please complete this expression of interest form if you want to enrol on the GM Health Care Support Worker Foundation Programme, the GM Nursing Associate Programme or the GM General Practice Nurse Foundation Programme. (gmprimarycare.org.uk)
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  • A recruitment film has also been produced to accompany the Plan which is aimed at medical students considering a career as a GP or primary care health professional. (aberdareonline.co.uk)
  • Over the next three years more care across Wales will be resourced and provided in local communities rather than in hospitals with a greater focus on prevention and early intervention in treating chronic illnesses. (aberdareonline.co.uk)
  • Over the next three years the Primary Care Support Unit which provides workforce support for GP practices will be expanded to develop new roles in community nursing, pharmacy and therapies as well as paramedic practitioners, clinical support workers and salaried GPs. (aberdareonline.co.uk)
  • An Academic Primary Care Unit will also be developed to enhance research, development and teaching. (aberdareonline.co.uk)
  • GPs and the primary care team will be vital to achieving this. (aberdareonline.co.uk)
  • The challenges we face are significant but this is an exciting time to work in primary care in the Valleys and our strategy offers real opportunities to make a difference in people's lives. (aberdareonline.co.uk)
  • Internationally, there is an 'evidence-practice gap' in the rate healthcare professionals assess tobacco use and offer cessation support in clinical practice, including primary care. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Aim: To identify implementation strategies aiming to increase smoking cessation treatment provision in primary care, their effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and any perceived facilitators and barriers for effectiveness. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Studies were included if they evaluated an implementation strategy implemented on a nation-/state-wide scale, targeting any type of healthcare professional within the primary care setting, aiming to increase smoking cessation treatment provision. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Key barriers: time and financial constraints, lack of free cessation medications and follow-up, deprioritisation and unclear targets in primary care, lack of knowledge of healthcare professionals, and unclear messaging to patients about available cessation support options. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Some implementation strategy categories increased the rate of smoking status recording and cessation advice provision in primary care. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that "cessation support and treatment is provided in all health care settings and by all health care providers" [ 9 ], especially in primary health care systems as this infrastructure already exists in most countries and has a high population coverage. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Sixth year primary care medical students Sarah Peters and Archie Lodge joined the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine for a three-week period as part of a special study module to improve their knowledge of evidence-based medicine. (ox.ac.uk)
  • We should now look to include these factors in our prevention and primary care programmes, especially in the eastern European region where the rates of heart disease are among the highest in the world. (techexplorist.com)
  • Sinead is a Research Fellow at the University of Exeter Medical School with special interests in blood pressure measurement and management in Primary Care. (bihsoc.org)
  • Sanne Peters is an Associate Professor in Epidemiology and Global Health at the Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care. (umcutrecht.nl)
  • Finally, underpinning the entire project is a participatory approach to both the research and dissemination of the project results, including the roll out of educational programmes, through engaging with families and carers, day care providers and schools, local authorities, the healthcare industry as well as policymakers and the scientific and academic communities. (uniroma2.it)
  • 1-3 The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines, for instance, recommend daily use of atorvastatin 20 mg in the primary care scenario when the estimated 10-year risk of ASCVD, as assessed by QRISK2, is at least 10%, whereas other guidelines propose different risk equations and different cut-offs. (bmj.com)
  • This study allows important insights to those who deal with cholesterol management in primary care. (bmj.com)
  • The conference theme was Chronic Diseases and Integrated Care: Rethinking Health and Welfare Systems. (eupha.org)
  • The aim of this study was to improve understanding, methods, evidence base and practice of clinical monitoring in primary care, focusing on two areas: chronic kidney disease and chronic heart failure.ObjectivesThe research questions were as follows: does the choice of test affect better care while being affordable to the NHS? (ox.ac.uk)
  • Variability in estimated glomerular filtration rate-creatinine leads to misclassification of chronic kidney disease stage in 12-15% of tests in primary care. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Diagnosis of asymptomatic conditions (chronic kidney disease) was difficult to understand, and primary care professionals often did not use 'chronic kidney disease' when managing patients at early stages. (ox.ac.uk)
  • The most extensive section is devoted to a discussion of practical factors that can determine whether an educational programme is adequately promoting the team approach in primary health care. (who.int)
  • Together, these little as possible and have the progress of their diseases national health problems mean a great deal of suffering limited, so that they can live a good, long life in spite of for many people, as well as significant health and care their diseases. (who.int)
  • The intervention community (Korogocho) will be exposed to an intervention package for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease that comprises awareness campaigns, household screening for cardiovascular diseases risk factors, and referral and treatment of people with high cardiovascular diseases risk at a primary health clinic. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Primary outcomes comparing pre- and post-, and operational data will be analyzed descriptively and "impact" of the intervention will be calculated using double-difference methods. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The intervention was developed with significant stakeholder involvement, a range of primary outcome measures were tested for suitability and the process for collecting resource utilisation data was identified. (bmj.com)
  • The target population for this intervention are people aged between 30-69 years assessed as being at high risk and those with existing cardiovascular disease. (copenhagenconsensus.com)
  • This study utilized the Linnaeus Database, which links national registers with comprehensive individual data on socioeconomic status (SES) to health data from a large ongoing health survey, the VĂ€sterbotten Intervention Programme (VIP). (biomedcentral.com)
  • During the intervention period, 40 persons (15%) participated in the Healthy Heart programme. (bvsalud.org)
  • 3 4 Given the evidence from quasi-experimental studies, such as the North Karelia project 5 6 and the Stanford heart disease prevention programme, 7 8 9 multiple risk factor intervention using counselling and educational methods is widely believed to be efficacious and cost effective and worthy of expansion. (bmj.com)
  • We are developing new systems of integrated community working that deliver greater prevention, ensure early intervention and avoid unnecessary hospital admission. (aberdareonline.co.uk)
  • Findings in 356,222 primary screeners of the Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial (MRFIT). (koreamed.org)
  • Our primary objective was to qualitatively explore women veterans' early experiences with a Web-based DPP intervention. (jmir.org)
  • The number of measures taken for comorbidities and the percentage of patients recording a change (initiation, switch or increased dose) in disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) in the 6 months follow-up period of the study defined the outcomes of the trial. (bmj.com)
  • Tailoring antiplatelet therapy based on CYP2C19 pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing can improve cardiovascular outcomes and potentially reduce healthcare costs in patients on a P2Y12-inhibitor regime with prasugrel or ticagrelor. (bvsalud.org)
  • Community pharmacists present an opportunity for improved management of cardiovascular diseases and health outcomes. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Second, the association of a suboptimal LDL-c response to statin therapy with a higher risk of ASCVD outcomes, as reported, is consistent with RCT showing better outcomes proportioned by more intensive statin therapy, compared with less intensive regimens, although these trials involved mostly individuals in secondary prevention. (bmj.com)
  • furthermore, the disease may vary and currently available evidence is not adequately in terms of extent, both in the lungs themselves (i.e., powered for patient outcomes (10-14 ). (cdc.gov)
  • According to the World Health Report 2001, cardiovascular diseases accounted for 9.2% of the total deaths in the Region in 2000 (more than the deaths caused by malaria) as compared with 8.15% in 1990. (who.int)
  • Rheumatic heart disease remains a major health concern in the Region. (who.int)
  • Major UK funding programmes, including the National Institute for Health Research and the Medical Research Council, have encouraged and supported qualitative and mixed (combined qualitative and quantitative) method studies. (bmj.com)
  • We develop health and wellbeing policies and programmes that target prevention and therapeutic treatments. (bath.ac.uk)
  • Research is conducted into these health and disease risk factors in order to inform policy decision making and/or individual lifestyle choices. (bath.ac.uk)
  • 2-4] The problem is expected to be more complex in resource limited low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where health systems are faced with a dual burden of infectious diseases and rise in non-communicable chronic conditions. (researchsquare.com)
  • In 2014, she re-joined King's College London as a post-doctoral research dietitian working in the area of gastrointestinal health before obtaining a lectureship in nutrition and dietetics where she taught across multiple programmes including the BSc and MSc in Dietetics at King's. (ucc.ie)
  • The effect of the growing burden of disease due to CVD is not limited to the health sector alone but threatens the macro economy in developing countries. (iuhpe.org)
  • A user friendly kit was developed to raise awareness around the risk of cardiovascular diseases and to be a tool to reorient the health system and formulate cardiovascular diseases control strategies and programmes in-country. (iuhpe.org)
  • Novel research will be presented including new insights into the connections between diet, exercise, and cardiovascular health. (escardio.org)
  • The optimal diet for cardiovascular health is controversial. (escardio.org)
  • Its mission is to promote excellence in research, practice, education and policy in cardiovascular health, primary and secondary prevention. (escardio.org)
  • Operated by the Mozambique Institute for Health Education and Research and implemented by the National Health Institute of Mozambique (INS), Colours to Save Hearts is a WHF initiative aimed at raising awareness of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) among children, teachers and parents, and educating them about the link between sore throat and RHD, how to recognise symptoms and what to do when they first appear. (world-heart-federation.org)
  • It has since evolved into a much more ambitious project, aiming to train health workers on RHD prevention, and to support the capacity of local hospitals for much-needed surgeries to repair or replace damaged heart valves. (world-heart-federation.org)
  • Watch below a summary of the visit, and learn more about the programme by watching the interviews of WHF President Prof Fausto Pinto , Prof RenĂ© PrĂȘtre (Petit Coeur Foundation) and Prof Ana Mocumbi (National Public Health Institute of Mozambique) . (world-heart-federation.org)
  • Inflammatory conditions and chronic diseases combine to create one of the biggest burdens on health worldwide. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • Too many people are still living in poor health and dying from a largely preventable disease. (england.nhs.uk)
  • In this project, they will use artificial intelligence approaches to integrate nation-wide health data and genetic information with the goal to predict cardiometabolic diseases before an individual even steps into the doctor's office for a visit. (helsinki.fi)
  • The project leverages the latest developments in AI and high-quality national Finnish health data to deliver a paradigm shift with important public health consequences by potentially changing the way cardiometabolic disease risk is assessed. (helsinki.fi)
  • In 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC) launched the Global Hearts initiative to support governments in their quest to prevent and control CVD. (cdc.gov)
  • Amy Dickinson who recently completed her Master's in Translational Health Sciences shares her experiences of the programme as a chronic illness sufferer and her recommendations for students taking the master's from the patient perspective. (ox.ac.uk)
  • In this blog, Madeline Tatum, a recent graduate of the full-time MSc in Translational Health Sciences, shares what she most valued from her experience of studying on the programme. (ox.ac.uk)
  • She is Speciality Chief Editor for 'Sex and Gender Differences in Disease' in the Frontiers in Global Women's Health journal and Associate Editor at BMJ Global Health. (umcutrecht.nl)
  • hepatitis B and C, a high seroprevalence of 2% and 1.8% respectively has led to the Health status in Pakistan: a coining of the term "a cirrhotic state" to de- scribe the high prevalence of these diseases snapshot in Pakistan [ 8 ]. (who.int)
  • EDP carries out research on resource- The Section designs and conducts appropriate public health policies research studies in collaboration with and feasible, quality-assured, and investigators in national cancer organiza- cost-effective prevention and early tions, health services, universities, and detection strategies for the control other key groups within and outside of common cancers such as breast, the Agency. (who.int)
  • If Yes, is the National Prevention of Blindness/Eye Health plan implemented at Country level? (who.int)
  • Regular physical activity is linked to enhanced health and to reduced risk for all-cause mortality and the development of many chronic diseases in adults. (cdc.gov)
  • Although regular physical activity enhances health and reduces the risk for all-cause mortality (9-18) and the development of many chronic diseases among adults (10,12-14,17,19-45), many adults remain sedentary (46). (cdc.gov)
  • Educational sessions were carried out by the public health nurse and the midwives of each medical officer of the health office on breastfeeding, IYCF practices, food health and safety, sanitation, immunization, supplementary programmes and child development. (who.int)
  • A significant part of today's health budget is used on these four diseases. (who.int)
  • Also on the agenda: contemporary data on how heart disease and cancer intersect, the role of exercise in preventing cardiac side effects of cancer treatment, and managing cardiovascular disease in cancer patients and survivors. (escardio.org)
  • Patients' attitude and beliefs along with socio-economic status played an important role in treatment adherence and in the management of their disease conditions. (researchsquare.com)
  • 293)). CONCLUSIONS: For both the shorter (3-6 months) and longer term (12-24 months), offering the Healthy Heart programme to high-cardiovascular-risk patients did not improve their lifestyle behaviour nor cardiovascular risk and was not cost-effective on a population level. (bvsalud.org)
  • The Cardiovascular Risk Reduction programme which was piloted in Cwm Taf uses computer software to identify patients at risk of heart disease. (aberdareonline.co.uk)
  • The programme which trains healthcare assistants in GP Practices to identify and motivate patients have seen more than 500 people in the first six months and the programme is now being rolled out across Cwm Taf. (aberdareonline.co.uk)
  • According to an estimate, European countries have higher rates of patients with heart disease in anywhere else. (techexplorist.com)
  • The systematic review aims to identify the roles of community pharmacists in preventing and controlling cardiovascular diseases and patients' perceptions towards such functions. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The team searched MEDLINE, CINAHL via EBSCOhost, and Web of Science from January 2001 to December 2021 with a focus on studies reporting the role of community pharmacists in preventing and controlling cardiovascular diseases, and patients' perceptions of such roles. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A total of 11 (24%) studies reported patients' perceptions of community pharmacists' contribution in preventing (73%, n = 8) and controlling (27%, n = 3) cardiovascular diseases. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other inflammatory joint disorders (IJD) have increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk compared with the general population. (bmj.com)
  • the two procedures were equally effective in the treatment of low-risk patients with 3-vessel disease and in low- and intermediate-risk patients with left main CAD. (medscape.com)
  • The Global Burden of Disease database estimates the absolute number of people dying in India due to CVD was 1.13 million in 2010, and the proportion of Years of Life Lost (YLL) due to CVD was 9.8% (IHME 2017). (copenhagenconsensus.com)
  • Global Burden of Disease (2017) estimates that CVD causes 333.5/100000 and YLDs at 247/100000 for Rajasthan, about 20% of which could be averted with the suggested regimen. (copenhagenconsensus.com)
  • She began her PhD studies in late 2017 with a general focus on diet, physical activity and cardiovacular disease. (lu.se)
  • efficacy in reducing the incidence of disease seems to be associated with the degree of control achieved. (bmj.com)
  • Benefits from statin therapy for the primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) are supported by high-quality evidence from randomised controlled trials (RCT). (bmj.com)
  • The Frequency of Primary Healthcare Contacts Preceding the Diagnosis of Lower-Extremity Arterial Disease:Do Women Consult General Practice Differently? (umcutrecht.nl)
  • We have world leading laboratory research programmes studying the biology and of platelets, white blood cells and endothelial cells and investigating the molecular basis of heart diseases such as atrial fibrillation. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • Prevention offers the control ing cancer in the context of most cost-effective long-term strategy national cancer control programmes. (who.int)
  • At the same time, most countries in SSA are still struggling with a high burden of infectious diseases such as malaria and HIV/AIDS. (biomedcentral.com)
  • DATA SOURCES Literature search of Medline for reviews of effectiveness of programme and policy elements, plus journal articles and personal request for copies of publicly released reports and working papers from evaluation staff in each of the state programmes of California, Massachusetts, Arizona, Oregon, and Florida. (bmj.com)
  • The main accusation appeared to be that the programme did not provide a balanced view of the effectiveness of statins, and might 'frighten' people into not taking their statins, with the result that some may die. (drbriffa.com)
  • OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of offering the combined lifestyle programme "Healthy Heart", addressing overweight, diet, physical activity, smoking and alcohol, to improve lifestyle behaviour and reduce cardiovascular risk. (bvsalud.org)
  • Primary outcome measures: implementation strategy identification, and effectiveness (practitioner-/patient-level). (biomedcentral.com)
  • Stay tuned for the hottest science in the prevention of heart disease at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2021, an online scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). (escardio.org)
  • In the past, he served as Project Manager of MASA, the mass population antiretroviral therapy programme in Botswana, which began in 2002. (wikipedia.org)
  • The advent of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in controlling Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) disease has been quite effective in ensuring that infected people can enjoy healthy, long, and productive lives. (bvsalud.org)
  • The Heart Fund dispatched a team of cardiologists from the Group for Research and Actions against Cardiovascular diseases (GRAM) in Ivory Coast, who alongside our local team conducted a joint prevention and screening campaign in the local primary school of El Triunfo . (world-heart-federation.org)
  • Translation is accelerated through our outstanding infrastructure including the NIHR Biomedical Research Unit (BRU) in Liver Disease, the NIHR Clinical Research Facility and the Centre for Translational Inflammation research within the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • The grants are part of the EU's Research and Innovation programme, Horizon 2020. (helsinki.fi)
  • Students independently drive forward their programme of research, and the major commitment of your time will be to individual study and research, supported by regular supervisory meetings. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Conclusions Although the research aim was to evaluate the knowledge, beliefs and attitudes towards dementia and DRR, sharing experiences of having a parent with dementia seemed a prerequisite for considering participants' own risk of developing dementia and participating in a DRR programme. (rug.nl)
  • Our research shows an association between stress and the heart, but it is not clear if stress-related factors directly cause heart disease. (techexplorist.com)
  • However, it was already when writing the thesis at the MPH programme that her interest for research began. (lu.se)
  • His clinical and research interests include both primary and secondary cardiovascular disease prevention. (bihsoc.org)
  • Her research focuses on sex differences in cardiovascular diseases. (umcutrecht.nl)
  • The consortium has received 9.5 million Euro from the EU's Horizon Europe Research and Innovation programme and an additional 1.7 million Euro from UK and Swiss research funding bodies. (uniroma2.it)
  • OBJECTIVE To describe the extent to which comprehensive statewide tobacco control programmes in the USA have made progress toward reducing teenage smoking. (bmj.com)
  • Statewide comprehensive tobacco control programmes aim to involve a range of coordinated and coexisting tobacco control strategies, so that they reinforce and complement each other in a synergistic fashion. (bmj.com)
  • The combination of programme activity and increased tobacco tax reduce cigarette consumption more than expected as a result of price increases alone, and these effects seem to apply to adolescents as well as adults. (bmj.com)
  • 11 The 5As is an internationally accepted framework for organising the assessment and management of behavioural risk factors in primary healthcare. (racgp.org.au)
  • In this blog, Dr Junior Mudji from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), shares his experience of studying on the Masters programme in Global Healthcare Leadership. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Dr Neil Chapman is a consultant in general and cardiovascular medicine and clinical pharmacology at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and honorary senior lecturer at Imperial College London. (bihsoc.org)
  • The modifiable risk factors can be measured and identified early at primary healthcare facilities. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The findings highlight community pharmacists' capability of providing primary healthcare services in preventing and controlling cardiovascular diseases and provide evidence for their inclusion in primary healthcare frameworks. (biomedcentral.com)
  • They are staffed with community pharmacists who are knowledgeable and skilled in primary healthcare delivery [ 7 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • STUDY SELECTION All studies, reports, and commentaries that provided information on aspects of programme implementation and evaluation. (bmj.com)
  • One of the most critical factors in programme success is the extent of programme funding, and consequent level of programme implementation, and the degree to which this is undermined by the tobacco industry and other competitors for funding. (bmj.com)
  • Firstly through partnerships that support widespread implementation of initiatives such as healthy workforce schemes, active transport plans, the Active 10 app , and smoking cessation programmes. (england.nhs.uk)
  • Prevention anD imPlementation grouP (Pri), the quality aSSurance grouP (qaS), anD the Screening grouP (Scr). (who.int)
  • Although sev- through presence of lung cavitation, bilateral disease, eral notable RCTs evaluating standardized treatments or both) and in other extrapulmonary sites ( 2 ). (cdc.gov)
  • The programme, entitled 'Heart of the Matter' essentially challenged the widespread use of statins. (drbriffa.com)
  • 1. That the documentary did not put enough emphasis of the benefits of statins in secondary prevention (see page 40 of the report). (drbriffa.com)
  • I am sceptical about the role of saturated fat in heart disease and the value of statins in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. (drbriffa.com)
  • 3Men tend to develop heart disease earlier than women. (who.int)
  • This documentary was preceded by another episode of the same title, this one questioning the conventional wisdom regarding saturated fat - specifically the role this fat supposedly has in heart disease. (drbriffa.com)
  • And are there links between climate change and heart disease? (escardio.org)
  • We apply our scientific expertise to discovering more about the causes, prevention and treatment of conditions such as heart disease, liver disease, metabolic conditions and arthritis. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • Cardiovascular disease kills more people in this country than anything else," the former heart surgeon will say. (england.nhs.uk)
  • Dr. Taavi Tillmann, the first author of the study social isolation were thought to be the link between poverty and heart disease. (techexplorist.com)
  • After 10 years, they were able to enlight which stress-related factors predicted early deaths from heart disease . (techexplorist.com)
  • Meanwhile, having one of the factors among all leads to the risk of heart disease. (techexplorist.com)
  • Co-principal investigator Professor Pajak, Jagiellonian University in Poland blood pressure , and cholesterol, psychological factors related to stress also have an important influence on the risk of heart disease. (techexplorist.com)
  • What we do know is that these findings are consistent with the wider body of evidence suggesting that lowering stress could indeed lower heart disease. (techexplorist.com)
  • The aim of this trial was to evaluate the impact of a nurse-led programme on comorbidities and the impact of patient self-assessment of disease activity on the management of RA. (bmj.com)
  • The SEL Healthy Weight Programme is a multi-disciplinary weight management programme which utilities either diet and lifestyle approach (BALANCE) or a total meal replacement approach (FAST) to weight loss. (ucc.ie)
  • and enhanced training for physicians and nurses regarding non-communicable disease (NCD) medical content and lifestyle management. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Churchill Lukwiya Onen (born c. 1955) is a Ugandan physician and medical researcher, who serves as a Senior Consultant Physician at the Centre for Chronic Diseases, in Gaborone, Botswana. (wikipedia.org)
  • Overall, 63% of subjects have two or more cardiovascular risk factors amenable to treatment. (nih.gov)
  • Plus: genetic testing to assess individual cardiovascular risk, guide lifestyle and choose treatment - how does it work and is it for everyone? (escardio.org)
  • Speaking at the NHS Expo conference in Manchester, Sir Bruce will urge the new sustainability and transformation partnerships (STPs) to take coordinated action to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of these life-threatening conditions. (england.nhs.uk)
  • This disease will ing on previous treatment received by the individual largely require different treatment approaches indi- patient (either first-line or second-line medicines) and vidualized to the specific characteristics of the patient the epidemiologic setting ( 3 , 4 ). (cdc.gov)
  • A distinguishing feature of comprehensive programmes is their focus on changing smoking behaviour at the population level through strategies which alter the social environment in which smoking uptake and cessation occurs. (bmj.com)
  • In the comorbidity group (n=482), the nurse checked comorbidities and sent the programme results to the attending physicians. (bmj.com)
  • We use a variety of metabolomics approaches to study normal physiology and a range of human diseases and ageing in both experimental medicine and large-scale studies. (birmingham.ac.uk)
  • With this grant, Dr. Ganna and his team aim to revolutionize the existing approaches to primary prevention. (helsinki.fi)
  • T he Colours to Save Hearts initiative was aired on national television providing a spotlight on its efforts and further supporting WHF's mission to raise awareness of this preventable disease . (world-heart-federation.org)
  • The investigation indicates new methodologies are expected to think about the impacts of stress on cardiovascular disease. (techexplorist.com)