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On behalf of the Canadian Association of Medical Oncologists, we are pleased to present the Abstracts of the 2021 Annual Meeting. The National CAMO Residents Research Day was held virtually on 1 April 2021 and the CAMO Virtual Annual Scientific Meeti...

On behalf of the Canadian Association of Medical Oncologists, we are pleased to present the abstracts of the 2022 Annual Meeting. The CAMO Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) took place on 28 April 2022. Twenty-five (25) abstracts were selected f...

On behalf of the Canadian Association of Medical Oncologists, we are pleased to present the abstracts of the 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting. The CAMO Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) took place from 24–26 October 2024 in an in-person event in Ot...

On behalf of the Canadian Association of Medical Oncologists, we are pleased to present the abstracts of the 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting. The CAMO Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) took place on 27 April 2023 in an in-person event in Toronto, ON. Th...

In compliance with Article 8.11.1 of the Bylaws, you are hereby notified that the Regular Meeting of the House of Delegates of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) will be held at the time and place indicated in this announcement for the...

Background: This cohort study was conducted to devise an approximation formula for predicting the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) after 1 year using annual medical examination data from the general population. Methods: Consecutive annual medical exa...

The aim of this study was to estimate the annual costs for the treatment of diabetic foot disease (DFD) in Brazil. We conducted a cost-of-illness study of DFD in 2014, while considering the Brazilian Public Healthcare System (SUS) perspective. Direct...

In compliance with Article 9.10.1 of the Bylaws, you are hereby notified that the Regular Meeting of the House of Delegates of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) will be held at the time and place indicated in this announcement for the...

Burden of diseases measured as disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) per 100,000 people can be mined from public domain data, when they are made available by population health surveillance systems. This can be analysed to allow insightful comparison...

Despite their unrivalled value in livestock systems, certain temperate, pasture, legume species and varieties may contain phytoestrogens which can lower flock/herd fertility. Such compounds, whose chemical structure and biological activity resembles...

Background: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is the gold-standard treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). However, laser surgery techniques (e.g., photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP), holmium laser, thulium laser...

Background: Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) are severe, often high-consequence, life-threatening illnesses characterized by systemic disease, hemorrhage, and high mortality. The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) Annual Meeting...

A new system for approving sponsors of continuing education in podiatric medicine was implemented by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME or the Council) and its Continuing Education Committee in February 1996 [...]

The Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) holds recognition as the accrediting body for first professional degree programs in podiatric medicine from the US Department of Education, appearing on the list of nationally recognized accrediting a...

The standards, requirements, and procedures of the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) are reviewed and revised on a regular basis [...]

Background: the objective of this retrospective, cross sectional study was to assess the relationship between different levels of perceived health status and prescription medication expenditures among United States adults aged ≥50 years with self-...

The objectives of this study are to: (1) quantify the difference in the annual number of prescription medications (total and unique) between children and adolescents with ADHD and those without ADHD; and (2) identify the most prescribed medication cl...

Adherence to annual fundus examinations in the Chinese population with diabetes and its correlates have not been investigated. The present study obtained data for the first nationally representative survey in China, China Health and Retirement Longit...

This systematic review examined cancer care costs, the financial burden for patients, and their economic coping strategies in mainland China. We included 38 quantitative studies that reported out-of-pocket payment for cancer care and patients’...

Background: Currently in Canada, several bone-targeted agents (BTAS) with varying characteristics are available for the prevention of skeletal-related events (SRES) in patients with bone metastasis secondary to solid tumours. In the present study, we...

In China, stroke is characterized by high incidence, recurrence, disability, economic burden, and mortality. Regular and effective medication therapy can reduce stroke recurrence. High medication literacy is vital for the success of tertiary preventi...

Medical gases are known to show a great environmental impact and also to consume relevant resources in terms of hospital management. The present work reports on a study performed between 2008 and 2016 in a target set of 12 Spanish hospitals with floo...

This study was conducted to identify the effects of social networks on unmet medical needs among older adults with limited instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) who live in a community. This study analyzed data from 2281 older adults with li...

As value-based payments become more common in healthcare, providers can develop collaborative relationships to support performance. A medical clinic and community pharmacy worked together to deliver collaborative medication management services to tar...

Background/Objectives: Emergency medical care is a critical component of the healthcare system. The aim of the study was to forecast the number of general practitioner and paramedic teams, the number of ambulance stations, and the number of calls per...

Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that impacts multiple organs. In Saudi Arabia, the prevalence of SLE is about 19 per 100,000 people, primarily affecting women at a 9:1 ratio. This study aimed to estimat...

We related social factors with the annual rate of emergency medical admissions using census small area statistics. All emergency medical admissions (70,543 episodes in 33,343 patients) within the catchment area of St. James’s Hospital, Dublin, were e...

The Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association is pleased to present a new annual feature [...]

Objective: This study aims to determine the characteristics of Type 2 diabetic patients who are more likely to cause high-cost medical expenses using the Bayesian network model. Methods: The 2011–2015 receipt data of Iwamizawa city, Japan were...

This review of the meaningful data from 2021 on cervical, endometrial, and ovarian cancers aims to provide an update of the most clinically relevant studies presented at important oncologic congresses during the year (the American Society of Clinical...

Background/Objectives: South Korea implemented a case management program for Medical Aid (MA) beneficiaries in 2003. This study evaluates the effect of case management on healthcare utilization among MA beneficiaries, with a focus on both outpatients...

Brain tumors are a significant concern for the global medical community, with over 300,000 cases reported annually worldwide [...]

Almost 500 international students graduate from Australian medical schools annually, with around 70% commencing medical work in Australia. If these Foreign Graduates of Accredited Medical Schools (FGAMS) wish to access Medicare benefits, they must in...

There was quite a bit of uncertainty after the 88th Annual Meeting of the American Podiatric Medical Association, which took place in Philadelphia on August 8–13, 2000 [...]

Selection of podiatric medical students relies heavily on grade point average (GPA) and Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores, although their relationship to educational outcomes remains uncertain. We conducted a retrospective observational an...

Colorectal cancer burden is a threat to health systems in several countries. As the cost of diagnosing, treating, and managing this cancer is unknown in Antigua and Barbuda, this study aimed to estimate its direct medical cost in this country. We use...

From 15–16 June 2018, the 25th Annual Meeting of the German Society for Newborn Screening (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Neugeborenenscreening, DGNS) was held at the Van Swieten Hall of the Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria. For th...

With the significant increase in global ageing and its derivative risks, governments and academic communities have been widely concerned with research on facilities of combined medical and nursing care for the elderly (FCMNCE). Using Citespace and VO...

Background/Objectives: Improper medication use, premature treatment discontinuation, and inadequate disposal contribute to irrational drug consumption and environmental contamination. Although pharmaceutical take-back programs have expanded globally,...

The Krakoff family, entrepreneurs in fashion in the US and patients at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston donated an Annual International Lectureship at Harvard Medical School to foster exchange among institutions of excellence worldwide [...]

With the incidence of central and peripheral nervous system disorders on the rise, neurosurgical procedures paired with the careful administration of select medications have become necessary to optimize patient outcomes. Despite efforts to decrease t...

Little is known about the effects of seamless hospital discharge planning on long-term care (LTC) costs and effectiveness. This study evaluates the cost and effectiveness of the recently implemented policy from hospital to LTC between patients discha...

Background: No actual data on spinal fusion and management of osteoporosis in Japan have been reported. The aim of the survey was to investigate pre- and post-operative management of osteoporosis, including testing and prescription, in elderly patien...

Background: Understanding oncology health human resources across Canada is critical to the delivery of quality cancer care. Little has been published about the medical oncology (MO) workforce and trainees; this study sought to characterize trends in...

Understanding patterns of opioid receipt by children and adolescents over time and understanding differences between age groups can help identify opportunities for future opioid stewardship. We conducted a retrospective cohort study, using South Caro...

Despite not being full-time health care workers, annual flu vaccination is nevertheless an important consideration for medical students. This study examined the reasons for refusing flu vaccination among medical students, a group characterized by low...

Respiratory issues, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, and respiratory infections, are amongst the most common and debilitating medical conditions experienced worldwide, affecting...

Adverse events and medical harm comprise major health concerns for people all over the world, including Thailand. The prevalence and burden of medical harm must always be monitored, and a voluntary database should not be used to represent national va...

Medical image analysis research requires medical image datasets. Nevertheless, due to various impediments, researchers have been described as “data starved”. We hypothesize that implicit evolving community standards require researchers to use ever-gr...

Cervical cancer remains a significant public health issue globally. In Antigua and Barbuda, cervical cancer is ranked among the top five most common cancers in terms of incidence and mortality among females. There is no evidence that the costs of dia...