Following up on a high-profile 1992 report from the Institute of Medicine, "Microbial Threats to Health" examines the state of knowledge and policy pertaining to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases from around the globe.
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The model for risk assessment of nutrients used to develop tolerable upper intake levels (ULs) is one of the key elements of the developing framework for Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs).
Serves as a sourcebook for researchers and clinicians working in the area of bereavement. This volume addresses three questions: What is known about the... Læs mere
Recent health care payment reforms aim to improve the alignment of Medicare payment strategies with goals to improve the quality of care provided, patient experiences with health care, and health outcomes, while also controlling costs.
Further, Medicare does not cover routine hearing exams, hearing aids, or exams for fitting hearing aids, which can be prohibitively expensive for many... Læs mere
During public health emergencies such as terrorist attacks or influenza outbreaks, the public health... Læs mere