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ABSTRACT The homogeneous diagnostic grouping system is a system of classifying patients based on diagnoses, clinical procedures, and resource utilization. It aims at rationalizing the management of available resources, ensuring effective and efficient care. The aim of this review... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: Phenomena such as ageing population and the development of chronic, life-threatening diseases have created the need for specialized healthcare services for both patients and their caregivers. Additionally, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)... Read More

ABSTRACT Diabetes Mellitus (D.M) is one of the most common chronic diseases and implementation of management strategies is important for patients with D.M. in order to achieve stable blood glucose levels. Patients’ compliance with the therapeutic recommendations of health... Read More

ABSTRACT Natural disasters are events that will occur in an increasing rate during the following years since they are inextricably linked to climate change. They usually leave behind them huge material damages and an important number of injured, too. Consequently, it is as... Read More

ABSTRACT Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is not just a medical condition but it is also an emotional and quite intrusive condition in the life of the patient as it leads to progressive disability. The uncertainty of permanent therapeutic intervention and the high risk of disability and... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: The diagnosis of asthma in preschool children is a challenge for the medical community. In 2019, the guidelines were revised with the aim of standardizing spirometry in preschool children. Purpose: To investigate the feasibility of performing spirometry... Read More

ABSTRACT Utilizing demographics is a common practice in scientific research to describe the sample and establish comparisons. The selection of the right elements, their placement in the survey, and the method of obtaining the relevant data all have an important role in the... Read More

ABSTRACT Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a major problem nowadays, due to its increased occurrence both in the general population and in the group of people suffering from Idiopathic Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The infection is related to the administration of a... Read More

ABSTRACT Health literacy is an important contributor to healthcare. There is evidence that low levels of health literacy concern a significant percentage of surgical patients, which entails risks for their care and increases costs for care organizations. The purpose of this study... Read More

ABSTRACT Proper disposal and blood management is a critical part of the blood donation chain as the availability of safe and sufficient blood and blood components is of great importance for the treatment of many diseases. The aim of this study was to identify the most frequent... Read More