Unlike currently used statistical methods that count health conditions once at diagnosis, cumulative burden tracks individuals» multiple, recurring treatment - related health conditions. (sciencedaily.com)
«Cumulative burden provides us with a global view of tradeoffs between different treatment late effects that must be considered when designing new interventions,» Bhakta said. (sciencedaily.com)
And they go on to say: «These findings suggest that in patients with stable [coronary heart disease], long term mortality risk is related to the cumulative burden of psychological distress.» (sciencedaily.com)