Sentences with phrase «inform treatment efforts»

Using stem cells, the scientists created models of the disease in a dish that displayed different genetic scenarios, identifying individual and shared defects that could inform treatment efforts.

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The Reverend said, however, that while he was struggling to raise the money, the hospital management called to inform him that the Sickle Cell Foundation of Nigeria had contributed N260, 000 to fund the operation as part of its efforts towards the treatment of the disease.

«The implications derived from such work not only inform future research efforts, but they directly impact all facets of substance use disorder treatment — whether assessment, diagnosis, selection of appropriate treatment interventions, billing or reimbursement.»

«We will lead an effort to bring these stakeholders together to make meaningful changes in the involvement of women and minorities in clinical trials to better inform the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases and conditions.»

Improved diagnostic tests are on the horizon, but we need huge efforts to increase their accuracy, use them for active case finding in the community, and eventually make them available in low income countries so as to inform treatment decisions and preserve the efficacy of any new antibiotic drugs for TB,» says lead author of the Commission Professor Keertan Dheda, University of Cape Town.

This helps doctors in every community better connect patients to immunotherapy treatment and also inform their clinical and research efforts to advance immunotherapy treatments.

The new data might help inform efforts to curb substance abuse among young adults, «so that we can better target prevention programming to young adults from all walks of life with vital information on substance use disorder prevention and treatment,» Harding said in a SAMHSA news release.

At Windward Animal Hospital, we make an unsurpassed effort to inform our patients of any findings, diagnoses, research and treatment plans, in order to empower you to work with us in caring for your pets together as a team.

Medical Assistant — Duties & Responsibilities Provide an informed point of contact to patient, communicating effectively with other medical staff and interested parties to facilitate the efficient execution of procedures for patients as well as ensure timely information flow Execute frequent patient evaluations upon escort to examination rooms, including the monitoring and tracking of vital signs and assistance with minor procedures including EKG, Pap smears, cultures, urinalysis, and others Coordinate all pharmacy - and insurance - related aspects between doctors, physicians, and licensed nursing professionals, including prescription submission, insurance pre-authorization, and referrals Alert physicians to any change in condition and raise concerns when necessary Provide support and supervision to other staff and coordinate all care efforts, including material and equipment prep, procedure and appointment scheduling, vaccine administration, patient charting, and records management Collaborate in the execution of all plans of treatment, providing assistance and answering questions related to all instructions for home care Aid in the delivery of informational support to patients, families, and other interested parties, helping them understand conditions, treatments, and potential outcomes Develop and maintain competencies and knowledge of medical techniques, information, conditions, treatments, medications, and potential interactions Adhere strictly to local, state, and federal health - related laws, as well as facility policies, rules, and procedures, in the administration of care and treatment of patients Address patient and doctor queries, resolving them in an expedited manner, while participating in training practices to continue advanced education and leverage facility resources and personnel Track, file, and view important medical documents, receipts, insurance records, and billing invoices on a daily basis, organizing and managing sensitive files and patient information in an efficient manner Maintain patient files, entering results into respective databases while auditing for accuracy and completion Assist other personnel with various duties as assigned to facilitate efficient administrative and business operations

The study of basic emotional processes in the development and maintenance of psychopathology is not just of theoretical interest, but may also inform preventive intervention and treatment efforts.

Efforts include providing pediatrician and interprofessional education, resources, and technical assistance; working on policy, advocacy, and systems improvement issues; and connecting providers and families to community resources for education, treatment, and other services such as early intervention, home visiting, and trauma - informed care.