Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are significant and independent risk factors for cardiovascular disease … control (mean SBP/DBP = 154/87mm Hg). Importantly, the frequency of microvascular disease (including retinopathy) was reduced …

paternalism to partnership in disease management should be accompanied by a spirit of openness. Only in this way can professionals …

There is now conclusive evidence to support the widely prescribed application of disease management programs in heart …, prescription of disease modifying therapy, and improved patient understanding and involvement in self care. Of particular … importance in the future will be research designed to address the personnel requirements of disease management programs, the …

Screening programs for sickle cell disease, when effective, can reduce morbidity and mortality as a direct consequence …-result education with specialist follow-up for those affected by sickle cell disease. Effective handling, storage and retrieval of … comprehensive screening program. Managed care programs need to review the genetic risk relating to sickle cell disease for the …

are critical. Disease management is one strategy used for improving depression treatment that benefits the consumer and … present a larger barrier to system-wide adoption of disease management for depression. Certainly, the potential for healthcare … interesting being those with the highest healthcare costs or catastrophic outcomes of their depression) will benefit from disease …