Genital herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection has substantial economic and quality-of-life consequences; not least is the risk of transmission to the fetus/infant during parturition with the subsequent effects on the family, society as a whole and healthcare providers. While general screening...

This article describes research-based principles of successful treatment interventions in individuals with co-occurring disorders. These principles are placed in the context of an integrated model of service delivery that utilises a common language or treatment philosophy that makes sense from...

As people live longer, chronic illness care will consume an ever-larger part of a nation's financial resources. With the Disease management is built on a model of integrated care, with each member of the healthcare team working together toward a common set of objectives. The ultimate goal is to...

Although the significant majority of employers offer health promotion programs, for most companies the size and impact of existing programs is minor. Recent research has yielded substantial data in support of worksite health promotion activities, from both medical and economic perspectives. Yet...

Eptifibatide (Integrilin(R)) is a selective inhibitor of platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptors used as adjunctive therapy for patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and for patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS), particularly those requiring PCI. Most economic...

The rapid expansion of disease management continues. A multitude of stakeholders and marketplaces are now involved in providing cost-effective quality healthcare for individuals and populations. To help you keep up-to-date with the very latest developments in disease management, this section of...

Epilepsy is an important health problem throughout the world. In order to best manage epilepsy within a population, its epidemiological profile should be established. Epidemiological studies have shown that epilepsy is a very common, chronic condition that particularly affects the young and...

Osteoporosis constitutes a major public health problem through its association with fractures at several skeletal sites, most notably the hip, wrist and vertebra. The lifetime risk of hip fracture in White women and men in the UK from age 50 years is 14% and 3%, respectively. These fractures...