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The official definition of infertility now includes LGBTQ+ and single people

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Infertility has a new definition in the U.S. — one that could make a big difference to would-be parents who are single or LGBTQ+.

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Symptom Scoring Framework Helps Formalize Definition of Long COVID

Drug Topics

Finalizing a definition for postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection will lead to high-quality care and treatment for patients suffering from the condition.

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Definitive Healthcare scoops up analytics startup Populi in $52M cash deal

Fierce Healthcare

Healthcare commercial intelligence company Definitive Healthcare bought data analytics startup Populi in a $52 million all-cash deal, the company announced Monday. Healthcare commercial intelligence company Definitive Healthcare acquired data analytics startup Populi in a $52 million cash deal, the company announced Monday.

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Covid ignited a global controversy over what is an airborne disease. The WHO just expanded its definition

STAT

In the chaotic first few months of the Covid-19 pandemic, stores faced shortages of all kinds — toilet paper, canned food, and especially, cleaning supplies. With everyone scrubbing their groceries, mail, even library books, good luck finding antibacterial wipes or disinfectant sprays back then.

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International consensus on definition of quality indicators for pharmaceutical care established

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

However, despite the relative importance of QIs there were previously no universally accepted definition for use in research and practice, resulting in confusion amongst healthcare providers and researchers. Quality indicators redefined The literature review identified a total of 182 quality indicator definitions from 174 articles.

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Opinion: What does it mean to be ‘in recovery’? We need a better federal definition

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” Though he was a formidable philosopher and logician, Carroll likely would be stymied by the circular logic that justifies the definition of “recovery” currently used to support critical federal substance use disorder programs and activities. Read the rest…

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Industry Voices—Oncology researchers must rethink their definition of what is considered a "good" clinical research site

Fierce Healthcare

Industry Voices—Oncology researchers must rethink their definition of what is considered a "good" clinical research site hlandi Tue, 01/16/2024 - 12:49

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