RIVERSIDE, Calif. — In the Inland Empire, an economically depressed region in Southern California, President Obama’s health care law is expected to extend insurance coverage to more than 300,000 people by 2014. But coverage will not necessarily translate into care: Local health experts doubt there w

For the first time, researchers have determined virtually the entire genome of a fetus using only a blood sample from the pregnant woman and a saliva specimen from the father.The accomplishment heralds an era in which parents might find it easier to know the complete DNA blueprint of a child months

Abstract Aim This systematic review aimed to ascertain the diagnostic accuracy (sensitivity and specificity) of screening tests for early detection of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes in previously undiagnosed adults. Methods This systematic review included published studies that included one

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The development of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is advancing rapidly and playing an important role in healthcare worldwide. However, real-world implementation remains challenging in terms of economic value, patient data security, and acceptance by health professionals. Hence, this study was conducted with three main components: (1) a

The Health Intervention and Technology Assessment Program (HITAP) was established in 2007 as a non-profit organization. Its main responsibility is to assess health interventions and technology assessment with the coverage of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, interventions, individual and community health promotions and disease prevention, as well a

This project aims to develop a practical guidebook on medical technology development. It is funded by the Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health, and aims to explain the concepts, processes, and outcomes of medical technology development in the Thai context. This guidebook is intended to serve as a reliable internal reference doc

This study is the first stage under the project of development and evaluation concerning the effectiveness of measures to prevent self-harm in Thailand. The problem conditions, involved factors, signals prior to self-harm and measures to prevent self-harm in selected province were studied. The study results illustrate the problems of inaccessibili

Digital health technologies (e.g., wearables, electronic health records, and artificial intelligence tools) are increasingly recognized for their potential to enhance care quality, efficiency, and reach of healthcare services while potentially reducing costs [1]. Landscape reviews have shown increasing investments by governments and other stakehold

The abundance of various innovations in healthcare (pharmaceuticals, medical devices, interventions, individual and community health promotion and disease prevention as well as a social health policy) have been continuously used in the healthcare system, resulting in a higher demand for resources and budgets in disease prevention and healthcare. Th