Publications by authors named "I K Wachsmuth"
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- Social prescribing is gaining worldwide attention, highlighting its importance in improving community health and well-being.
- A recent study involved 48 experts from 26 countries to create a unified definition of social prescribing.
- The reflection on this study emphasizes its practical applications and discusses future directions for social prescribing initiatives.
Background: Health technology assessment (HTA) is mostly used in the context of high- and middle-income countries. Many "resource-poor" settings, which have the greatest need for critical assessment of health technology, have a limited basis for making evidence-based choices. This can lead to inappropriate use of technologies, a problem that could be addressed by HTA that enables the efficient use of resources, which is especially crucial in such settings.
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- Powdered infant formula can contain harmful pathogens like Salmonella enterica, posing serious health risks to infants.
- Recent years have seen at least six linked outbreaks, often identified through unique Salmonella strains and robust surveillance systems.
- The issue is likely underreported since routine testing may miss low levels of Salmonella, necessitating a collaborative effort from manufacturers, regulators, and caregivers to address the problem effectively.