Stool DNA testing for early detection of colorectal cancer: systematic review using the HTA Core Model for Rapid Relative Effectiveness Assessment.

Background: Stool DNA testing for early detection of colorectal cancer (CRC) is a non-invasive technology with the potential to supplement established CRC screening tests. The aim of this health technology assessment was to evaluate effectiveness and safety of currently CE-marked stool DNA tests, compared to other CRC tests in CRC screening strategies in an asymptomatic screening population.

Methods: The assessment was carried out following the guidelines of the European Network for Health Technology Assessment (EUnetHTA).

Slovenia: Health System Review.

This analysis of the Slovene health system reviews recent developments in organization and governance, health financing, health care provision, health reforms and health system performance. The health of the population has improved over the last few decades. While life expectancy for both men and women is similar to EU averages, morbidity and mortality data show persistent disparities between regions, and mortality from external causes is particularly high.

A qualitative exploration of travel-related risk behaviours of injection drug users from two Slovene regions.

Unlabelled: This qualitative study of travel-related risk behaviours of Slovene injection drug users was based on interviews with individuals enrolled in drug addiction treatment programmes run by three regional centres for prevention and treatment of drug addiction. The primary objective of the study was to analyse behaviour patterns and practices of injection drug users during travel.

Methods: Travel-related problems of Slovene injection drug users were identified on the basis of data obtained by 25 in-depth interviews.