Adapting and implementing Caring Contacts in a Department of Veterans Affairs emergency department: a pilot study protocol

Abstract Background Suicide among veterans is a problem nationally, and suicide prevention remains a read more high priority for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).Focusing suicide prevention initiatives in the emergency department setting provides reach to veterans who may not be seen in mental health and targets a critical risk period, trans

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Spatial distribution of breast cancer mortality: Socioeconomic disparities and access to treatment in the state of Parana, Brazil.

INTRODUCTION:Breast cancer remains an important public health problem that is responsible for high morbidity and mortality rates, especially in developing countries.OBJECTIVE:To analyze the socioeconomic here and access disparities related to breast cancer mortality in 399 cities in the state of Parana, Brazil.METHODS:Ecological, descriptive and an

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