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Search for meeting agendas, minutes and other meeting references for future and past meetings (i.e. Defense Health Board, Beneficiary Advisory Panel, DoD P&T Committee, etc.)

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Publication
Nov. 1, 2017

Vaginal Candidiasis

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Vaginal candidiasis, commonly referred to as a yeast infection, is an inflammation of the vagina and vulva caused by the fungus Candida. Infection is often caused by changes in the normal bacterial flora or vaginal pH due to antibiotic use, high estrogen levels, tight fitting clothing, douches, and conditions that alter normal immune functions. ...

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Oct. 17, 2017

Spondylosis

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Spondylosis, sometimes referred to as degenerative osteoarthritis, or osteoarthritic spine disease, typically occurs in later life and primarily involves the cervical and lumbosacral spine.

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Oct. 4, 2017

FY 2018 DRG Updates

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This document provides a discussion of the changes CMS has made to the Medicare PPS that affect the TRICARE DRG-based payment system.

Publication
June 21, 2017

Training Protocol

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Describes the process through which patients with amputation will follow for the LUKE Arm.

Publication
June 20, 2017

Patient Information Sheet

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Describes requirements for candidacy for the LUKE Arm and contact for more info.

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June 20, 2017

DoD Clinical Implementation Plan

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Describes process in which patients with amputation can be evaluated for the LUKE Arm.

Publication
May 25, 2017

Combatant Command Map large

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Map of U.S. Geographic Combatant Commands' Areas of Responsibility (high resolution)

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April 19, 2017

DoD's Structure under HIPAA and its Impact on Various DoD Components

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Pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Department of Defense (DoD) designated itself as a single affiliated covered entity in DoD Health Information Privacy Regulation, DoD 6025.18-R. In this regulation, the DoD specifically defined the Military Health System (MHS) to only include DoD components that are ...

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April 1, 2017

Low Back Problems; Mechanical

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In the U.S. Armed Forces, low back pain is among the most frequent causes of medical visits and lost-duty time. Back problems have also been the leading causes of medical evacuations from Iraq and Afghanistan.1 This case definition is used to identify cases of mechanical low back problems defined as local or radicular pain associated with conditions ...

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March 1, 2017

Rhabdomyolysis Exertional

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Rhabdomyolysis is the breakdown of striated muscle cells with release into the bloodstream of their potentially toxic contents In U.S. military members, rhabdomyolysis is a significant threat during physical exertion, particularly to those under heat stress.

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