Incidence and prevalence measure the extent of a disease in a population. Both terms are often used interchangeably. However, they are not similar . Incidence provides information about change…
Mahmoud H. Al-JohaniOctober 7, 2014
Evidence-based dentistry (EBD) integrates the dentist’s clinical expertise, the patient’s needs and preferences, and the most current, clinically relevant evidence. All three are part of the decision-making process for patient…
Mahmoud H. Al-JohaniAugust 23, 2014
Health Informatics Vs. Health Information Management Health informatics and health information management are two interactive fields. Many thinks that they might be used interchangeably. In fact, both are two separate…
Mahmoud H. Al-JohaniAugust 14, 2014
Determining Diagnostic Test Quality Understanding the diagnostic quality of laboratory testing is essential for proper diagnosis. Sensitivity and specificity provide estimates of how well a particular test is. Positive and…
Mahmoud H. Al-JohaniJuly 20, 2014
Translational research refers to translate scientific findings into practical setting. It is classified into T1 and T2 researches. T1 research refers to apply findings from laboratory into clinical studies that involve human…
Mahmoud H. Al-JohaniJuly 14, 2014
Middle East respiratory syndrome corona virus (MERS-CoV) is an emerging pathogen that causes severe respiratory tract illness. All confirmed cases are linked to residence in or recent traveling to the Arabian Peninsula.…
Mahmoud H. Al-JohaniJuly 8, 2014
Health Information Exchange Model and Standards Interoperability refers to the ability of two or more systems to share information and use shared information . Health service authorities realized that health…
Mahmoud H. Al-JohaniJune 24, 2014
Personalized Medicine The ultimate goal of personalized medicine is to maximize the therapeutic benefits and minimize risks of adverse events. Studies suggested that genetic variability at the individuals’ level may…
Mahmoud H. Al-JohaniJune 15, 2014
Epidemiology Epidemiology is the science that studies the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations. It is the cornerstone of public health, and informs policy…
Mahmoud H. Al-JohaniJune 12, 2014