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Military Health System Health Care Glossary serves as the official repository and consolidated reference (as a secondary source) for terms and definitions used within the MHS. Some terms may have multiple and varying definitions based on the context and primary source of authority. Note that certain definitions may be approved only for limited use in a single primary reference document, while others may have broad applicability in multiple contexts and issuances. To determine the most appropriate definition in a particular context, consult all relevant source documents. Any disparities between this Glossary and primary sources are unintentional, and the primary source shall control.
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2023 updated frequently asked questions for FDA Deferral
This information paper describes meningococcal disease and the vaccines to prevent it.
JPSR integrates patient safety data from the DHA and the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Center for Patient Safety into a single system for quantitative and comparative data analysis.
This TBICoE fact sheet, Warfighter Brain Health After TBI: Guidance for Leaders, condenses the basics of recognizing, reporting, and preventing TBI in service members. It updates and supersedes the Line Leader Policy Guidance fact sheet and includes a list of what the DOD has defined as potentially concussive events and outlines leaders’ ...
This 46-page patient book on diabetes includes information on healthy eating, activity, monitoring, hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. It addresses symptoms, causes, medications, sick day management, emotional health, and traveling. Included is information on caring for the heart, kidneys, eyes, and feet as well as an action plan for healthy eating, ...
Fact Sheet for Healthcare Providers Administering Vaccine: Emergency Use Authorization of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (2023-2024 formulation)
The official 2023 ASBP Fact Sheet.
ASCP SBB Certification Exam Statistics
Armed Services Blood Bank Fellowship bulletin
DHA Small Business Innovation Research - Small Business Technology Transfer Frequently Asked Questions.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to permit the emergency use of the unapproved product, Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, for active immunization to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 12 years of age and older.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to permit the emergency use of the unapproved product, Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, for active immunization to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 12 years of age and older.
Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers about Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (2023-2024 formulation)
Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers about Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (2023-2024 formulation)
The BCS solution leverages software and services to transform data into actionable intelligence that informs on strategic and tactical business decisions.
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