Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System VI: Calcium -Scoring CT

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System VI: Calcium -Scoring CT

Calcium-Scoring CT ScanA calcium-scoring CT scan, also known as coronary artery calcium (CAC) scan, detects calcium deposits in the coronary arteries. This test assesses the risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to cardiovascular events such as angina, heart failure, and sudden cardiac arrest.A calcium-scoring CT scan is generally recommended for individuals at intermediate risk of CAD without symptoms. It includes:Men aged 40-75 and women aged 50-75: Especially those with a...

Preventive Healthcare Services

Preventive Healthcare Services

Preventive healthcare services keep people healthy via frequent check-ups, screening, and counseling. They primarily aid in disease prevention rather than treating an acute or chronic illness. Preventive treatment also keeps individuals productive and energetic, allowing them to work well into their retirement years. Examples of preventive care services include:

Methods of Documentation V: CBE

Methods of Documentation V: CBE

Charting by Exception, or CBE, is a method of documentation used in healthcare, particularly in nursing, that focuses on documenting only significant or abnormal findings rather than recording every detail. This approach aims to streamline the documentation process, improve efficiency, and ensure that healthcare providers can quickly identify deviations from normalcy in patient assessments.
In CBE, healthcare professionals establish predefined standards of practice that define what constitutes...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Preventable Hazards from in Vitro Fertilization - A Case Series of CF Patients from Bulgaria.

Balkan journal of medical genetics : BJMG·2023

Same author

[BENEFITS AND RISKS AT IMPLEMENTATION OF PROPHILACTIC VACCINES FOR CERVICAL CANCER].

Akusherstvo i ginekologiia·2016

Same author

[Uterine leiomyoma and fibroleiomyoma: treatment for non-pregnant women ].

Akusherstvo i ginekologiia·2015

Same author

[Breast cancer developing during pregnancy--clinical cases and review of the literature].

Akusherstvo i ginekologiia·2015

Same author

[New colposcopic terminology: Rio de Janeiro--2011].

Akusherstvo i ginekologiia·2014

Same author

[Rare clinical case of inflammatory macromastia in childhood].

Akusherstvo i ginekologiia·2014

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 10, 2026

Signal Acquisition, Score Interpretation, and Economics of a Non-Invasive Point-of-Care Test for Coronary Artery Disease

Signal Acquisition, Score Interpretation, and Economics of a Non-Invasive Point-of-Care Test for Coronary Artery Disease

Published on: August 9, 2024

["Cost-effectiveness" of cervical screening].

Akusherstvo I Ginekologiia

|November 3, 2007

Summary

Investing in cervical cytological screening in Bulgaria saves lives and improves quality of life. Annual investment of 3 million Euro in screening can reduce treatment costs for cervical precancer and cancer by millions.

Area of Science:

Public Health
Oncology
Health Economics

Context:

Cervical cancer screening is crucial for early detection and treatment.
Cost-effectiveness analyses traditionally measure outcomes in terms of life-years gained.
Bulgaria's healthcare system faces significant costs for treating advanced cervical cancer.

Purpose:

To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of population-based cervical cytological screening in Bulgaria.
To compare the costs of cervical cancer treatment with the investment required for screening programs.
To demonstrate the economic benefits of early detection through screening.

Summary:

Cost-effectiveness analyses of cervical screening show it saves lives and improves quality of life, despite not reducing overall costs.

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 10, 2026

Signal Acquisition, Score Interpretation, and Economics of a Non-Invasive Point-of-Care Test for Coronary Artery Disease

Signal Acquisition, Score Interpretation, and Economics of a Non-Invasive Point-of-Care Test for Coronary Artery Disease

Published on: August 9, 2024

Bulgarian data from 2003-2004 indicates substantial costs for treating cervical precancer and cancer stages.

An annual investment of approximately 3 million Euro in screening could significantly reduce the estimated 17.6 million Euro annual treatment costs for invasive cervical disease.

Impact:

Screening programs represent a sound investment, reducing the financial burden of treating advanced cervical cancer.
Early detection through screening leads to better patient outcomes and improved quality of life.
Implementing population-based cervical screening aligns with European standards and optimizes healthcare resource allocation.