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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Thermal keratosis | |||
| synonyms = [[Actinic keratosis]], [[Solar keratosis]] | |||
| field = [[Dermatology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Rough, scaly patch]] on the skin, [[itching]], [[burning sensation]] | |||
| complications = [[Squamous cell carcinoma]] | |||
| onset = Typically after age 40 | |||
| duration = [[Chronic condition]] | |||
| causes = [[Ultraviolet (UV) radiation]] exposure | |||
| risks = [[Fair skin]], [[prolonged sun exposure]], [[immunosuppression]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Clinical examination]], [[skin biopsy]] | |||
| differential = [[Seborrheic keratosis]], [[basal cell carcinoma]], [[squamous cell carcinoma]] | |||
| prevention = [[Sun protection]], [[use of sunscreen]], [[protective clothing]] | |||
| treatment = [[Cryotherapy]], [[topical medications]], [[photodynamic therapy]] | |||
| frequency = Common in [[sun-exposed areas]] | |||
}} | |||
'''TEPHINET''' (Training Programs in Epidemiology and Public Health Interventions Network) is a global network of [[Field Epidemiology Training Program]]s (FETPs). Established in 1997, TEPHINET is the only global network of field epidemiology training programs, working to protect all people from public health threats. | '''TEPHINET''' (Training Programs in Epidemiology and Public Health Interventions Network) is a global network of [[Field Epidemiology Training Program]]s (FETPs). Established in 1997, TEPHINET is the only global network of field epidemiology training programs, working to protect all people from public health threats. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
TEPHINET was established in 1997 as a professional network of [[Field Epidemiology Training Program]]s (FETPs). The network was created to strengthen international public health capacity by developing field-ready public health professionals. | TEPHINET was established in 1997 as a professional network of [[Field Epidemiology Training Program]]s (FETPs). The network was created to strengthen international public health capacity by developing field-ready public health professionals. | ||
== Mission == | == Mission == | ||
The mission of TEPHINET is to strengthen international public health capacity by developing field-ready public health professionals. This is achieved through the training and mentoring of field epidemiologists in applied epidemiology and public health interventions. | The mission of TEPHINET is to strengthen international public health capacity by developing field-ready public health professionals. This is achieved through the training and mentoring of field epidemiologists in applied epidemiology and public health interventions. | ||
== Activities == | == Activities == | ||
TEPHINET supports its member programs through a variety of activities, including: | TEPHINET supports its member programs through a variety of activities, including: | ||
* Providing technical assistance to member programs | * Providing technical assistance to member programs | ||
* Facilitating the exchange of scientific information among members | * Facilitating the exchange of scientific information among members | ||
* Advocating for resources and sustainable program development | * Advocating for resources and sustainable program development | ||
* Promoting best practices in applied epidemiology training | * Promoting best practices in applied epidemiology training | ||
== Member Programs == | == Member Programs == | ||
TEPHINET comprises 71 member programs in more than 100 countries, representing over 14,000 field epidemiology trainees and graduates. These programs are typically hosted by ministries of health or other governmental agencies and are supported by a variety of international partners. | TEPHINET comprises 71 member programs in more than 100 countries, representing over 14,000 field epidemiology trainees and graduates. These programs are typically hosted by ministries of health or other governmental agencies and are supported by a variety of international partners. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Field Epidemiology Training Program]] | * [[Field Epidemiology Training Program]] | ||
* [[Public Health]] | * [[Public Health]] | ||
* [[Epidemiology]] | * [[Epidemiology]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Public Health]] | [[Category:Public Health]] | ||
[[Category:Epidemiology]] | [[Category:Epidemiology]] | ||
[[Category:Medical Education]] | [[Category:Medical Education]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:08, 4 April 2025
| Thermal keratosis | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Actinic keratosis, Solar keratosis |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Rough, scaly patch on the skin, itching, burning sensation |
| Complications | Squamous cell carcinoma |
| Onset | Typically after age 40 |
| Duration | Chronic condition |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure |
| Risks | Fair skin, prolonged sun exposure, immunosuppression |
| Diagnosis | Clinical examination, skin biopsy |
| Differential diagnosis | Seborrheic keratosis, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma |
| Prevention | Sun protection, use of sunscreen, protective clothing |
| Treatment | Cryotherapy, topical medications, photodynamic therapy |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | Common in sun-exposed areas |
| Deaths | N/A |
TEPHINET (Training Programs in Epidemiology and Public Health Interventions Network) is a global network of Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs). Established in 1997, TEPHINET is the only global network of field epidemiology training programs, working to protect all people from public health threats.
History[edit]
TEPHINET was established in 1997 as a professional network of Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs). The network was created to strengthen international public health capacity by developing field-ready public health professionals.
Mission[edit]
The mission of TEPHINET is to strengthen international public health capacity by developing field-ready public health professionals. This is achieved through the training and mentoring of field epidemiologists in applied epidemiology and public health interventions.
Activities[edit]
TEPHINET supports its member programs through a variety of activities, including:
- Providing technical assistance to member programs
- Facilitating the exchange of scientific information among members
- Advocating for resources and sustainable program development
- Promoting best practices in applied epidemiology training
Member Programs[edit]
TEPHINET comprises 71 member programs in more than 100 countries, representing over 14,000 field epidemiology trainees and graduates. These programs are typically hosted by ministries of health or other governmental agencies and are supported by a variety of international partners.
See Also[edit]
References[edit]
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