What does the medical term NNH mean?
In some cases, there may be more than one meaning of NNH. However, what is the meaning of the medical abbreviation NNH?
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What does NNH mean in medical abbreviation?
In science & medicine, the NNH medical term mean Number Needed to Harm.
NNH: Number Needed to Harm
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| BCC | Basal Cell Carcinoma |
| BEMC | Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care |
| BHU | behavioral health unit |
| BIPAP | Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure |
| BL CX | Blood Culture |
| C&C | confirmed and compatible |
| C&P | crowning and pushing |
| CGN | chronic glomerulonephritis |
| CHADS | congestive heart failure, hypertension, age, diabetes mellitus, prior stroke or TIA |
| CLA | certified laboratory assistant |
| CMPP | Cuban Medical Professional Parole |
| DIB | difficulty in breathing |
| DODMERB | Department Of Defense Medical Examination Review Board |
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| EGD | Esophago-Gastro Duodenoscopy |
| EIA U | enzyme immunoassay unit |
| ENA | extractable nuclear antigen |
| Eu | Europium (element) |
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| FDIU | fetal death in utero |
| FFR | fractional flow reserve |
| FMCA | Functional Medicine Coaching Academy |
| FNAC | fine-needle aspiration cytology |
| GTMS | Graduate Training in Medical Science |
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| HCI | human-computer interaction |
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| ITU | Intensive therapy unit |
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| LPD | luteal phase defect |
| M/S | musculoskeletal |
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| OSHC | Office of Science and Health Coordination (OC) |
| PGH | Pledge Guarantee for Health |
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| Px | prognosis |
| QOD | Every Other Day |
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| SLB | short leg brace |
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