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Adult Degenerative Scoliosis: A Literature Review Of Current Concepts And New Trends, Hazem Alkosha
Adult Degenerative Scoliosis: A Literature Review Of Current Concepts And New Trends, Hazem Alkosha
Advanced Spine Journal
Background Data: Degenerative scoliosis in adults is a growing health problem due to the steady increase in lifespans globally. It is a benign health problem, but it develops slowly in nature. Purpose: To review the available data about degenerative scoliosis in adults and the recent concepts and treatment options. Study Design: A narrative literature review. Patients and Methods: The author reviewed the English literature published through the last two decades for recent and relevant data about the pathogenesis, presentation, and management of adult degenerative scoliosis. A PubMed search was conducted using both phrase searching and combined searching using Boolean operators. …
Comparison Of Red Cell Distribution Width Values Towardsmortality In Adult And Elderly Hospital-Acquired Pneumoniapatients In Dr. Sardjito Hospital, Desty Gusti Sari, Rizka Humardewayanti Asdie, Heni Retnowulan
Comparison Of Red Cell Distribution Width Values Towardsmortality In Adult And Elderly Hospital-Acquired Pneumoniapatients In Dr. Sardjito Hospital, Desty Gusti Sari, Rizka Humardewayanti Asdie, Heni Retnowulan
Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia
Introduction. Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Red cell distribution width (RDW) is associated with mortality in patients with septic shock and community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). However, little is known about the effect of elevation of RDW value on mortality in HAP patients, especially in the elderly population who have a worse prognosis. This study aimed to determine the proportion of adult and elderly HAP patients who have an increase in RDW value and the relation between the increase in RDW value to the risk of mortality in HAP patients during hospitalization. Methods. A cross-sectional and …
Hydrogen Peroxide Colitis: The Accidental Enema, Ramin Karimi, Ashish Sharma, Kevin Tran, Sebastian Montgomery
Hydrogen Peroxide Colitis: The Accidental Enema, Ramin Karimi, Ashish Sharma, Kevin Tran, Sebastian Montgomery
HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine
Chemical colitis is defined as inflammation of the large intestine or colon as a result of exposure from a harsh chemical through an enema or other procedure. In this case, the chemical is hydrogen peroxide, which is commonly used as an antiseptic for minor abrasions. Hydrogen peroxide enemas were once popular for difficult to treat constipation. However, resultant colitis and proctitis limited its use. When administered rectally in a high enough concentration, intense abdominal pain and transient bloody diarrhea can occur, with the majority of affected patients making a full recovery with supportive management. Here we discuss a case of …