A Rare Case and Literature Review of Pyelo-Hepatic Abscess in an Immunocompetent Patient: When Effective Source Control and Targeted Antimicrobial Therapy Might Not Be Enough.

Pyelo-hepatic abscess is a rare complication of upper urinary tract infections (UTIs). We describe a case of polymicrobial pyelo-hepatic abscess in an immunocompetent patient. A 71-year-old male patient with a double-J stent for right ureteral lithiasis was admitted in our Infectious Diseases Department for a pyelo-hepatic abscess.

Specific training in coloproctology: cross-sectional cohort study through the Young Group of the Spanish Association of Coloproctology.

Introduction: Specific training at surgical super-specialities and its objective evaluation is a challenge nowadays in order to measure the potential benefits that it might add.

Material And Methods: An online survey addressed by the "Grupo Joven de la Asociación Española de Coloproctología" has been performed in order to evaluate the level of formation achieved specifically at colorectal surgery.

Results: 128 surgeons participated, representing 81 colorectal surgery units.

Pandemic Impact, Support Received, and Policies for Health Worker Retention: An Environmental Scan.

Background And Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought additional strain to health workers in the Philippines, leading to a significant proportion of them leaving the workforce. The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of the pandemic on health workers, the support that they received and associated challenges; and identify relevant policies for better workplace conditions.

Methods: An environmental scanning method was utilized.

Staffing and Workload in Primary Care Facilities of Selected Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Communities in the Philippines.

Background And Objective: Staffing shortages and health inequities are persistent barriers in the Philippines toward achieving universal health care. To ensure an adequate and responsive health workforce, there is a need to evaluate the Human Resources for Health (HRH) status across health facilities, particularly those in underserved communities. Hence, this study aims to determine the staffing requirements and workload pressure among primary care facilities in selected geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) in the Philippines.