Publications by authors named "A Jotkowitz"
Background: Medical oaths and ethical codes play a crucial role in guiding physicians through their professional responsibilities. This study extends prior research on ethical codes created by students at the Medical School for International Health (MSIH) by analysing codes from the years 2007 to 2022.
Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate changes in the ethical principles emphasised by MSIH students over time and to compare these with previous cohorts.
Early activation of the emergency medical service (EMS) is crucial for the care of patients with STEMI. A retrospective cohort study of patients hospitalized with STEMI was conducted. Two groups of patients were compared: Bedouins and Jews.
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- - The study examined clinical features and outcomes of patients admitted for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) outside of internal medicine from 2005 to 2022, focusing on differences between internal and non-internal medicine cases.
- - Among 429 patients, those outside of internal medicine were generally older and had higher rates of diabetes complications, with poorer outcomes such as lower glucose levels and increased need for mechanical ventilation.
- - The findings suggest that patients admitted for surgical or obstetrical conditions are at a higher risk for severe DKA complications, necessitating further research to understand these unique patient characteristics better.
Background: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is an acute metabolic, life-threatening complication of diabetes mellitus with a mortality rate that now stand at less than 1%. Although mortality is coupled with the etiology of DKA, literature on the influence of DKA etiology on patient outcome is scarce.
Objectives: To study different triggers for DKA and their effect on outcomes.
Rationale And Objectives: The use of imaging in medicine has increased considerably over the previous decades, contributing to significant inefficiency of use. Radiology education varies amongst institutions without standardized learning objectives. Consequently, many physicians and student doctors are unprepared to make appropriate choices regarding imaging.
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