Emphysematous Cystitis in an Uncontrolled Diabetic: A Case Report.

Emphysematous cystitis is a rare potentially life-threatening infection of the urinary tract system commonly caused by gas forming micro-organisms like . It is commonly seen in diabetics and middle-aged-elderly women. Presenting symptoms could be variable and unusual on many occasions.

The Economic Effects on Acute Care Surgery in a New York City Public Hospital During the COVID Pandemic.

Background: Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, less acute care surgical procedures have been performed and consequently hospitals have experienced significant revenue loss. We aim to investigate these procedures performed before and after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as their effect on the economy.

Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent cholecystectomies and appendectomies during March-May 2019 compared to the same time period in 2020 using Chi-square and t-tests.

Project TOPS: Team-Based Oversight of Patient Satisfaction Through Real-Time Interdisciplinary Feedback.

Background: Despite the financial incentives to improve patient experience, measured through the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey, few interventions have led to sustained improvement.

Methods: A real-time survey (RTS) designed to capture multiple domains was conducted on medical inpatients in a tertiary care center from July 2017 to June 2018. Answers were reviewed by a multidisciplinary team, and interventions to improve experience were completed.

The Economic Impacts of Chronic Illness on Households of Patients in Ile-Ife, South-Western Nigeria.

Introduction Chronic illnesses are slowly becoming more prevalent worldwide. The implications and ramifications of these illnesses vary and affect not only the patient but the entire household in many ways. This research focuses on the economic implications of this category of illnesses on the entire household.