Single center assessment of the role of Oakland score among patients admitted for acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding.

Background/objectives: The Oakland score was developed to predict safe discharge in patients who present to the emergency department with lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB). In this study, we retrospectively evaluated if this score can be implemented to assess safe discharge (score ≤ 10) at WellStar Atlanta Medical Center (WAMC).

Methods: A retrospective cohort study of 108 patients admitted at WAMC from January 1, 2020 to December 30, 2021 was performed.

Reproductive history and postmenopausal rheumatoid arthritis among women 60 years or older: Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Objective: Rheumatoid arthritis, a condition of unknown etiology, has been associated with considerable costs to society. The purpose of this study is to determine whether selected reproductive history characteristics are associated with postmenopausal rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis.

Methods: Secondary analyses were performed using cross-sectional data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.