Gastric intramural hematoma (GIH) is a rare disorder that usually arises secondary to another condition or intervention, and less often occurs without an identifiable cause. Computed tomography (CT), as performed in this case, is the diagnostic modality of choice. The treatment comprises conservative measures, a minimally invasive approach, or surgical intervention.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Our hospital system is committed to service to medically underserved, low-income, and minority populations. It is located in a city wherein 37% of people live in poverty. Overall cost effectiveness is part of our patient care quality improvement.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Patients screened for colorectal cancer (CRC) frequently turn to the Internet to improve their understanding of tests used for detection, including colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, fecal occult blood test (FOBT), and CT colonography. It was of interest to determine the quality and readability levels of online health information.
Methods: The screening tools were googled, and the top 20 results of each test were analyzed for readability, accessibility, usability, and reliability.