A Case of Prolapsed Gastropathy Syndrome Presenting as Hematemesis and Acute Blood Loss Anemia.

A 45-year-old male with hypertension and alcohol use disorder presented to the hospital after being found intoxicated, with bright red blood in the toilet and around his mouth. He was found to be tachycardiac and required intubation due to his inebriated state to establish a secure airway. Initial workup revealed a hemoglobin decrease from 16.

Post-concussion symptom reporting after multiple mild traumatic brain injuries.

The relationship between previous mild traumatic brain injury/injuries (MTBI) and recovery from a subsequent MTBI may be complex. The present study investigated three factors hypothesized to influence this relation: (1) the number of prior MTBIs, (2) the interval between MTBIs, and (3) the certainty level of previous MTBIs. The study design was retrospective cross-sectional.

Psychometric properties and factor structure of the Neuropsychiatric Inventory Nursing Home version in an elderly neuropsychiatric population.

Background: The Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI) is an interview-based instrument designed to elicit information from an informal caregiver to evaluate behavioral disturbances in persons with dementia. Minor modifications of this instrument have produced the Neuropsychiatric Inventory-Nursing Home version (NPI-NH), a version specifically designed for interviewing professional care facility staff. The purpose of this investigation is to further understand the psychometric properties of the NPI-NH by examining its reliability, validity, and factor structure in an elderly neuropsychiatric population.

Self-reported memory compensation: similar patterns in Alzheimer's disease and very old adult samples.

Evidence pertaining to self-reported use of memory compensation techniques was collected using the Memory Compensation Questionnaire (MCQ). Five forms of everyday memory compensation were evaluated: (a) external memory aids, (b) internal mnemonic strategies, (c) investing and managing processing time, (d) applying more effort, and (e) reliance on human memory aids. The sample was derived from the Kungsholmen Project in Stockholm, Sweden, and consisted of (n = 85) healthy older adults (M age = 81.

Measuring change in psychiatric symptoms using the Neuropsychiatric Inventory: Nursing Home version.

Background: The Neuropsychiatric Inventory-Nursing Home version (NPI-NH) is a modified version of the Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI). Accurate interpretation of change in the symptom ratings on the NPI-NH, as with any measure, is a concern for both clinicians and researchers. The purpose of this article is to present data for the interpretation of reliable change in the NPI-NH scores for acute geriatric neuropsychiatry patients.