The Clinical and Endoscopic Profiles of Patients With Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding (UGIB) and the Role of the Rockall Scoring System in Predicting Adverse Outcomes.

Introduction: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is one of the common emergencies seen by physicians. Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopy remains a crucial tool in the identification of UGIB.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to determine the clinical and endoscopic profiles of UGIB in an adult population.

White Coat Effect: Is It Because of the Hospital Setting, or Is It Physician-Induced?

Introduction: White coat hypertension (WCH) patients are those individuals who have high blood pressure (BP) in the medical environment but are normal during their daily activities. White coat hypertensive patients with normal daytime ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) rapidly progress to sustained hypertension. WCH is mainly treated with non-pharmacological methods.

Risk Factors and Outcome Analysis of Gram-Positive Bacteremia in Critically Ill Patients.

Introduction Bloodstream infection (BSI) is a common problem for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Nearly 60% of primary bloodstream infections are caused by Gram-positive cocci. Gram-positive bacteria gain access to the bloodstream through invasive procedures and various patient care equipment like catheters, intravenous lines, and mechanical ventilators.