Rising Cardiovascular Mortality Despite Increased Resource Utilization: Insights From the Nationwide Inpatient Sample Database.

Introduction The global burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has risen over the past decade, potentially escalating resource utilization, morbidity, and mortality. We analyzed trends in hospitalization for CVDs, outcomes of hospitalizations, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on CVD hospitalizations between 2016 and 2020. Methods Adult CVD hospitalizations recorded in the 2016-2020 nationwide inpatient sample (NIS) were identified using major diagnostic categories (MDC- class 5).

Cooking Gas Explosions As Cause Of Burns Among Patients Admitted To A Regional Burn Centre In Nigeria.

Burn injury has become a major source of mortality and morbidity in countries with low socioeconomic status. World energy consumption is mainly based on fossil fuels. This source of energy, if not properly handled, can be a source of major accident to lives and properties.

The socioeconomic impact of burns in Lagos, Nigeria: a one-year prospective study.

A one-year prospective study of burn patients presenting to the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos from June 1, 2007 to May 31, 2008 was conducted to evaluate the socioeconomic impact of burn injuries sustained by the patients. A proforma reflecting the various data of interest was the main instrument of the study. The data was subjected to simple statistical analysis.

Progress in burns research: a review of advances in burn pathophysiology.

Severe burns trigger a wide range of responses in the victim. Initial vascular changes are followed by hypermetabolic, inflammatory and immunologic changes. The prolonged hypermetabolic response is associated with an elevated resting rate of energy consumption, tissue wasting and altered substrate kinetics.