Background: Physician wellbeing has a direct impact on patient care. Meta-analyses have concluded that interventions are moderately effective at reducing physician burnout, but new studies are needed to target populations at higher risk (e.g.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPeripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a major public health issue, with a growing prevalence due to the aging population and the rise in risk factors such as diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Managing PAD involves a multidisciplinary approach, with the primary care physician playing a crucial role in early screening. This article compiles the latest data from 2024 and current practices for the management of this disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCellulitis is a frequent pathology in both outpatient and inpatient clinical practice. This article reviews the pathophysiology of cellulitis, as well as the various complementary examinations useful in its diagnosis. It describes current recommendations for its management.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The simplified HOSPITAL score is an easy-to-use prediction model to identify patients at high risk of 30-day readmission before hospital discharge. An earlier stratification of this risk would allow more preparation time for transitional care interventions.
Objective: To assess whether the simplified HOSPITAL score would perform similarly by using hemoglobin and sodium level at the time of admission instead of discharge.