Imaging trends and surgical outcomes for nephrolithiasis in the pediatric emergency department.

Objectives: There has been a marked rise in the incidence of pediatric nephrolithiasis over the past two decades. Although computed tomography (CT) is the gold standard for the diagnosis of nephrolithiasis, efforts to reduce minimize childhood exposure to ionizing radiation remain important. This study aims to assess current imaging trends and rates of surgical intervention for nephrolithiasis at the hospital level.

The role of digital health in respiratory diseases management: a narrative review of recent literature.

This review provides a detailed overview of how digital health can be utilized in the management of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). ILD encompasses a diverse range of lung disorders characterized by inflammation and scarring of lung tissue, leading to restrictive lung physiology and impaired gas exchange, with symptoms including progressive dyspnoea, cough, and hypoxia. COPD which ranks as the third leading cause of death globally, is characterized by chronic lung inflammation causing irreversible airflow obstruction, recurrent exacerbations.

Remote health solutions in Far East Gippsland: a mixed-methods, co-designed evaluation of health service availability in isolated communities.

Introduction: Australians living in isolated communities are more likely to experience poorer health outcomes as a result of rurality. This article provides a needs assessment of healthcare services in a geographically isolated region of Victoria, Australia.

Methods: The research project employed a mixed-methods design.

Core elements and principles of nutrition models of care for people with cancer: A scoping review.

Background And Aims: The development and implementation of evidence-based cancer nutrition models of care into clinical practice is challenging and pragmatic guidance is lacking. This scoping review aimed to identify the core elements and principles of nutrition models of care for people with cancer.

Methods: MEDLINE Complete, CINAHL and Embase were systematically searched between 1 January 2003-8 November 2023.

The Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health Canadian Clinical Practice Guidelines for Assessing and Managing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD).

In Canada, approximately 730,000 people are currently living with dementia. Over 75% will experience behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). There is a lack of consensus on best practices for the assessment and management of BPSD.