Case analysis of purple urine-bag syndrome at a long-term care service in a community hospital.

Background: Purple urine-bag syndrome (PUBS) is a rare phenomenon in which the contents of urine bags turn purple or blue following patient catheterization. The condition often causes care givers tremendous distress. We investigated the prevalence and possible causes of PUBS for a group of elderly patients.

Analysis of the health status of foreign brides in a community hospital in Taipei County.

Background: Very few studies regarding the health status of foreign brides in Taiwan are so far available. The purpose of this study was to analyze the health status of foreign brides in a community hospital setting in Taipei County.

Methods: We retrieved and analyzed 493 foreign brides' medical records recorded between November 1, 2002 and October 31, 2003.