Doctors Are Inconsistent in Estimating Survival after CPR and Are Not Using Such Predictions Consistently in Determining DNACPR Decisions.

: It is unclear whether doctors base their resuscitation decisions solely on their perceived outcome. Through the use of theoretical scenarios, we aimed to examine the 'do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation' (DNACPR) decision-making. : A questionnaire survey was sent to consultants and specialty trainees across two Norfolk (UK) hospitals during December 2013.

Incidentally Raised Cardiac Troponin I Has a Worse Prognosis in Older Patients Compared to Those with Normal Cardiac Troponin I and Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Cohort Study.

Background: Incidentally elevated cardiac troponin I (cTnI) levels are common in acutely unwell older patients. However, little is known about how this impacts on the prognosis of these patients.

Objective: We aimed to investigate whether incidentally elevated cTnI levels (group 1) are associated with poorer outcome when compared to age- and sex-matched patients without an elevated cTnI level (group 2), and to patients diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome (group 3).

Impact of Hemoglobin Levels and Anemia on Mortality in Acute Stroke: Analysis of UK Regional Registry Data, Systematic Review, and Meta-Analysis.

Background: The impact of hemoglobin levels and anemia on stroke mortality remains controversial. We aimed to systematically assess this association and quantify the evidence.

Methods And Results: We analyzed data from a cohort of 8013 stroke patients (mean±SD, 77.

Characteristics and determinants of survival in oldest old nursing home residents admitted to hospital with an acute illness compared to their younger counterparts.

Background And Objectives: The clinical problems and needs of our oldest old (≥85 years) are often substantially different from those of younger patients, and are arguably different from younger elderly patients (age 65-84). With the increasing number of frail oldest olds residing in Nursing Homes (NH), we aim to identify differences in prognostic indicators and outcomes in this age group compared to younger NH residents.

Methods: We retrospectively identified all consecutive admissions from NHs to an Acute Medical Assessment Unit between January 2005 and December 2007.

Comparison of levels of depression in medical and non-medical students.

Background: High levels of depression in junior doctors prompted this research into the prevalence of depression in medical students, compared with other non-medical university students. We also explored potential vulnerability factors that may be associated with student depression.

Methods: A comparative cross-sectional internet-based questionnaire design was used.