Misidentification of Candida dubliniensis isolates with the VITEK MS.

The phylogenetic relatedness of Candida dubliniensis and C. albicans may lead to misidentification of C. dubliniensis and underestimation of its clinical significance.

No-shows in ambulatory clinics and non-utilized appointments for elective operations in selected surgical departments at a tertiary hospital in Israel.

Background: The phenomenon of a patient missing a medical appointment without notification is called a "no-show". In contrast, "non-utilized appointments" are a broader phenomenon including all appointments that didn't occur as registered - whether due to actions taken by providers or patients. Both no-shows and non-utilized appointments can lead to reduced quality of care, loss in productivity, financial losses and impaired patient outcomes.

Postoperative Outcomes, Weight Loss Predictors, and Late Gastrointestinal Symptoms Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Objective: To evaluate the outcomes, weight loss predictors, and gastrointestinal symptoms of patients after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG).

Methods: The postoperative medical status of the patients was obtained retrospectively using a questionnaire and was compared to existing medical data before the surgery.

Results: We included 201 candidates, 178 patients completed mean of 3 years of follow-up.