The Association of Preoperative Trail Making Tests With Postoperative Delirium.

Aims The aim of the present study was to investigate the preoperative Trail Making Test (TMT) and its association with postoperative delirium. Materials and methods This cross-sectional, observational study consisted of 51 patients admitted to the surgical ward for any planned operative procedure. Consenting patients provided their sociodemographic information, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) test, and Trail Making Test (TMT) were applied.

Serum Lipase Amylase Ratio as an Indicator to Differentiate Alcoholic From Non-alcoholic Acute Pancreatitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

A lipase/amylase (L/A) ratio of more than three may be a tool for differentiating alcoholic pancreatitis from non-alcoholic pancreatitis. We conducted a systematic literature review to identify published studies. A thorough data search of various databases was conducted using keywords.

Effect of Suture Length on the Incidence of Incisional Hernia and Surgical Site Infection in Patients Undergoing Midline Laparotomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

The development of an incisional hernia is a common complication of midline laparotomy. Improper fascial closure techniques have a significant role in its development. It can also lead to poor wound healing and increase the risk of developing surgical site infections (SSI).

Excessive and Unreliable Health Information and Its Predictability for Anxiety: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study.

Introduction: Being ignorant or unaware is not expected in a situation like the pandemic of COVID-19 with modern internet connectivity and the era of social media. However, information overload may itself lead to health anxiety.

Aims And Objectives: This study investigated the predictability of health anxiety with information overload and sociodemographic profiles during the COVID-19 pandemic.