Background: Obesity is an alarmingly increasing global public health issue. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is the most common bariatric surgery owing to its simplicity, effectiveness, and low complication rates. The complications can be classified as early or late, with fistula formation being one of the most severe complications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The management of depression in patients undergoing hemodialysis remains challenging and affects quality of life; however, there is a possibility that breathing exercises may be effective in this context. Thus, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a breathing training program on quality of life and depression among patients on hemodialysis.
Methods: A one-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design was used.
Healthcare (Basel)
December 2024
Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality globally. Myocardial infarction (MI), a major type of cardiovascular disease, presents long-term challenges for patients. Recognizing patients' perceived health needs and the factors that influence them is crucial for providing comprehensive care and improving outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJejunal diverticulum perforation is a rare condition and presents diagnostic challenges. A 41-year-old male presented to the emergency room with a history of vague, generalized, and continuous abdominal pain for two days. He was vitally stable; however, the abdominal examination revealed a soft and distended abdomen with positive rebound tenderness.
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