Publications by authors named "Nicolette Busuttil"
Emphysematous cystitis (EC), a rare urinary tract infection characterized by gas accumulation in the bladder walls, is predominantly seen in diabetic patients. This case study discusses an 83-year-old non-diabetic male with end-stage heart failure who presented with symptoms of EC after being administered empagliflozin. The unique presentation suggests a possible link between empagliflozin and EC in non-diabetic heart failure patients, a connection previously undocumented in medical literature, emphasizing the importance of vigilant monitoring and further research in this area.
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- - The study assesses the quality of medical notes in the vascular unit at Mater Dei Hospital by applying specific guidelines and evaluating 17 parameters before and after an intervention.
- - Results show significant improvements in key areas such as patient identifiers, clinical summaries, examinations, and clinical planning.
- - Future plans include digitizing note-taking, using AI for better data organization, and creating easier entry methods to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and continuity in patient care.