Clinical features and management approaches for Urinary Incontinence in Older Adults: Evidence from Three Hospitals in Qatar.

Background: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common medical problem that seriously affects patients' physical, psychological, social, and financial well-being. To identify the most effective drug management techniques, this retrospective study aimed to describe the demographics, etiology, and medical traits of people with UI.

Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at Rumailah Hospital, Ambulatory Care Centre, and Hamad General Hospital to investigate UI risk factors, causes, and management practices in people aged ≥ 65 years within the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) in Qatar.

Predictors of malnutrition among older residents in Qatari long-term care facilities: a retrospective study.

Background: Malnutrition is a prevalent issue among older adults in long-term care facilities and is associated with adverse health outcomes and increased healthcare costs. Identifying the predictors of malnutrition in this population is crucial for developing effective intervention strategies. This study aimed to explore the factors contributing to malnourishment among older individuals living in long-term care facilities in Qatar.

Unilateral Variant of NGT Syndrome: An Uncommon Complication of a Very Common Intervention.

The common complications of nasogastric tube placement include gastrointestinal-tube malposition, coiling, or knotting, impaired function of the lower esophageal sphincter leading to reflux of gastric contents, esophagitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, and aspiration pneumonia. Sofferman et al. in 1990, described a clinical entity constituted by life-threatening bilateral vocal cord paralysis, presenting as throat pain, stridor and respiratory compromise as Nasogastric syndrome (NGTS).