Demographic Data, Risk Factors, and Disease Burden of HS Patients in Lithuania at a Reference Center.

Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) diagnosis often faces a global delay of 7.2 years due to factors like lack of recognition, stigma, and socioeconomic barriers. Limited effective therapies and frequent exacerbations impact patients' quality of life, posing a significant burden on healthcare systems.

Comorbidities, Clinical Presentation, Subtypes, and Treatment of HS Patients in Lithuania.

: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a persistent, recurring skin inflammatory condition linked to various comorbidities. Management involves antibiotics, hormone therapy, immune-modulating drugs, surgery, and treatment of comorbidities. The objectives of the study were to assess the comorbidities, clinical presentation subtypes, and applied treatment of patients with HS.

Risk Factors for Revision After Early and Delayed Total Hip Arthroplasty Dislocation. An Analysis of Lithuanian Arthroplasty Register.

Introduction: Despite relatively low incidence, dislocation remains one of the main reasons for total hip arthroplasty (THA) revision. It is a devastating complication for a patient and a surgeon, and has high burden on the healthcare system. The aim of the present study was to assess and compare the risk factors for revision after early and delayed THA dislocations.