The aim of the current study was to investigate the effect of cardiologists' experience on the patient received dose during coronary angiography. The exposure parameters including fluoroscopy time, total kerma-area product (KAP), total air-kerma, fluoroscopy and cine acquisition KAP and air-kerma for five senior cardiologists with the experience of 6-10 y were recorded. The range of values for fluoroscopy time and total KAP were 2.17- 4.19 min and 12.06-21.06 Gy cm(2), respectively, in our diagnostic coronary examinations, which was below the recommended reference values. The differences among cardiologists were analysed statistically using one-way ANOVA test. The fluoroscopy KAP and air-kerma results showed statistically significant differences between cardiologists. However, the experience of the cardiologists showed no relation with patient received dose. According to the results, training in radiation protection as a requisite for interventional cardiologists was recommended.
In this study, we examine how Danish general practitioners (GPs) and general practice staff have fitted their use of video consultation to align with their conceptualisations of good care. Political stakeholders are repeatedly encouraging the use of video consultation in the healthcare sector, discursively referring to optimised use of healthcare resources, increased efficiency and flexibility for and geographical equality among patients. By the end of 2024, it will be mandatory for GPs to offer video consultations to patients in Danish general practice.
Aim: Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks as the second most diagnosed and third most deadly cancer worldwide. Despite advances in early diagnosis and treatment, CRC remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Up to 30% of CRC patients are diagnosed during emergency department visits, leading to surgical procedures that may not adhere to oncological principles due to complications like obstruction, bleeding, or perforation.
Aim: Patients with gastric malignant tumors usually undergo surgical treatment when indicated. Surgical intervention causes significant trauma and can lead to considerable stress responses in patients. These patients experience increased malnutrition along with reduced immune function, which ultimately leads to the occurrence of postoperative complications.
Aim: Varicose veins, while frequently perceived as a cosmetic concern, should be evaluated within the broader context of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) affecting the lower extremities. The Mappa Emodinamica Venosa Condivisa, Italian for Shared Venous Hemodynamics Map (MEVeC) project aims to provide an objective method for assessing the hemodynamic disorders underlying CVI and standardizing the evaluation of therapeutic interventions for lower extremity CVI. To achieve objective treatment assessment, it is essential to ensure uniform expertise among phlebologists and the ability to replicate comparable clinical outcomes.
Despite ongoing efforts, persons with mental illness (PWMI) continue to experience stigma and discrimination and with profound negative outcomes. This study examined the psychological and social impact of the stigma attached to mental illness as experienced by out-patients at a public mental health facility. We applied a descriptive exploratory method using a semi-structured interview guide to elicit subjective responses from 12 Outpatient Department members.
