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Variation in Emergency Department Physician Admitting Practices and Subsequent Mortality.
JAMA Intern Med
December 2024
Division of General Internal Medicine and Health Services Research, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California.
Importance: An emergency department (ED) physician's decision to admit a patient to the hospital plays a pivotal role in determining the type and intensity of care that patient will receive. ED physicians vary widely in their propensity to admit patients to the hospital, but it is unknown whether higher admission propensities result in lower subsequent mortality rates.
Objective: To measure the variation in ED physicians' admission propensities and estimate their association with patients' subsequent mortality rates.
Knowledge and perceptions of the roles of anesthesiologists as providers of healthcare services: toward better-educated patients.
BMC Health Serv Res
December 2024
Department of Physiology, Pharmacology, and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, New Campus, Building: 19, Office: 1340, P.O. Box 7, Nablus, Palestine.
Background: In modern healthcare systems, the scope of practice for anesthesiologists is expanding within and beyond the traditional perioperative care continuum. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge and perceptions of perioperative patients of the roles of anesthesiologists as providers of healthcare services in different Palestinian hospitals. The study also assessed associations between the patients' different demographic and clinical variables and their knowledge and perceptions about the roles of anesthesiologists.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Neurologist's Role in Promoting Brain Health: Emerging Issues in Neurology.
Neurology
January 2025
Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL.
Neurologic conditions are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality within the United States and worldwide. Brain health is a global concern, and the American Academy of Neurology's Brain Health Initiative promises to drive progress in this field over the next decades. Neurologists with detailed training and insight into brain function are uniquely positioned to apply emerging preventive health data to promote healthy brain development and maintain optimal brain function throughout the lifespan.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTwist of fate: Resolving cecal volvulus with timely surgical intervention in a middle-aged female.
Int J Surg Case Rep
November 2024
The Department of Surgery, American Hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Electronic address:
Introduction And Importance: Cecal volvulus is an uncommon cause of large bowel obstruction that typically presents in older adults with a history of chronic constipation or prior abdominal surgery. However, this report documents a rare and atypical case of cecal volvulus presenting in a middle-aged female with no significant past medical or surgical history. This case also highlights the benefits of adopting a synergistic approach between a physician's clinical judgment and the patient's presentation when making a diagnosis to ensure timely interventions and prevent life-threatening complications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[A key role for physicians in identifying, discussing and referring problematic alcohol use].
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
December 2024
Radboudumc, afd. Eerstelijnsgeneeskunde, Nijmegen.
Introduction: Alcohol consumption increases the risk of approximately 200 health conditions. Nature, severity, and prevalence of alcohol-related issues in the Netherlands warrant more structured attention in medical consultations. Over 20 GP-guidelines recommend addressing alcohol consumption and providing advice.
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