The Risk for Loneliness and Major Depression among Solo Agers.

Solo agers may be vulnerable to social isolation and mental health sequelae, particularly if they lack close family or friendship ties. This study examined associations among indicators of solo aging, frequency of loneliness, and Major Depressive Disorder among adults aged 60+. Depressed participants were diagnosed by a geriatric psychiatrist and control participants were not depressed.

Tracheal Bronchus With Difficult Lung Isolation: A Case Report.

Tracheal bronchus (TB) occurs in 0.1-3% of the population as an accessory bronchus that originates in the trachea, typically supplying the right upper lobe. The presence of a TB can pose unique airway challenges, particularly during procedures that require lung isolation.