Lab testing overload: a comprehensive analysis of overutilization in hospital-based settings.

Overuse of laboratory tests has been a growing problem in the inpatient hospital setting for years, which adds to the rising cost of care. Various factors come into play, such as clinical routines, lack of cost transparency, and the convenience of electronic health record-based ordering. The financial ramifications of the overuse are significant, as lab costs drive most medical decisions.

Age-Related Orthostatic Hypotension: A Comprehensive Analysis of Prevalence, Mechanisms, and Management in the Geriatric Population.

Geriatric patients frequently encounter orthostatic hypotension (OH), a multifaceted condition characterized by a significant drop in blood pressure upon assuming an upright position. As the elderly population is particularly susceptible to OH, our review endeavors to comprehensively explore the complex nature of this condition and various factors contributing to its development. We investigate the impact of comorbidities, polypharmacy, age-related physiological changes, and autonomic dysfunction in the pathogenesis of OH.

Emotional Stress and Immune Response in Surgery: A Psychoneuroimmunological Perspective.

Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) offers a deep dive into the nexus between emotional stress, immunity, and surgical outcomes. In this narrative review, we first trace PNI's historical roots, providing a foundational understanding of its evolution. We then dissect its significance across the surgical journey, from the preoperative phase through to postoperative recovery.

Unraveling the link: exploring the effects of environmental change on the cardiovascular system.

Climate change has a particularly detrimental effect on the cardiovascular system, which is highly vulnerable to harmful impacts. The accumulation of particulate matter (PM) and greenhouse gasses in the environment negatively impacts the cardiovascular system through several mechanisms. The burden of climate change-related diseases falls disproportionately on vulnerable populations, including the elderly, the poor, and those with pre-existing health conditions.

Unraveling Monkeypox: An Emerging Threat in Global Health.

Monkeypox, a viral zoonotic ailment originating in the Central and West African regions, has escalated into a global health issue of growing concern. The current analysis offers an exhaustive examination of monkeypox, emphasizing its historical progression, etiology, epidemiological patterns, pathophysiological mechanisms, clinical manifestations, diagnostic methodologies, treatment modalities, and preventive strategies. The worldwide discontinuation of smallpox vaccination has contributed to an increased incidence of monkeypox, driven by the expansion of vulnerable host populations.

Nationwide Frequency, Sequential Trends, and Impact of Co-morbid Mental Health Disorders on Hospitalizations, Outcomes, and Healthcare Resource Utilization in Adult Congenital Heart Disease.

Despite the growing prevalence of adult congenital heart disease (ACHD), data on trends in prevalence of mental health disorders (MHD) among patients with ACHD remain limited. The National Inpatient Sample (2007 to 2014) was queried to identify the frequency and trends of MHD among ACHD hospitalizations (stratification by age, sex, and race); demographics and co-morbidities for ACHD cohorts, with (MHD+) versus without MHD (MHD-); the rate and trends of all-cause in-hospital mortality, disposition, mean length of stay, and hospitalization charges among both cohorts. A total of 11,709 (13.

Stroke in young cannabis users (18-49 years): National trends in hospitalizations and outcomes.

Background: Recent legalization of therapeutic and recreational cannabis use makes it imperative to have an insight into odds and trends in young-onset stroke-related hospitalizations among cannabis users (18-49 years).

Methods: The National Inpatient Sample dataset (2007-2014) was utilized to assess national trends, odds of young-onset stroke-related hospitalizations, and outcomes among cannabis users vs. nonusers using provided discharge weights, strata, and cluster design.