Single center assessment of the role of Oakland score among patients admitted for acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding.

Background/objectives: The Oakland score was developed to predict safe discharge in patients who present to the emergency department with lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB). In this study, we retrospectively evaluated if this score can be implemented to assess safe discharge (score ≤ 10) at WellStar Atlanta Medical Center (WAMC).

Methods: A retrospective cohort study of 108 patients admitted at WAMC from January 1, 2020 to December 30, 2021 was performed.

Sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic modalities in pouchitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Restorative proctocolectomy (RPC) is the most common surgical procedure to restore gastrointestinal continuity after surgical resection of the colon and rectum. Pouchitis is a common complication with several different modalities that can be used to aid diagnosis. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed at exploring the sensitivity and specificity these diagnostic modalities.

A Case of Zieve's Syndrome With the Development of Delirium Tremens.

A 50-year-old man presented to the emergency department with dark urine and altered mental status. Upon examination, the patient was found to be jaundiced with normal vitals. Laboratory investigation demonstrated macrocytic anemia and abnormal liver function tests.