Wiener klinische Wochenschrift
-
Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Jan 2025
Predictors of 7-day mortality in critically ill patients with hyperglycemic crisis : A single center retrospective analysis.
The main aim of the study was to identify point of care available laboratory and clinical predictors of 7‑day mortality in critically ill patients with a hyperglycemic crisis. ⋯ Our data showed that elevated lactate levels were associated with higher mortality in all types of hyperglycemic crises.
-
Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Jan 2025
A comic that explains palliative care: how patients experience comic-based educational material.
The aim of this study was to create a patient-centered comic on palliative care with and for patients admitted to a palliative care unit and to examine their experiences of graphic educational material. ⋯ The results of the present study offer insights into mostly positive reactions of patients when presented with a comic about palliative care. The study showed how illustrated educational information led to deepened conversation among the interviewer and the patients, offering insights into their experiences and imagination.
-
Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Jan 2025
Long-term results after surgical basal cell carcinoma excision in the eyelid region: revisited.
The aim of the study was to readdress basal cell carcinoma (BCC) in the periocular region to prove the efficacy of histologically controlled surgical treatment and to identify high-risk characteristics. Retrospective analysis of 451 microscopically controlled BCC excisions in the periocular region. Tumor location, tumor size, AJCC 7 classification, and histological results were recorded. ⋯ The recurrence rate increases with every operation needed. Sclerosing BCCs with deep extension at the medial canthus bear the greatest risk for recurrence. In such cases, centers of expertise should be consulted and additional treatment options should be considered.
-
Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Jan 2025
Baseline systemic inflammatory indices and clinicopathological features to predict the outcome of acute tubulointerstitial nephritis : A single-center retrospective study.
Acute tubulointerstitial nephritis (AIN) is an immune-mediated disorder that can cause acute kidney injury (AKI). We aimed to investigate the characteristics of patients with AIN and predictive factors for treatment response. ⋯ Treatment response rates are low for AIN, which may lead to ESKD. Besides chronicity in histopathology specimens, higher baseline hemoglobin levels and lower platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio might be prognostic. Further studies should be conducted on new markers for AIN.