Irish journal of medical science
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To evaluate urodynamic examination results and treatment methods of neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) in patients with traumatic thoracic spinal cord injury (SCI). ⋯ Our results demonstrate that there are differences in neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction features in subgroups of traumatic thoracic SCI patients. Regular urinary system evaluation and necessary changes in treatment should be carried out in this patient group.
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Sarcopenia and obesity can cause severe physical and metabolic complications. We aimed to investigate the risk of mortality associated with sarcopenia and obesity in older adults. ⋯ Sarcopenic-obese participants had the highest mortality incidence compared to those without obesity or sarcopenia. In addition, the presence of sarcopenia or obesity alone also had a significant role in mortality risk. So, we should especially focus on maintaining or increasing muscle mass and preventing obesity.
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Early reperfusion and early evaluation of adverse cardiovascular events have become important aspects of treatment for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction post-primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI). However, emergency medical service (EMS) delays always occur, especially in developing countries. ⋯ Delays in FMC2B time were strongly associated with short-term ALVR; shorter ischaemic times may improve the cardiac function and prognosis of patients.
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Venous catheters are widely used in clinical practice, but a drawback of their usage is the increased risk of thrombosis. ⋯ The individualized nomogram demonstrated effective prognostic prediction for patients with venous thrombosis.
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People with serious mental illness exhibit higher morbidity and mortality rates of chronic diseases than the general population. ⋯ The results show a high prevalence of physical health conditions in this cohort, some of which represent a new diagnosis. This implicates better allocation of existing resources for screening and early detection, and potential to run joint clinics with primary care.