Analysis of the hospital cost impact of diverticular disease: Evaluation of inpatient and outpatient laboratory and surgical procedures.
background Diverticular disease (DD) is a common disease in Italy and other Western countries [1‐3]. The prevalence of diverticulosis in the general population is thought to be approximately 27% and increases with age. [4]. Nevertheless, we could not find much documented data in the literature regarding the impact of DD on health system costs and […]
A Kitchener, Ont., mother is angry after her teenage boy waited in a hospital ER twice and took 19 hours before undergoing surgery for appendicitis.
Julia Marotte says she’s upset that it took her 19 hours, including waiting in emergency rooms at two hospitals in Kitchener, Ont. She — to take care of her teenage daughter Angelina, who was suffering from appendicitis. “I think any parent can understand that feeling of wanting to do something better for your child and […]
A party-loving student who thought she had “gained a little weight” after drinking alcohol first noticed her contractions when she went to the hospital for “appendicitis” (10 pregnancy tests were negative!).
The hard-partying student believed she had just “gained a little weight” after drinking “almost every night” during her university days, but had no idea she was pregnant until she suddenly gave birth. In August 2022, 20-year-old Niamh Khan’s life changed forever when she was hospitalized with suspected appendicitis and was discharged with her newborn baby. […]
Preoperative chemoradiotherapy completely cures 10-15% of rectal cancers < Hospital < Article
Due to the nature of rectal cancer compared to colon cancer, preoperative “chemoradiotherapy” is now commonly used to treat patients with advanced rectal cancer, with 10-15% of patients suffering from cancer. The patient has achieved “complete remission,” in which the symptoms completely disappear. . (Credit: Getty Images) Unlike colon cancer, rectal […]
Samantha’s colorful and courageous journey | Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Samantha Aluko wears a color-coded hospital ID wristband long after she leaves the hospital. They serve as a fashion statement, a badge of honor, and a conversation starter to raise her awareness about ulcerative colitis. “I have a lot,” Samantha said. “She doesn’t want her teeth cut after she leaves the hospital,” added her mother, […]
Mean platelet volume and total white blood cells as diagnostic biomarkers of acute appendicitis in Omdurman Military Hospital: a cross-sectional study – 2021 | BMC Gastroenterology Department
AA is the most common indication for emergency abdominal surgery worldwide, with a lifetime incidence of 7% [10]. It can occur at any age, with peak incidence in the mid-20s. AA is one of the most common surgical emergencies, but its exact cause is still unknown [11], And accurate diagnostic tools have not yet been […]
Isolated rectal ulcer syndrome in patients presenting with lower gastrointestinal bleeding: experience at a tertiary care hospital.
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4 ways to relieve hemorrhoids at home | Hartford Hospital
Related: There’s blood in your stool – should you see a doctor? When the hemorrhoid prolapses outside the body, the pain becomes even more painful. All hemorrhoids start from inside the body. Some people can stay there and bleed if irritated, Dr. Hernon said. Others can slip out of the anus and remain outside the […]
KTVN Ask the Doctor: Treating Appendicitis | Ask the Doctor | 2news.com When Kristen Remington landed in New York City on vacation, the last place she planned on sightseeing was inside a hospital. 6 days ago
KTVN Ask the Doctor: Treating Appendicitis | Ask the Doctor | 2news.com When Kristen Remington landed in New York City on vacation, the last place she planned on sightseeing was inside a hospital. 6 days ago
4 ways to relieve hemorrhoids at home | Hartford Hospital
Related: There’s blood in your stool – should you see a doctor? When the hemorrhoid prolapses outside the body, the pain becomes even more painful. All hemorrhoids start from inside the body. Some people can stay there and bleed if irritated, Dr. Hernon said. Others can slip out of the anus and remain outside the […]