Bedside Pediatric Early Warning System: A Validation Study Overview Conducted in an 80-bed pediatric oncology specialty hospital in the Netherlands, this research was initiated to evaluate the predictive utility of the adapted Bedside Pediatric Early Warning System (BedsidePEWS) score. This study aimed to explore the correlation of this score with unanticipated transfers
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Supragastric Belching And Acid Reflux Severity
Supragastric Belching And Acid Reflux Severity SGB, known as supragastric belching, is a behavioral disorder where individuals rapidly inhale and expel air. It is commonly observed in those experiencing symptoms resembling acid reflux, as well as in individuals with excessive belching. Studies in the past have indicated a higher prevalence of
Dry Eye Disease and Dehydration
Dry Eye Disease and Dehydration Overview Can greater habitual water intake lower the risk of dry eye disease (DED)? Dry eye disease is a complex disease of the tear film and ocular surface. It causes discomfort, visual disturbance, and the risk of damage to the ocular surface. DED is a condition when a
Colorectal Cancer Screening for Older Adults
Colorectal Cancer Screening for Older Adults Overview of the Study Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most deadly cancer worldwide. As such, the need for resilient colorectal cancer screening (CRCS) is increasingly becoming more important to reduce complications due to delays in care. However, the realistic participation target remains unelucidated. This research aims
Satiation And Satiety: An Overview And Clinical Calculator
Satiation And Satiety: An Overview And Clinical Calculator Satiation and satiety are often confused and used interchangeably, though both are physiologically and behaviorally different sensations. Satiation describes the series of processes that cause one to stop eating. Governed by hormones and gastric stretch receptors, satiation occurs during an eating episode and
Cholesterol Screening To Aid In Glaucoma Detection
Cholesterol Screening To Aid In Glaucoma Detection Overview Although intraocular pressure is the primary risk factor for glaucoma, additional risk factors should also be considered. This systematic review and meta-analysis summarize the evidence of the association between cholesterol parameters (total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels) and glaucoma and
Hearing Screening After Chemotherapy: A Study On Childhood Cancer Survivors
Hearing Screening After Chemotherapy: A Study On Childhood Cancer Survivors The Study Background The survival rates of children with cancer have increased steadily since the mid-1970s, from 58% to 85% in developed countries. However, these improvements are tainted by immediate and late effects of treatment. Geenen et al. and Oeffinger et al.
5 Reasons Why Screening For Skin Cancer Is Important
Olfactory Dysfunction And Screening For Depression: A QOL Study
Olfactory Dysfunction And Screening For Depression: A QOL Study Smell loss is a disease that severely impacts a person's quality of life (QoL). Recently, the number of smell loss cases has surged making it one of the most critical public health concerns during the last few years. There are many different
cancer diagnosis and mental health
cancer diagnosis and mental health Introduction Cancer diagnosis and treatment evokes despair in patients. Compared with healthy individuals, cancer patients are at a high risk of psychological problems. It has been estimated that approximately one-third of cancer patients in the world are affected by mental disorders, with depression and anxiety being the
