Bedside Pediatric Early Warning System: A Validation Study

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

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

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

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

Bedside Pediatric Early Warning System: A Validation Study