Reporting of patient safety incidents in minimally invasive thoracic surgery: a national registered thoracic surgeons experience for improvement of patient safety
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DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivac129
Abstract: Abstract OBJECTIVES The reporting of patient safety incidents (PSIs) occurring in minimally invasive thoracic surgery (MITS) is crucial. However, previous reports focused mainly on catastrophic events whereas minor events are often underreported. METHODS All voluntary… read more here.
Keywords: patient safety; psis; thoracic surgery;
How safe is prehospital care? A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1093/intqhc/mzab138
Abstract: Abstract Background As compared to other domains of healthcare, little is known about patient safety incidents (PSIs) in prehospital care. The aims of our systematic review were to identify how the prevalence and level of… read more here.
Keywords: psis; prehospital care; review; psis prehospital ... See more keywords
Pituitary stalk interruption syndrome
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000023266
Abstract: Abstract Rationale: Pituitary stalk interruption syndrome (PSIS) is a congenital pituitary anatomical defect. It is characterized by the triad of thin or interrupted pituitary stalk, absent or ectopic posterior lobe, and hypoplastic or aplastic anterior… read more here.
Keywords: stalk interruption; patient; stalk; pituitary stalk ... See more keywords
Occurrence of patient safety incidents during cancer screening: A cross-sectional investigation of the general public
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031284
Abstract: This study aimed to explore the various types and frequency of patient safety incidents (PSIs) during a cancer screening health examination for the general public of Ulsan Metropolitan City, South Korea. Furthermore, the associated elements… read more here.
Keywords: safety incidents; patient safety; psis; cancer screening ... See more keywords
Impact of Patient Safety Incidents Reported by the General Public in Korea
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DOI: 10.1097/pts.0000000000000684
Abstract: Supplemental digital content is available in the text. Objective The study aimed to investigate the impacts of patient safety incident (PSI) experienced by the general public. Methods We conducted a self-administered online survey, in which… read more here.
Keywords: experienced psis; general public; patient safety; psis ... See more keywords
Identification of novel candidate pathogenic genes in pituitary stalk interruption syndrome by whole‐exome sequencing
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DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.15781
Abstract: Pituitary stalk interruption syndrome (PSIS) is a type of congenital malformation of the anterior pituitary, which leads to isolated growth hormone deficiency or multiple hypothalamic‐pituitary deficiencies. Many genetic factors have been explored, but they only… read more here.
Keywords: pathogenic genes; stalk interruption; psis; interruption syndrome ... See more keywords
Morphological Variations of the Posterior Superior Iliac Spine in Chinese Population: Potential Effects on the Reliability of Palpation
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/6290133
Abstract: Objectives The posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) is an important anatomical landmark often involved in spinal manipulation and surgical bone harvest. Hence, knowledge of variations in the PSIS may be predictive and valuable in clinical… read more here.
Keywords: superior iliac; psis; chinese population; morphological variations ... See more keywords
PSIS With Phenotypic Features of Prader Willi and Fragile X Syndrome
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DOI: 10.1210/jendso/bvab048.1233
Abstract: Abstract Pituitary stalk interruption syndrome (PSIS) is a congenital pituitary anatomical defect characterized by triad of interrupted or thin pituitary stalk, hypoplasia or aplasia of anterior lobe and absent or ectopic posterior pituitary on MRI.… read more here.
Keywords: pituitary stalk; prader willi; etiology; willi fragile ... See more keywords
Missing Pituitary Stalk: A Key to the Diagnosis
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DOI: 10.30476/ijms.2020.82182.1005
Abstract: A 17-year-old female patient referred to the outpatient department for an evaluation of her short stature. In her physical examination, weight and height were less than 3 percentile for age. Delayed puberty was diagnosed as… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis; stalk; growth hormone; psis ... See more keywords
The Prevalence of High-Risk Prescribing of Oral Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in Primary Healthcare: A Single-Centre Retrospective Chart Review Study
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DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10050867
Abstract: The quality and safety of prescribed drugs can be assessed using prescribing safety indicators (PSIs). This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of PSIs of oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) at primary care clinics of… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence; high risk; risk; psis ... See more keywords
Chemical Control of Mosquitoes and the Pesticide Treadmill: A Case for Photosensitive Insecticides as Larvicides
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DOI: 10.3390/insects13121093
Abstract: Simple Summary Mosquitoes transmit disease, and over the past century, mosquito control has mostly relied on chemical insecticides that target the adult life stage. We review methods of mosquito control and argue that photoactive molecules… read more here.
Keywords: mosquito control; pesticide treadmill; chemical control; control ... See more keywords