'Stat' workflow modifications to expedite care after needlestick injuries.
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DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqaa209
Abstract: BACKGROUND Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is recommended to start within hours of needlestick injuries (NSIs) among healthcare workers (HCWs). Delays associated with awaiting the results of testing from the source patient… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; source patient; hiv; needlestick injuries ... See more keywords
Diagnostic conundrum: an elusive bleeding source in patient with recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-242531
Abstract: Over a 6-month period, a 69-year-old woman presented with recurrent symptomatic anaemia, melaena and haematochezia. Extensive investigations were carried out, including CT of the abdomen and pelvis, oesophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, two capsule endoscopies and two CT… read more here.
Keywords: bleeding; bleeding source; source patient; diagnostic conundrum ... See more keywords
YouTube as a Source of Patient Information for Meningiomas: A Content Quality and Audience Engagement Analysis
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DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10030506
Abstract: YouTube (YT) has become a popular health information reservoir. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the content and quality of YT videos as a source of patient information for meningiomas. A YT search was… read more here.
Keywords: information; information meningiomas; quality; content quality ... See more keywords