Irish journal of medical science
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Predicting morbidity and mortality in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) is of extreme importance to make precise decisions for better outcomes. ⋯ ACR is a good predictor of PICU outcomes and is comparable to PIM 2 for mortality prediction.
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Little body of research has focused on the epidemic transmissibility and language interface. ⋯ The findings of this study can offer a tentative picture of how speaking specific sounds can be associated with COVID-19 transmissibility.
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Smoking during pregnancy is associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Tobacco tax avoidance and tax evasion undermine the effectiveness of tobacco tax policies, resulting in cheaper prices for smokers and increased tobacco usage. ⋯ Use of illicit tobacco is low and only a minority of women engaged in tobacco tax avoidance. As the average price of tobacco in Ireland increases, weekly expenditure on tobacco products is a significant financial impact on low-income women. Smoking cessation would deliver significant financial gains in addition to health benefits.
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To characterize the academic background, professional experience, and scholarly achievements of United States (US) academic ophthalmologists serving in leadership positions. ⋯ Ophthalmology leaders in all positions are highly accomplished with an established interest in research. Typically, CPs and their VCs have a longer duration of professional experience with a greater research output and a superior median academic appointment. Gender discrepancies within leadership positions are evident.
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Multimodal therapy incorporating cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) improve survival for selected patients with colorectal peritoneal metastases (CPMs). Many countries have centralised management of these patients, aiming to improve outcomes. There is ongoing debate on the need for and complications associated with HIPEC administration. We report indications and outcomes after CRS/HIPEC treated in a national centre in the modern era. ⋯ This study reports encouraging outcomes in patients with CPM undergoing CRS and HIPEC, especially when complete cytoreduction is achieved.