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Intussusception of appendix is a rare condition and difficult to diagnose. We report a case of intussusception of appendix in a seven year old boy with history of abdominal pain.
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In the summer of 2020, an elderly woman in her eighties sought medical attention due to headache and visual disturbances. The diagnosis was unclear, she became blind on both eyes and developed extended scalp necrosis. ⋯ GCA is one of the most common disease form of vasculitis and can have various symptoms. In this report, we describe a case of an advanced disease course, discuss the main symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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The aim of the study was to assess the long-term effects of burn injury on the health-related quality of life of adult burn survivors in Iceland and to validate the translated Icelandic version of the Burn Specific Health Scale-Brief (BSHS-B). ⋯ These findings suggest that most Icelandic burn survivors report acceptable health and health-related quality of life. The study identified a subgroup of survivors that experience persistent physical and psychosocial symptoms. Team approach with holistic support after discharge, for a prolonged period of time aiming at preventing physical and psychiatric morbidity, is recommended.
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A survey of the experience of Icelandic medical candidates, general physicians, and specialty physicians of clinical work, aimed to show how the working environment affects doctors' moral character and experience of support, well-being and expectations. For comparison, results of a British survey with the same questions for specialty physicians were used. ⋯ These findings resonate with the literature that the moral character of doctors contributes to satisfaction, flourishing and experience of meaningfulness. They substantiate views raised by Icelandic physicians about tremendous work stress and scarcity of staff. The survey demonstrates the doctors' experience of work-related challenges and provides reasons for society to improve their working conditions to enable them to live up to their ideals.