Polskie Archiwum Medycyny Wewnętrznej
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Aug 2021
Does weight loss after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy contribute to reduction in blood pressure?
Obesity‑related hypertension is a life threatening medical condition that significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases and premature mortality. Effective treatment of obesity may be achieved by laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG). This surgical method contributes not only to sustained weight loss but also to normalization of blood pressure. ⋯ Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is an effective method for the treatment of obesity‑ related hypertension. However, weight loss induced by LSG does not affect the blood pressure status after the surgery.
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Aug 2021
Burnout, well-being and self-reported medical errors among physicians.
In recent years, healthcare systems around the world have been subject to profound changes driven by advances in technology, new regulations as well as demographic and societal trends. This volatile and stressful environment has had its consequences for healthcare organizations and their employees. The resulting phenomena of burnout or lowered well‑being may affect key aspects of healthcare delivery on individual, organizational, and financial levels. ⋯ The level of burnout among respondents was high and had numerous negative consequences that may affect the entire healthcare system. The results suggest there is an urgent need to address the problem of burnout among physicians.