Pressure ulcers(PUs)are a common complication of surgery.Despite PUs causing a heavy economic burden and diminishing patients'quality of life,their risk factors have not been thoroughly investigated.We aimed to find risk factors for PUs in adult cardiac surgery patients with cardiopulmonary bypass(CPB...
this study concluded that factors causing adverse outcome in patients were identified as pre operative renal failure, multiple addictions ,peritoneal contamination, ,size of perforation were known to cause significant mortality and morbidity in this study. Keyword: perforation, peptic ulcer disease, ...
The pathogenesis of GERD is considered to be multifactorial, including transient lower esophageal sphincter relaxation and other lower esophageal sphincter pressure malfunctions, leading to reflux of acid, bile, pepsin and pancreatic enzymes into the esophagus causing mucosal damage [7]. Other etiologies...
What major factors are causing genetic erosion in agricultural crops? 1. What is Interstitial Growth? 2. What is Appositional Growth? How do social determinants of health contribute to the development of illness? What is chronic inflammation and what are its causes?
Owing to economic conditions, removable dentures remain popular despite the discomfort and reduced chewing efficiency experienced by most denture wearers.
Reduced endothelial cell density can lead to corneal decompensation, causing issues like corneal edema, bullous keratopathy, reduced visual acuity, and severe pain [2]. Additionally, long-standing corneal edema can increase the risk of complications, such as; vascularization, infection, and scarring ...
In patients with diabetes, hyperglycemia is an important factor causing dysfunction or reduction of endothelial cells[39-44], which are essential for the healing of diabetic wounds[45,46]. Further, hyperglycemia affects protein synthesis and migration and proliferation of keratinocytes and fibroblasts, ...
Gout is one of the oldest known diseases and the most common form of inflammatory arthritis. The established risk factors for gout include hyperuricemia, chronic renal disease, genetic, alcohol consumption, dietary factors, diuretic use, hypertension, ob
Sometimes, minor foot injuries can lead to serious infection, ulcers, and even gangrene, necessitating surgical amputation of toes, feet, and other infected parts. Diabetic nerve damage can affect the nerves that are important for penile erection, causing erectile dysfunction (ED, impotence). ...
Sometimes, minor foot injuries can lead to serious infection, ulcers, and even gangrene, necessitating surgical amputation of toes, feet, and other infected parts. Diabetic nerve damage can affect the nerves that are important for penile erection, causing erectile dysfunction (ED, impotence). ...