Fatigue after burn – Is it common? A preliminary survey

Is It “Fractured” or “Broken”? A Patient Survey Study to Assess Injury Comprehension after Orthopedic Trauma

the bone is “fractured” or “broken”. While orthopaedic surgeons consider these terms synonymous, patients appear tocomprehend the terms as having different meanings. Given the commonality of this frequently posed question, it may beimportant for providers to assess patients’ level of understanding in order to provide optimal care. The purpose of thisstudy is to evaluate patients’ comprehension ...

Chronic fatigue: is it endocrinology?

Fatigue and stress-related illnesses often become diagnoses of exclusion after extensive investigation. 'Tired all the time' is a frequent reason for referral to the endocrine clinic, the implicit question being--is there a subtle endocrine pathology contributing to the patient's symptoms? Often initial assessment suggests not but there are no clear data to address the question of whether overt...

Very low HbA1C, is it a problem?

Dear Editor An important problem to manage diabetes mellitus is controlling the patients` blood glucose. Fluctuation of blood glucose results in molecular biochemistry change and can result in unwanted diabetic complications (1). In clinical practice, hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) is a common useful laboratory test to follow-up patients with diabetes (2). Sometimes, an unexpecte...

Burn resuscitation: is it straightforward or a challenge?

Burn shock resuscitation has been extensively studied over the past four decades. Many formulas exist and many parameters have been suggested to assess the adequacy of resuscitation. The most commonly used formula is the Parkland formula, the most commonly used fluids are crystalloids, and the most commonly used parameter is urine output. However, until now, no conclusive evidence has suggested...

The COVID-19 Pandemic: Is It A Wolf Consuming Fertility?