There is some evidence that leukocytosis without infection is associated with increased hospital mortality, but data in this regard are very incomplete. This study was designed to investigate the relationship between leukocytosis at the time of admission and mortality among patients hospitalized in general wards. During July to Nov 2004, all deceased patients who had a white blood cell (WBC) co...

Background The 2013-2016 Ebola virus disease (EVD) epidemic in West Africa was the largest in history and resulted in a huge public health burden and significant social and economic impact in those countries most affected. Its size, duration and geographical spread presents important opportunities for research than might help national and global health and social care systems to better prepare ...

introduction: cancer and its treatments have a significant effect on the quality of life (qol) of people who suffer from cancer. nursing consultation involving cancer survivors might be beneficial for other patients as they successfully managed and lived with cancer. but controversies still exist in the research findings as how nursing consultation involving cancer survivors might influence oth...

Aim: The clinical course of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection is ranging from asymptomatic to moderate and severe disease with low survival rates. Therefore, reliable prediction COVID-19 mortality identification contributing factors would allow targeted therapies for high-risk individuals. We aimed determine whether partial carbon dioxide (PCO2) concentrations could predict in pati...

Background: Approximately 12.3 percent of women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point during their lifetime. Breast cancer is accompanied by alternation in body image and worries about sexual attractiveness. Thus, sexual life of breast cancer survivor’s needs special attention. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of breast cancer on women’s sexual function.  ...

conclusions although, the qol in cervical cancer survivors was good, treatment of related symptoms can influence the qol and improve the care of these patients. results cervical cancer survivors stated a good qol. however, its score was negatively associated with symptoms including short breathing, lack of appetite, nausea and vomiting, sleep disorders, peripheral neuropathy, and menopausal sym...

there is some evidence that leukocytosis without infection is associated with increased hospital mortality, but data in this regard are very incomplete. this study was designed to investigate the relationship between leukocytosis at the time of admission and mortality among patients hospitalized in general wards. during july to nov 2004, all deceased patients who had a white blood cell (wbc) co...

Background and Objectives: The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become a public health emergency. This study aimed to investigate a possible correlation between COVID-19 severity and mortality and serum levels of ferritin and C-reactive protein (CRP). Methods: This retrospective descriptive study was conducted on 75 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in a tertiary care hospital ...