BACKGROUND In recent times there has been a number of newer methods advocated as treatment for bladder outlet obstruction. Prior to embracing these newer technologies, the authors' experiences with conventional transurethral resection of the prostate should be evaluated and compared with those experienced in the newer modalities. The objective was to determine whether a standard transurethral r...

BACKGROUND Although the prognostic value of admission ST changes in patients with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is established, the utility of the discharge ECG is unknown. Accordingly, using the PARAGON-B Troponin substudy, we assessed the prevalence of ST depression on both admission and discharge ECG, the likelihood of developing new Q-waves at discharge and the additional p...

Background Early re-admission after hospitalization is an increasing focus of health-care policy because it results in high costs and often reflects opportunities for improving treatment quality. The goal of this study is to examine the relationship between 30-day mental health/substance use disorder hospital re-admission for persons with schizophrenia, and patient characteristics, hospital uti...

BACKGROUND Although the general association between socioeconomic status (SES) and hospitalization has been well established, few studies have considered the relationship between SES and hospital length of stay (LOS), and/or hospital re-admission. The primary objective of this study therefore, was to examine the relationship of SES to LOS and early re-admission among adult patients hospitalized...

BACKGROUND Surgical ventricular restoration is an option in patients with coronary artery disease, heart failure, postinfarction left ventricular aneurysm or ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy with or without ventricular tachycardia. The aims of this study were to investigate survival and re-admission for heart failure and to identify predictors for early and long-term mortality and re-admission a...

Abstract Introduction Discharge protocols after bariatric surgery are multi modal. At the Sunderland Royal Hospital, standard protocol is POD 2 as long patient satisfies entire requirements. With recent drive towards enhanced recovery surgery, some consultants introduced 1 discharge protocol. Method Using our prospectively maintained data set and groups were identified. The length of stay (LOS)...

OBJECTIVES We sought to investigate whether pseudonormal (PN) filling was associated with death or hospital admission in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF). BACKGROUND The high mortality rate associated with CHF is related to many clinical and echocardiographic variables. In particular, a short mitral deceleration time and restrictive diastolic filling predict death and/or hospital ...

BACKGROUND Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGBP) is associated with a significant learning curve. We hypothesize that differences in surgeon and assistant training backgrounds may significantly impact outcomes during the learning curve. METHODS Retrospective analysis was performed on patients undergoing LRYGBP at an academic medical center between January 1998 and August 2003. Operat...

Background A number of models are available in the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) for use in predicting the risk of hospitalization, from general and insured populations. These models are being used in order to respond to health policies, such as Pay for Performance measures, aimed at reducing unnecessary hospital admissions, and to help patients avoid hospital admissions that a...

OBJECTIVES This paper aims to systematically review observational studies that have analysed whether depressive symptoms in the community are associated with higher general hospital admissions, longer hospital stays and increased risk of re-admission. METHODS We identified prospective studies that looked at depressive symptoms in the community as a risk factor for non-psychiatric general hosp...