BACKGROUND Hyperglycemia in hospitalized patients is known to be related to a higher incidence of clinical and surgical complications and poorer outcomes. Adequate glycemic control and earlier diagnosis of type 2 diabetes during hospitalization are cost-effective measures. METHODS This prospective cohort study was designed to determine the impact of hyperglycemia on morbidity and mortality in...

Abstract Background In France, the creation of neurovascular units and specialization follow-up rehabilitation services in neurology care since 2010, aimed to reduce post-stroke mortality comorbidity. This study aims estimate health expenses identify impact Neuro Vascular Unit (NVU) type their evolution. Methods The population is a sample 8,492 adults who experienced first stroke 2012. Demograp...

Firstly, this study compared the rate of readmission after a total knee arthroplasty between selected out- patients (no hospitalization, directly sent home surgery) and inpatients (3 days hospitalization) at 6 weeks. Secondly, it examined mobility complications in two groups same period time. The readmission, 32 outpatients (M-age : 61 years ± 10 ; females), were against those birth- matched 64...

hospitalization and medical experiences can be confusing and stressful for children, teens and their families. it is very common for young people and their families to have many questions when they are scheduled for surgery or hospitalization. when children are given opportunities to cope successfully with medical experiences, they may see themselves as more capable, more in control, and more r...

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Frailty is a common situation that often influences clinical outcomes, disability or institutionalization. The present study aims to evaluate the weight of hand grip strength (HGS) reduction in terms of death or re-hospitalizations, at 3-month and 1-year follow-up. METHODS Observational study performed on hospitalized patients aged 65 years or more. The HGS was measured tw...