Time to Treatment for Patients Receiving BCS in a Public and a Private University Hospital in Atlanta

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common metabolic and endocrine disease among women of reproductive-age, which cause prone to psychological symptoms. Aim: The aim of the study is to assess the relationship between PCOS and psychological symptoms. Method: This case control study was conducted in the Gynecology Clinic of a Private University Hospital, Ankara, Turkey in 2016. The study conducted on patients with PCOS who received therapy in Gynecologic Oncology Center of a Private University Hospital in Ankara, Turkey. A total of 80 women with PCOS were administered The Survey Form, Beck Anxiety Index, and Beck Depression Index. Results: The PCOS group showed significantly higher scores of anxiety and depression symptoms compared to controls (p<,05). Age, education, marital status and income level were significantly associated with anxiety and depression scores of women with PCOS (p<,05). Conclusion: Women with PCOS are at risk for anxiety and depression. These results emerged the need of emotional support into clinical process with appropriate interventions as an additional therapy to improve life quality for women with PCOS. Further studies are need to broader understanding of this area.

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Clinical Profile of Filipino Patients with Epistaxis in a University Hospital

Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery ◽

10.32412/pjohns.v34i1.147 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 34 (1) ◽

pp. 26-29

Author(s):

Therese Monique D.G. Gutierrez ◽

Francisco Jesus V. Lerma

Keyword(s):

Treatment Outcome ◽

Treatment Guidelines ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Private University ◽

University Hospital ◽

Female Ratio ◽

Demographic Profile ◽

Patient Admissions ◽

Local Setting ◽

Cost Effective Treatment

Objective: To present the demographic profile, etiology and treatment outcome of patients presenting with epistaxis in our local setting. Methods: Design: Retrospective Study Setting: Tertiary Private University Hospital Participants: Records of 188 patients who presented with epistaxis at the emergency room as well as in-patient admissions and referrals due to epistaxis from January 2017 to December 2017 were reviewed. Results: There were a total of 188 patients who presented with epistaxis, with a male to female ratio of 2:1. Peak incidence was noted in young children aged 0-10 years old and again rising in adults above 60 years of age. The most common cause of epistaxis was noted to be trauma (56, 29.79%), followed by hypertension (41, 21.81%) and mucositis at (38, 20.21%). Conservative management were done in majority of the cases (187, 99.47%) with an overall success rate of 95.19% (178 out of 188). Conclusions: One of the most common emergencies that people may encounter in their lifetime is epistaxis. Understanding the demographic profile, etiology, intervention and treatment outcome of patients with epistaxis is essential for the establishment of cost-effective treatment guidelines, protocols and preventive strategies. Health education remains to be a key in reducing morbidity and mortality resulting from epistaxis. Keywords: epistaxis; etiology, demographics, treatment, treatment outcome

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