General Medicine (ISSN:1311-1817)

The application of PCC in hospital accreditation standards is expected to have a significant positive impact on patient satisfaction. The measurement of patient satisfaction in hospitals, particularly among disabled patients as a special needs population in the outpatient rehabilitation unit at RSPPN Soedirman Hospital, is conducted routinely. This study is conducted to determine the difference in satisfaction levels before and after accreditation, to identify the most important factors contributing to patient satisfaction, and to explore healthcare providers' experiences in implementing Patie

Our aim was to compare the safety and effectiveness of sodium citrate and sodium bicarbonate in patients with metabolic acidosis of chronic kidney disease. Patients who were reviewed in Hospitals of United Arab Emirates and Bangladesh between June 2023 and June 2024 and who met the inclusion criteria for the study were evaluated. Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage G3b-G4 and metabolic acidosis were included in the study. The main outcome was mean eGFR change after six months of treatment, with secondary outcomes including serum bicarbonate levels, renal failure, and dialysis, dea

The combination of surgical resection and adjuvant chemotherapy is considered to be the most effective treatment for patients who have stage III colon cancer. FOLFOX, which stands for 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin (5FU/LV) and oxaliplatin, and CAPOX, which stands for capecitabine and oxaliplatin, were two of the recommended regimens for adjuvant chemotherapy administration. When deciding whether to administer adjuvant chemotherapy for a shorter or longer period of time, it is necessary to make a choice between the potential effects on survival and the potential for adverse effects and inconven

Hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus can alter in gut microbiota, which can reduce gut microbiota metabolites including short-chain fatty acids (SCFA). Decreased SCFA levels can be corrected by administering polysaccharides which act as probiotics. Intestinal bacteria do not digest polysaccharides so bacteria can ferment them to become SCFA. Neem gum is a natural prebiotic that potentially affects gut microbiota composition and the production of SCFA. This study aims to evaluate the effect of neem gum on fecal SCFA levels in the hyperglycemia rat model. Rats were divided into three groups: norma

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) represent a significant risk to global health, as highlighted by the World Health Organization (WHO), which notes that a substantial proportion of hospitalized patients are susceptible to these conditions. The financial implications of HAIs are also considerable, leading to prolonged hospital stays and increased healthcare costs. This study aims to assess microbial contamination on surfaces in operating theatres and intensive care units (ICUs) through systematic surface swabbing and subsequent microbiological analysis. A descriptive investigation was con