A survey on the practice of phlebotomy in Lithuania and adherence to the EFLM-COLABIOCLI recommendations: continuous training and clear standard operating procedures as tools for better quality
CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this study indicate that there is a significant need for improvement in compliance with the EFLM-COLABIOCLI recommendations on VBS among specialists in Lithuania. Essential measures include prioritizing ongoing phlebotomy training and establishing national guidelines. Harmonisation of blood collection practices across healthcare institutions is crucial.PMID:38665875 | PMC:PMC11042562 | DOI:10.11613/BM.2024.020702 (Source: Biochemia Medica)
Source: Biochemia Medica - April 26, 2024 Category: Biochemistry Authors: Ricardas Stonys Dalius Vitkus Source Type: research
More than skin ‐deep elbow pain in a psoriatic arthritis patient after phlebotomy
Ultrasound of right elbow (short axis): Bicipital bursa filled with fluid (anechoic) and hypoechoic synovial hypertrophy (thin white arrow). Thick white arrow, distal biceps tendon; arrowhead, tendon sheath; gray arrow, enthesophyte; Br. A, brachial artery; RT, radial tuberosity. Key Clinical MessageBicipitoradial bursitis is an unusual cause of cubital fossa pain in PsA patients. Bedside Ultrasound is a valuable tool to correlate the source of pain in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. (Source: Clinical Case Reports)
Source: Clinical Case Reports - April 24, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Ikwinder Preet Kaur,
Gurjit Kaeley Tags: CASE IMAGE Source Type: research
Secondary Polycythemia and Non-Islet Cell Tumor-induced Hypoglycemia in Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Case Report
Acta Med Indones. 2024 Jan;56(1):93-101.ABSTRACTContinuously holding its position as the sixth most common cause of cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death, globally, Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) remains as a healthcare priority. Production of various substances may result into systemic or metabolic complications, often known as paraneoplastic phenomena of HCC. A 56-year-old male with history of untreated chronic hepatitis B arrived with generalized weakness and intermittent headache in the last two days prior to admission. Laboratory findings demonstrated elevated hemoglobin (20.5 g/dl), alpha-fetoprotein (29...
Source: Cancer Control - April 2, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Maria Satya Paramitha Dekta Filantropi Esa Ni Made Hustrini Nadia Ayu Mulansari Irsan Hasan Agnes Stephanie Harahap Source Type: research
Secondary Polycythemia and Non-Islet Cell Tumor-induced Hypoglycemia in Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Case Report
Acta Med Indones. 2024 Jan;56(1):93-101.ABSTRACTContinuously holding its position as the sixth most common cause of cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death, globally, Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) remains as a healthcare priority. Production of various substances may result into systemic or metabolic complications, often known as paraneoplastic phenomena of HCC. A 56-year-old male with history of untreated chronic hepatitis B arrived with generalized weakness and intermittent headache in the last two days prior to admission. Laboratory findings demonstrated elevated hemoglobin (20.5 g/dl), alpha-fetoprotein (29...
Source: Acta medica Indonesiana - April 2, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Maria Satya Paramitha Dekta Filantropi Esa Ni Made Hustrini Nadia Ayu Mulansari Irsan Hasan Agnes Stephanie Harahap Source Type: research
