Forsan Jahshan, Helen Turner, Winnie Yeung, Isaac Shochat, Yujay Ramakrishnan
{"title":"Potts Puffy Tumor Drainage with Needle Aspiration: A Case Series of Three Adult Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic.","authors":"Forsan Jahshan, Helen Turner, Winnie Yeung, Isaac Shochat, Yujay Ramakrishnan","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50268,"journal":{"name":"Israel Medical Association Journal","volume":"27 5","pages":"275-277"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144003917","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Higher Polyp Detection Rate and Cecum Intubation Rate in Morning Shift Compared to Afternoon Shift: A Multicenter Large Cohort Retrospective Study.","authors":"Rawi Hazzan, Tarek Saadi, Revital Guterman, Ruhama Elhayany, Avraham Yitzhak, Naim Abu-Freha","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly occurring cancer worldwide. There are conflicting reports on whether colonoscopies performed during the morning shift have higher adenoma detection rates.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To investigate the differences in polyp detection rate (PDR) in colonoscopies between morning and afternoon shifts.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In a retrospective, multicenter study involving a large cohort, we analyzed all colonoscopies conducted between 2016 and 2023 across seven endoscopy departments. The PDR was compared between morning and afternoon shifts.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We included 368,997 colonoscopies: 213,795 (57.9%) performed during the morning shift and 155,202 (42.1%) during the afternoon shift. Patients undergoing colonoscopies during the morning shift were more frequently female (53.8% vs. 51%, P < 0.001) and tended to be older compared to those in the afternoon shift (average age of 56.97 ± 12.6 vs. 55.6 ± 12.9, P < 0.001). Colonoscopies conducted during the morning shift exhibited a higher cecum intubation rate (CIR) (96.7% vs. 95.6%, P < 0.001). During the morning shift, higher rates of PDR (32.9% vs. 29.9%, P < 0.001) were observed. In the multivariate analysis, after adjusting for other variables, age, male sex, polyp follow-up, fecal occult blood test, morning shift, familial history of CRC, and rectal bleeding demonstrated statistically significant associations (P < 0.001) for PDR.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Colonoscopies during the morning shift yielded a higher PDR and CIR than those in the afternoon. To improve this rate, endoscopists working the afternoon shift must be provided with the right conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":50268,"journal":{"name":"Israel Medical Association Journal","volume":"27 5","pages":"301-306"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144030723","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Emergent Pulmonary Hypertension and Right Ventricular Impairment Following Gemcitabine Therapy for Metastatic Breast Cancer.","authors":"Shira Gabizon-Peretz, Rinat Yerushalmi, Mordehay Vaturi, Inbar Nardi Agmon","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50268,"journal":{"name":"Israel Medical Association Journal","volume":"27 5","pages":"319-321"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144025320","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maguli S Barel, Majeed E Zahalka, Ofer M Kobo, Adham Zidan, Rami Abu Fanne, Simcha R Meisel, Ariel Roguin
{"title":"A Cluster of Severe Cardiac Events in Fit Individuals During Standup Paddleboard Surfing.","authors":"Maguli S Barel, Majeed E Zahalka, Ofer M Kobo, Adham Zidan, Rami Abu Fanne, Simcha R Meisel, Ariel Roguin","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50268,"journal":{"name":"Israel Medical Association Journal","volume":"27 5","pages":"328-333"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144020049","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jay Wohlgelernter, Mor Kdoshim-Netanel, Danit Sade Peri-Paz, Daniela Carvalho, Nechama Sharon, Aryeh Simmonds
{"title":"Necrotizing External Otitis in a Neonate Due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa.","authors":"Jay Wohlgelernter, Mor Kdoshim-Netanel, Danit Sade Peri-Paz, Daniela Carvalho, Nechama Sharon, Aryeh Simmonds","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50268,"journal":{"name":"Israel Medical Association Journal","volume":"27 5","pages":"314-315"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144056885","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Buffalo Hump and Agnus Dei: Madelung's Disease in Francisco de Zurbarán's The Adoration of the Shepherds.","authors":"Moisey Moldavsky","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50268,"journal":{"name":"Israel Medical Association Journal","volume":"27 5","pages":"335-336"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144049013","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Effects of Fasting on Human Health and Well-being in Autoimmunity.","authors":"Mohammad Adawi, Suhail Aamar","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50268,"journal":{"name":"Israel Medical Association Journal","volume":"27 5","pages":"322-327"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144013352","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yekaterina Edneral, Dikla Dror-Zur, Michal Carmiel-Haggai
{"title":"Prevalence and Outcome of Severe Mental Illness among Hepatitis C Patients Hospitalized in a General Hospital: A Unique, Overlooked Population at Risk.","authors":"Yekaterina Edneral, Dikla Dror-Zur, Michal Carmiel-Haggai","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>High prevalence of hepatitis C (HCV) among people with severe mental illness (SMI) is attributed mostly to current or past intravenous (IV) drug use. However, such history may disappear from patient files over time, especially in chronic SMI with prolonged psychiatric admissions.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To explore HCV and SMI cross-morbidity (HCV/SMI) in a hospitalized population.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this observational, retrospective, historical computerized study we examined prevalence, characteristics, and outcomes of patients with HCV/SMI compared to HCV alone in patients admitted to an Israeli hospital 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2020.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 1638 eligible HCV patients, 219 (13.4%) were HCV/SMI. Significantly more native Israelis showed HCV/SMI than HCV alone (36.1% vs. 18.1%, P = 0.013) and history of IV drug use (60.3% vs. 32.4%, P < 0.001). Among Israeli natives, more Jews were SMI/HCV compared to HCV only (67.1% vs. 45%, P < 0.01). Among non-native Israelis, immigration age was lower in SMI/HCV compared to HCV only (27.97 vs. 37.23 years, P < 0.001). No differences were found in mortality or cirrhosis, although HCV/SMI patients experienced earlier mortality compared to HCV alone (61.42 ± 14.3 vs. 72.8 ± 14.6 years, P < 0.001). Cirrhosis among HCV/SMI patients was a risk factor for early mortality (hazard ratio 5.528, 95% confidence interval 3.721-8.213).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>HCV/SMI is related to early mortality, particularly with cirrhosis. There is significantly high SMI prevalence in hospitalized HCV patients, representing a unique at-risk population. Identification during hospitalization and medical recommendations at discharge may fill the gaps.</p>","PeriodicalId":50268,"journal":{"name":"Israel Medical Association Journal","volume":"27 5","pages":"290-296"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144025321","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Einat Savin, Kassem Sharif, Sharon Amit, Shomron Ben Horin
{"title":"Walking the Pathogenic Tightrope: Is Mycobacterium simiae a Benign Colonizer or a Potential Threat in Crohn's Disease?","authors":"Einat Savin, Kassem Sharif, Sharon Amit, Shomron Ben Horin","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50268,"journal":{"name":"Israel Medical Association Journal","volume":"27 4","pages":"221-223"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143796358","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Clinical Aspects of Postmortem Sperm Procurement: What Do We Actually Know?","authors":"Shevach Friedler, Bozhena Saar-Ryss, Myriam Safrai","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50268,"journal":{"name":"Israel Medical Association Journal","volume":"27 4","pages":"262-268"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143797044","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}