April-June - Volume 10, Number 2 (2023)
THE DIABETES PREDICAMENT: EXAMINING INADEQUATE CARE IN TYPE-2 DIABETES MANAGEMENT NATIONWIDE
Daniel William Brown
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2D) is a widespread epidemic in the United States, affecting over 30 million Americans, with an additional 34% of adults classified as prediabetic. A T2D diagnosis is linked to a 10-year decrease in life expectancy and an added $9,600 in direct medical expenses per patient. Inadequate T2D management can lead to diabetes-related complications, both microvascular (nephropathy, neuropathy, and retinopathy) and macrovascular (heart disease, stroke, and peripheral artery disease). The consequences of poor T2D management are dire, as individuals with T2D are twice as likely to succumb to cardiovascular disease compared to those without T2D. Therefore, effective...
ADVANCED MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY: ROBOTIC AND VIDEO-ASSISTED THORACOSCOPIC APPROACHES TO PULMONARY TUMOR RESECTION
Beqiri Dritan
Surgery remains the cornerstone of treatment for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), particularly in the early stages of the disease. This study aimed to outline the surgical management of NSCLC and assess the impact of various factors on patient outcomes. A total of 153 patients who underwent surgery for primary NSCLC with curative intent were followed up at University Hospital “Shefqet Ndroqi” in Tirana, Albania during the years 2010-2015. Preoperative risk factors associated with morbidity and mortality after lung resection were determined based on patients' tumour stage, performance status, and weight loss. Accurate diagnosis and staging is mandatory for surgical...
BREAKING THE CODE OF SILENCE: RESIDENTS' PERSPECTIVES ON BULLYING IN ORTHOPEDIC RESIDENCY
Michael Thompson Christopher
Orthopaedic surgery residents operate in an environment marked by high stress, encompassing various professional and personal demands. Burnout is prevalent in this field, with 42.5% of orthopaedic residents experiencing it. Orthopaedic surgeons, in general, report burnout rates ranging from 28.4% to 85.1%. Bullying is a pervasive issue in modern society, defined as unwarranted aggressive behavior causing harm or distress with an imbalance of power. In the context of the medical profession, workplace bullying includes actions intended to cause distress, such as assigning menial tasks, withholding information, or offering unfair criticism. The repercussions are significant, leading to decreased performance, errors, and...