Meeting
Abstract Number: 110
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Background: Alzheimer disease (AD) is characterized by cognitive impairment including memory impairment, executive dysfunction, visuospatial impairment, and behavioral changes. Previous studies have shown that increasing level of physical activity serves as a protective factor against progression of AD. This study aims to assess the effect of long-term physical activity on cognitive function and identify whether [...]
Abstract Number: 0797
SHM Converge 2025
Case Presentation: Stercoral colitis (SC) is an uncommon yet life-threatening inflammatory condition caused by fecal impaction in the colon, leading to increased intraluminal pressure, ischemia, and inflammation. If untreated, complications such as necrosis, perforation, and sepsis can result in mortality rates as high as 63%. Clostridium species, particularly C. perfringens and C. ramosum, are rare [...]