Utility of fever and leukocytosis in acute surgical abdomens in octogenarians and beyond
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Research indicates that patients aged 80 years or over may exhibit an acute surgical abdomen with a distinct diagnostic distribution. Specific surgical illnesses are indicated by the presence of marked leukocytosis and temperature in the elderly patients, although aged patients often present a normal leukocyte count and temperature despite having acute surgical abdomens. Of 117 emergency patients presenting acute abdomens, 19 suffered from bowel obstruction, 29 had acute cholecystitis and 24 had a hernia, while 1 had a carcinoid tumor and 1 suffered from diverticulitis.
Publication Name: The Journals of Gerontology, Series A
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 1079-5006
Year: 1999
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Price Wars Revisited
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In 1983 Commodore reduced prices for its line of software. The company is now raising its prices. Price increases are set for May 1, 1984. Commodore will also change packaging and distribute it products through non-hardware dealers. Commodore hopes to establish itself as a major software force.
Publication Name: Consumer Electronics Monthly
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0362-4722
Year: 1984
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Plane crash a major blow to electric power industry
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The electric power industry suffered a major loss with the deaths of seven industry leaders in a plane crash while on a trade mission to Croatia/Bosnia. The leaders came from important segments of the industry, including environmental engineering and multinational project development.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1996
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