Utility of fever and leukocytosis in acute surgical abdomens in octogenarians and beyond

Article Abstract:

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.

Research, Diagnosis, Aged patients, Elderly patients, Fever, Leukocytosis, Acute abdomen

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Price Wars Revisited

Article Abstract:

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.

Software industry, Software, Marketing, Consumer electronics, Packaging, Trends, Microcomputer, Companies, Marketing Strategy, Computer Software Industry, Pricing Policy, Commodore Business Machines Inc.

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Plane crash a major blow to electric power industry

Article Abstract:

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.

Officials and employees, Electric utilities

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