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New Delhi [India], March 17: Recent advances in cancer treatment are transforming the outlook for patients with lymphoma, offering renewed hope where options were once limited. According to Dr. Rahul Bhargava, one of India's leading hematologists and stem cell transplant specialists, newer treatments such as CAR-T cell therapy and BiTE (Bispecific T-cell Engager) therapy are redefining outcomes for patients with relapsed or refractory lymphoma.

Background: Mothers and newborns have an emotional need to be together. The study hospital continuously upgrades policies to promote bonding and minimize separation. Currently, three options are offered for a mother-newborn contact after Cesarean Section (CS): A brief bond immediately after birth (Regular); Partial contact until one hour newborn’s age (Friendly); Continuous contact without separation (Gentle). Aim: The study aimed to assess how the duration of mother-newborn stay affects maternal pain and satisfaction. Method: Between August 2023 and July 2025, 62 women participated. Pain was measured by the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS): no pain (0); mild (1 - 3); moderate (4 - 7); severe (8 - 10). Satisfaction was assessed by the Comforts Scale Questionnaire, which evaluates provision of choice, nursing care, teaching maternal and newborn care, privacy, the physical environment, and confidence in newborn care. Results: The study found that more participants in a friendly stay reported a traumatic childbirth in the past. Women with academic education experienced less pain and were less confident in neonatal care. Participants in their first birth were less confident in neonatal care. Women in the gentle stay reported less pain compared to those in the friendly stay, and participants in the friendly stay reported less pain than those in the regular stay. An inverse relationship was found between pain levels and satisfaction with privacy, nursing care, physical environment, and overall satisfaction. Conclusion: The study highlights the importance of encouraging longer duration of mother-infant stay following cesarean section, which is associated with reduced pain, increased satisfaction with privacy, nursing care and physical conditions. Mothers with traumatic pregnancy history showed a higher demand for longer stay. Further research is needed to clarify the relationship between education and pain and satisfaction levels.

Background: Catheter-related bladder discomfort (CRBD) is a frequent complication following transurethral urinary catheterization. It is characterized by suprapubic discomfort, urinary urgency, burning sensation, agitation, and sometimes attempts to remove the catheter. This study aimed to determine the incidence and associated factors of CRBD among catheterized patients at Kamenge University Hospital. Methods: We conducted a prospective analytical cohort study including all adult patients who underwent transurethral urinary catheterization between March and August 2024. CRBD was operationally defined as the presence of suprapubic discomfort, urgency, burning sensation, agitation, or attempt to remove the catheter within 24 hours after catheter insertion. Patients were classified into two groups: CRBD and non-CRBD. Categorical variables were compared using the Chi-square test. Odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors independently associated with CRBD. A p-value Results: A total of 321 patients were included (183 females and 138 males), with a mean age of 33.6 ± 12.4 years. CRBD occurred in 175 patients, yielding an incidence of 54.5%. The most frequent symptom was suprapubic discomfort (79.4%). Factors independently associated with CRBD were age Conclusion: CRBD affected more than half of catheterized patients in our setting. Both modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors were identified. Preventive strategies, particularly appropriate catheter size selection and systematic lubrication, may help reduce its incidence.

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