Psychosocial factors are one of the main determinants of health in our environment and are considered an emerging risk in this new millennium.The objectivewas to know the psychosocial risk factors with the greatest impact on primary care…
Objective To evaluate ChatGPT-4o’s diagnostic accuracy for fever of unknown origin (FUO) compared to emergency
physicians and assess its utility as an adjunctive diagnostic tool.
Methods This retrospective analysis included 60 adult patients…
Background Despite the recognized importance of hospital disaster preparedness (HDP), efforts to improve it
have been limited. Improvement in HDP will need an in-depth comprehension of the prevailing gaps in addition to
evidence of the best…
Background Emergency department crowding (EDC) is a global public health crisis associated with adverse patient-
and physician-related events. Currently, a reliable EDC assessment tool is lacking in China, as existing international
Objectives Early antibiotic administration is considered an important component of sepsis management, yet
the optimal time-to-antibiotics (T2A) remains uncertain. This study examined the association between T2A and
in-hospital mortality among…
Introduction Pediatric neuroradiology expertise is limited in many healthcare facilities, especially in the emergency
setting. Teleradiology offers a promising solution by providing remote access to subspecialty interpretation. Our study
aimed to…
Background In-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) is a critical event often preceded by signs of clinical deterioration.
Emergency department (ED) overcrowding may compromise timely monitoring and intervention and may be
associated with a higher…
Purpose A 12 lead electrocardiogram (ECG) is the standard diagnostic method for the detection of an acute coronary
syndrome, as it is also used in emergency medical services. A novel sonification method can convert an important
part of the ECG…
Background Early prediction of clinical deterioration in patients admitted to general wards from the emergency
department (ED) is crucial for timely interventions and improved outcomes. Traditional scoring systems often fail
to account for dynamic…
Background Polypharmacy is increasingly prevalent among older adults, and is associated with adverse health
outcomes. However, its prognostic impact in emergency care settings remains unclear, particularly in critically ill
older patients requiring…