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An unexpected case of tetanus in a fully immunized 20‐year‐old female: a case report
Background Widespread vaccinations have significantly decreased the number of tetanus cases in developed coun-
tries. Today, most cases of tetanus affect the elderly and those with inadequate immunization in developed countries
such as Japan. As…
tries. Today, most cases of tetanus affect the elderly and those with inadequate immunization in developed countries
such as Japan. As…
An unsuspected extracranial internal carotid
pseudoaneurysm following dog bites: a case
report and review of literature
Abstract
Background Extracranial internal carotid artery (ICA) pseudoaneurysm is a rare condition that can be caused
either by penetrating or blunt trauma, including dog bites, which is an uncommon occurrence. Together with the
possibility of no…
Background Extracranial internal carotid artery (ICA) pseudoaneurysm is a rare condition that can be caused
either by penetrating or blunt trauma, including dog bites, which is an uncommon occurrence. Together with the
possibility of no…
Anaphylactic reaction to tranexamic acid infusion in a six‐year‐old child: a case report
Abstract
Background Tranexamic acid (TXA) is commonly considered a safe drug to mitigate bleeding during and after vari-
ous surgical settings among adults and children. In recent decades, anaphylaxis induced by TXA has been…
Background Tranexamic acid (TXA) is commonly considered a safe drug to mitigate bleeding during and after vari-
ous surgical settings among adults and children. In recent decades, anaphylaxis induced by TXA has been…
Aortoesophageal fistula with hemorrhagic shock successfully treated with resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta
Abstract
Background Aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare cause of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Despite diagnostic
and therapeutic advances, the mortality rate in AEF patients remains high because of its fulminant course, even with
maximal…
Background Aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare cause of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Despite diagnostic
and therapeutic advances, the mortality rate in AEF patients remains high because of its fulminant course, even with
maximal…
Audit of preparedness of selected military hospital in the face of biological threats: action research study
Abstract
Introduction In today’s societies, the threats caused by chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear accidents,
whether accidental or intentional, have become a great concern. Acquiring knowledge about how to respond to the
management…
Introduction In today’s societies, the threats caused by chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear accidents,
whether accidental or intentional, have become a great concern. Acquiring knowledge about how to respond to the
management…
Automatic B-lines: a tool for minimizing time to diuretic administration in pulmonary edema patients in the emergency department of a developing country
Abstract
Background Effective management of pulmonary edema in the emergency department (ED) is crucial given its
significant global impact on health. This study aimed to investigate the hypothesis: “Does the utilization of Automatic
B-lines via…
Background Effective management of pulmonary edema in the emergency department (ED) is crucial given its
significant global impact on health. This study aimed to investigate the hypothesis: “Does the utilization of Automatic
B-lines via…
Awareness and knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
among the general public in West-Bank in Palestine
Abstract
Background Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a leading cause of cardiovascular-related deaths, often occurring outside
hospitals in undiagnosed individuals. Our study aims to assess the baseline awareness and skills in performing CPR
among…
Background Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a leading cause of cardiovascular-related deaths, often occurring outside
hospitals in undiagnosed individuals. Our study aims to assess the baseline awareness and skills in performing CPR
among…
Beyond urinalysis: evaluation of various clinical and laboratory reflex criteria to warrant urine culture collection in the emergency department
Abstract
Background Clinical criteria are essential for diagnosing urinary tract infections (UTIs) followed by urine testing,
including urinalysis (UA). No study has evaluated the potential related factors that may guide the appropriate
collection…
Background Clinical criteria are essential for diagnosing urinary tract infections (UTIs) followed by urine testing,
including urinalysis (UA). No study has evaluated the potential related factors that may guide the appropriate
collection…
Bibliometric analysis of ChatGPT in medicine
Abstract
Introduction The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) chat programs has opened two distinct paths, one
enhancing interaction and another potentially replacing personal understanding. Ethical and legal concerns arise
due to the rapid…
Introduction The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) chat programs has opened two distinct paths, one
enhancing interaction and another potentially replacing personal understanding. Ethical and legal concerns arise
due to the rapid…
Bibliometric analysis of depression in post- stroke patients
Abstract
Introduction Stroke is a life-threatening condition that increasingly damages cerebral tissue over time and can lead
to serious post-effects, including depression, which can hinder a patient’s recovery from stroke and reduce quality…
Introduction Stroke is a life-threatening condition that increasingly damages cerebral tissue over time and can lead
to serious post-effects, including depression, which can hinder a patient’s recovery from stroke and reduce quality…