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Bibliometric analysis of the usage of tenecteplase for stroke
Abstract
Introduction In recent years, tenecteplase has been competing with alteplase as a treatment for acute ischemic
stroke given its ease of administration, lower dosage, cost-effectiveness, and better safety data. This paper seeks to
analyze…
Introduction In recent years, tenecteplase has been competing with alteplase as a treatment for acute ischemic
stroke given its ease of administration, lower dosage, cost-effectiveness, and better safety data. This paper seeks to
analyze…
Carbon monoxide poisoning: a clinical case report
Abstract
Background Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a serious yet frequently overlooked condition with diverse and
nonspecific clinical presentations. The analysis of Lithuanian statistics reveals fluctuations in patient admissions…
Background Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a serious yet frequently overlooked condition with diverse and
nonspecific clinical presentations. The analysis of Lithuanian statistics reveals fluctuations in patient admissions…
Case report: a case of AL amyloidosis with spontaneous giant retroperitoneal hematoma
Abstract
Background Systemic amyloidosis is a kind of clinical syndrome in which amyloid is deposited between the cells
of various organs in the body, resulting in gradual failure of the function of the affected organs. Depending on the site
of…
Background Systemic amyloidosis is a kind of clinical syndrome in which amyloid is deposited between the cells
of various organs in the body, resulting in gradual failure of the function of the affected organs. Depending on the site
of…
Case series: star anise toxicity presenting to the emergency department in Eastern Regional Referral Hospital in Bhutan
Abstract
Background Star anise fruit has been used in spice in Asian cuisine, ingredient for traditional medicines, component
for antiviral drugs and as parts of tea and beverage across the globe. Toxicity from these plants has been reported…
Background Star anise fruit has been used in spice in Asian cuisine, ingredient for traditional medicines, component
for antiviral drugs and as parts of tea and beverage across the globe. Toxicity from these plants has been reported…
Catecholamine concentration as a predictor of mortality in emergency surgical patients
Abstract
Background Trauma and emergency surgery are major causes of morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study
was to determine whether serum levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine are associated with aging and mortality.
Methods This…
Background Trauma and emergency surgery are major causes of morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study
was to determine whether serum levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine are associated with aging and mortality.
Methods This…
Catheter‐related gas‐forming suppurative thrombophlebitis
Catheter-related suppurative thrombophlebitis (CRST) is a complication of catheter-related bloodstream infection
(CRBSI). The microbiology of CRST is similar with the microbiology of CRBSI, but Clostridium perfringens that causes gas
gangrene is…
(CRBSI). The microbiology of CRST is similar with the microbiology of CRBSI, but Clostridium perfringens that causes gas
gangrene is…
Cervical epidural hematoma: a case series highlighting uncommon causes
Abstract
Background Cervical epidural hematoma (CEH) is a rare but potentially devastating condition, characterized by
the accumulation of blood within the epidural space of the cervical spine, leading to spinal cord compression
(Perron AD, Huff…
Background Cervical epidural hematoma (CEH) is a rare but potentially devastating condition, characterized by
the accumulation of blood within the epidural space of the cervical spine, leading to spinal cord compression
(Perron AD, Huff…
Characteristics and outcomes of emergency department patients across health care systems: an international multicenter cohort study
Abstract
Background A wide variation of emergency medical system configurations across countries has limited the value
of comparison of quality and performance measures in the past. Furthermore, lack of quantitative data on EDs pre-
vents…
Background A wide variation of emergency medical system configurations across countries has limited the value
of comparison of quality and performance measures in the past. Furthermore, lack of quantitative data on EDs pre-
vents…
Chest tube placement in trauma patients: please use sonography
Case presentation
A 27-year-old patient with no known medical history
was admitted for polytrauma resulting from a traf-
fic accident. The initial thoraco-abdominal computed
tomography (CT) scan revealed a minimal left pneu-
mothorax, liver…
A 27-year-old patient with no known medical history
was admitted for polytrauma resulting from a traf-
fic accident. The initial thoraco-abdominal computed
tomography (CT) scan revealed a minimal left pneu-
mothorax, liver…
Clinical and laboratory parameters as
predictors of mortality in patients with chronic
liver disease presenting to emergency
department- a cross sectional study
Abstract
Background The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that Asia and Africa have the highest Chronic Liver
Disease (CLD) mortality rate. Cirrhosis, responsible for 22.2 fatalities per 100,000 people, is India’s 10th most common
cause of…
Background The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that Asia and Africa have the highest Chronic Liver
Disease (CLD) mortality rate. Cirrhosis, responsible for 22.2 fatalities per 100,000 people, is India’s 10th most common
cause of…