Urogenital emergencies demand immediate attention within the field of emergency medicine, encompassing
a range of critical conditions from ectopic pregnancies to kidney stones. Timely diagnosis and treatment are vital
to prevent potential mortality…
Background Undiagnosed cases of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection result in significant morbidity and mortality,
further transmission, and increased public health costs. Testing in emergency departments (EDs) is an opportunity
to expand HCV…
Background The aim of our research was to design and evaluate an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) model using
a systemic grid search for the early prediction of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) among patients presenting
to the triage of an…
Black widows, one of the few spiders that can sting humans with poison, are members of the spider genus Latrodec-
tus and are well-known for the extraordinary potency of their neurotoxic venom. Latrodectism, a symptom marked
Background Black rock, Kala Pathar or ParaPhenyleneDiamine (PPD), is an aromatic amine widely used as a hair dye
ingredient and is also used in textile industries. However, when ingested, PPD is highly toxic resulting in angioneurotic
edema,…
Background Stercoral colitis (SC) is a rare but potentially life-threatening inflammatory colitis caused by the accu-
mulation of impacted fecal material. Despite reported associations with bowel perforation and high mortality rates,
Background Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a life-threatening condition characterized by the weakening
and dilation of the abdominal aorta. AAA primarily affects men, smokers, and the elderly, with rupture being a fatal
complication. While…
Purpose The abdominal series (AXR) remains a frequently ordered test in the emergency department (ED),
despite existing literature questioning its utility. The aim of this study was to characterize the use of the AXR in the ED
by quantifying how…
This review paper describes the development of the pre-hospital system in Singapore from the pre-war days. Every
country’s prehospital community needs a deep understanding of how they developed over the years, factors