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Acute phase reactants in the diagnosis of soft tissue infections of the upper extremity
Abstract
Background Upper extremity soft tissue infections are commonly encountered in emergency department
settings and often require timely interventions. Acute phase reactants, such as C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte
sedimentation rate…
Background Upper extremity soft tissue infections are commonly encountered in emergency department
settings and often require timely interventions. Acute phase reactants, such as C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte
sedimentation rate…
Evolving trends in psychiatric emergency services in Southern China: a seven-year retrospective analysis
Abstract
Background The Affiliated Brain Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University is an important provider of psychiatric
emergency services (PES) in southern China. Revealing the evolution trend of the psychiatric emergency services of
this…
Background The Affiliated Brain Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University is an important provider of psychiatric
emergency services (PES) in southern China. Revealing the evolution trend of the psychiatric emergency services of
this…
Effectiveness of mobile stroke units
in reducing time to thrombolysis in acute
ischemic stroke: a scoping review
Abstract
Background Timely thrombolysis within the golden hour (≤60 min from onset) is critical for minimizing disability in
acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Mobile stroke units (MSUs) enable prehospital thrombolysis, with effectiveness varying
by…
Background Timely thrombolysis within the golden hour (≤60 min from onset) is critical for minimizing disability in
acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Mobile stroke units (MSUs) enable prehospital thrombolysis, with effectiveness varying
by…
Treatment of agitation in dementia - a systematic review
Abstract
Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), affects millions worldwide, leading to cognitive decline, memory
loss, and behavioral disturbances. Agitation, a common symptom, poses significant challenges for patients and
caregivers. This…
Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), affects millions worldwide, leading to cognitive decline, memory
loss, and behavioral disturbances. Agitation, a common symptom, poses significant challenges for patients and
caregivers. This…
Climate change and the global food chain: a catalyst for emerging infectious diseases?
Abstract
Background Climate change is disrupting the global food chain, affecting food production, delivery and safety.
Extreme weather events disrupt the quality of food and water, while rising temperatures accelerate the spread of
microbes.…
Background Climate change is disrupting the global food chain, affecting food production, delivery and safety.
Extreme weather events disrupt the quality of food and water, while rising temperatures accelerate the spread of
microbes.…
Instantaneous rigor - the challenge of securing an airway in cardiac arrest: a case report
Abstract
Cadaveric spasm, also known as instantaneous rigor, is a rare and poorly understood phenomenon characterized
by immediate muscle rigidity at the moment of death or cardiac arrest. This can result in severe trismus, making
conventional…
Cadaveric spasm, also known as instantaneous rigor, is a rare and poorly understood phenomenon characterized
by immediate muscle rigidity at the moment of death or cardiac arrest. This can result in severe trismus, making
conventional…
Epidemiological characteristics of elderly population receiving pre-hospital emergency care after road traffic injuries in Punjab, Pakistan
Abstract
Background Every year, 1.3 million lives are lost to road traffic injuries (RTIs). 90% of these deaths disproportionately
occur in Lower-Middle Income Countries (LMICs). Due to frailty and reduced physiological resilience,…
Background Every year, 1.3 million lives are lost to road traffic injuries (RTIs). 90% of these deaths disproportionately
occur in Lower-Middle Income Countries (LMICs). Due to frailty and reduced physiological resilience,…
Sports injuries in the emergency department: an observational study with a gender perspective
Abstract
Introduction Sports injuries are a significant concern in emergency departments and affect both amateur and
professional athletes. With the increase in women’s participation in sports, it is crucial to understand sex-specific
injury…
Introduction Sports injuries are a significant concern in emergency departments and affect both amateur and
professional athletes. With the increase in women’s participation in sports, it is crucial to understand sex-specific
injury…
Intestinal fistula following concentrated hydrochloric acid ingestion: a rare case report
Abstract
Background Ingestion of corrosive agents is a well-known cause of extensive and severe gastrointestinal tract injury.
Acids can result in significant acute complications throughout the gastrointestinal system.
Case presentation Herein, we…
Background Ingestion of corrosive agents is a well-known cause of extensive and severe gastrointestinal tract injury.
Acids can result in significant acute complications throughout the gastrointestinal system.
Case presentation Herein, we…
Evaluating large language models for renal colic imaging recommendations: a comparative analysis of Gemini, copilot, and ChatGPT-4.0
Abstract
Background The field of natural language processing (NLP) has evolved significantly since its inception in the 1950s,
with large language models (LLMs) now playing a crucial role in addressing medical challenges.
Objectives This study…
Background The field of natural language processing (NLP) has evolved significantly since its inception in the 1950s,
with large language models (LLMs) now playing a crucial role in addressing medical challenges.
Objectives This study…