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Implementation of an AI-assisted tele-stroke
robot to optimize acute stroke care: a case
series from the SEHA Healthcare Network, UAE
Timely access to a neurologist is essential for optimal management of acute stroke.
Trends in CT pulmonary angiography utilization and recurrent imaging in sickle cell disease: a longitudinal study
Abstract
Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a common inherited hemoglobinopathy associated with vaso-occlusive
events that can mimic pulmonary embolism (PE), leading to the frequent use of computed tomography pulmonary
angiography (CTPA).…
Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a common inherited hemoglobinopathy associated with vaso-occlusive
events that can mimic pulmonary embolism (PE), leading to the frequent use of computed tomography pulmonary
angiography (CTPA).…
Acute aortic dissection on CT: is D-dimer determination useful for a timely and correct diagnosis? A case report
Abstract
Background Chest pain is a common reason patients are admitted to the hospital. The most clinically significant
cases are those in which the pain is due to an immediate life-threatening condition, such as acute aortic dissection
(AAD). A…
Background Chest pain is a common reason patients are admitted to the hospital. The most clinically significant
cases are those in which the pain is due to an immediate life-threatening condition, such as acute aortic dissection
(AAD). A…
Segmental spleen and left kidney infarction induced by vasoconstriction in a methamphetamine abuser patient: a case report
Abstract
Background Methamphetamine is one of the most used illicit drugs worldwide that affects different systems of the
body by an immediate and sustained increase of monoamines. Its effect on the central nervous system (CNS) and
neurotoxic…
Background Methamphetamine is one of the most used illicit drugs worldwide that affects different systems of the
body by an immediate and sustained increase of monoamines. Its effect on the central nervous system (CNS) and
neurotoxic…
Procalcitonin and C-reactive protein as early diagnostic markers of sepsis or septic shock in children who presented with fever to the pediatric emergency department at a tertiary hospital, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Abstract
Background Sepsis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children, requiring early recognition for timely
intervention. Traditional biomarkers like C-reactive protein (CRP) are widely used but have limitations in specificity…
Background Sepsis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children, requiring early recognition for timely
intervention. Traditional biomarkers like C-reactive protein (CRP) are widely used but have limitations in specificity…
From thrombosis to tamponade: unveiling
severe pericardial effusion in a misdiagnosis
case
Abstract
Background Anticoagulants increase the risk of cardiac tamponade in patients with pericardial effusion (PE).
Therefore, inappropriate administration of them in the presence of PE can lead to a catastrophic outcome. This study
presents a…
Background Anticoagulants increase the risk of cardiac tamponade in patients with pericardial effusion (PE).
Therefore, inappropriate administration of them in the presence of PE can lead to a catastrophic outcome. This study
presents a…
An unusual triad: tuberculomas, tubercular
meningitis, and hydrosyringomyelia in a child
from a suburban region
Abstract
Central nervous system (CNS) tuberculosis is a rare but serious manifestation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
infection, especially in the paediatric population.
We report a rare case of an eight year old male child from a suburban region…
Central nervous system (CNS) tuberculosis is a rare but serious manifestation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
infection, especially in the paediatric population.
We report a rare case of an eight year old male child from a suburban region…
IFEM model framework for the accreditation of training sites for emergency medicine specialists
Abstract
The International Federation for Emergency Medicine (IFEM) has developed model curricula for undergraduate
education, graduate education and continuing professional development in Emergency Medicine. Graduate
education is delivered in…
The International Federation for Emergency Medicine (IFEM) has developed model curricula for undergraduate
education, graduate education and continuing professional development in Emergency Medicine. Graduate
education is delivered in…
Posterior STEMI presenting as painless, isolated left arm numbness and weakness: a case report
Abstract
This case describes an atypical presentation of isolated posterior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
(STEMI), who presented with left arm numbness and weakness, mimicking an acute stroke. Diagnosis was
confirmed with coronary…
This case describes an atypical presentation of isolated posterior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction
(STEMI), who presented with left arm numbness and weakness, mimicking an acute stroke. Diagnosis was
confirmed with coronary…
Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma – an
uncommon cause of acute neurologic deficit
in the emergency department: a case report
Abstract
Background We present here an uncommon case of spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) likely secondary
to antiplatelet use. Its early recognition in the Emergency Department (ED) proves to be a challenge as presentation
mimics more…
Background We present here an uncommon case of spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) likely secondary
to antiplatelet use. Its early recognition in the Emergency Department (ED) proves to be a challenge as presentation
mimics more…