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Special care services delivery at disaster
scenes: a systematic review
Abstract
Background Disasters create strain on health systems and require significant preparedness to reduce mortality
and morbidity. Special care services; e.g. Advanced Life Support, critical care interventions (intubation; vasopressor
therapy)…
Background Disasters create strain on health systems and require significant preparedness to reduce mortality
and morbidity. Special care services; e.g. Advanced Life Support, critical care interventions (intubation; vasopressor
therapy)…
Splenic infarction in a 12-year-old female
leading to the diagnosis of systemic lupus
erythematosus
Abstract
Background Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune inflammatory disease with extremely variable
presentations. While a facial rash is the most common finding, other symptoms can include arthralgias, fatigue, and
cytopenias.…
Background Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune inflammatory disease with extremely variable
presentations. While a facial rash is the most common finding, other symptoms can include arthralgias, fatigue, and
cytopenias.…
Spontaneous passage of an accidentally
ingested metallic bullet casing in an
adolescent: a case report
Abstract
Background Accidental ingestion of foreign objects is a frequent emergency presentation that can lead to serious
complications. It is most often seen in children and high-risk adults, but remains rare in healthy adolescents…
Background Accidental ingestion of foreign objects is a frequent emergency presentation that can lead to serious
complications. It is most often seen in children and high-risk adults, but remains rare in healthy adolescents…
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…
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…
Stem cell therapies and glioma stem cells in glioblastoma: a systematic review of current challenges and research directions
Abstract
Background Glioblastoma is the most aggressive tumor of glial origin and the most common, as established by the
World Health Organization. GBM has been one of the most intractable tumors with minimal progress in prognosis
despite decades…
Background Glioblastoma is the most aggressive tumor of glial origin and the most common, as established by the
World Health Organization. GBM has been one of the most intractable tumors with minimal progress in prognosis
despite decades…
Stem cell therapy use in patients with dementia: a systematic review
Abstract
Background Stem cell therapy (SCT) is increasingly recognized for its potential in managing cognitive impairment,
particularly that of dementia. The application of SCT aims to restore cognitive functioning in people living with
dementia.…
Background Stem cell therapy (SCT) is increasingly recognized for its potential in managing cognitive impairment,
particularly that of dementia. The application of SCT aims to restore cognitive functioning in people living with
dementia.…
Strengthening hospital resilience
to earthquakes: a public health review
of seismic risk reduction programs in the
Middle East
Abstract
Introduction Maintaining hospital functionality during and after earthquakes is essential for effective disaster
response in seismically active regions. In the Middle East, hospital resilience is challenged by limited…
Introduction Maintaining hospital functionality during and after earthquakes is essential for effective disaster
response in seismically active regions. In the Middle East, hospital resilience is challenged by limited…
Stroke prophylaxis after US emergency department diagnosis and discharge of patients with atrial fibrillation and flutter from 21 hospitals
Abstract
Background Oral anticoagulation (OAC) reduces stroke and mortality risk in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrilla-
tion/flutter (AF). Patterns of OAC initiation upon discharge from US emergency departments (ED) are poorly…
Background Oral anticoagulation (OAC) reduces stroke and mortality risk in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrilla-
tion/flutter (AF). Patterns of OAC initiation upon discharge from US emergency departments (ED) are poorly…
Successful endoscopic removal of sewing needle and flat metal: a case report
Abstract
Emergency gastroenterology evaluations related to complaints of foreign body ingestion are relatively common.
Most ingested foreign bodies pass through the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) to be excreted in the feces. But
sharp foreign bodies…
Emergency gastroenterology evaluations related to complaints of foreign body ingestion are relatively common.
Most ingested foreign bodies pass through the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) to be excreted in the feces. But
sharp foreign bodies…