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Suspected stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) envenomation on Reunion Island
Abstract
Introduction Envenomations induced by stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) stings are among the most painful
envenomations in the marine environment. Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean is not spared from these
envenomations. The aim of this…
Introduction Envenomations induced by stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) stings are among the most painful
envenomations in the marine environment. Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean is not spared from these
envenomations. The aim of this…
Life-threatening recurrent pulmonary embolism following anticoagulation withdrawal: a case report emphasising the management dilemma in resource- constrained settings
Abstract
Introduction Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition often presenting diagnostic and therapeutic
challenges. Its clinical presentation can mimic cardiac conditions, complicating timely diagnosis. Managing PE,
particularly…
Introduction Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition often presenting diagnostic and therapeutic
challenges. Its clinical presentation can mimic cardiac conditions, complicating timely diagnosis. Managing PE,
particularly…
Diagnosing acute lower respiratory tract infections in out-of-hours services during the COVID-19 pandemic
Abstract
Background Acute lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) commonly lead people to seek out-of-hours primary
care. Symptoms of lower respiratory tract infections overlap, and access to definite diagnostic tools is lacking in…
Background Acute lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) commonly lead people to seek out-of-hours primary
care. Symptoms of lower respiratory tract infections overlap, and access to definite diagnostic tools is lacking in…
Utilization of acute medical services in general practice: a retrospective routine data analysis
Abstract
Background The increasing utilization of emergency departments by patients with acute but non-emergency
medical needs contributes to overcrowding in emergency care. Previous research has mainly focused on hospitals
and out-of-hours care…
Background The increasing utilization of emergency departments by patients with acute but non-emergency
medical needs contributes to overcrowding in emergency care. Previous research has mainly focused on hospitals
and out-of-hours care…
Application of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography in evaluating acute testicular lesions: a retrospective analysis
Abstract
Background Acute complete testicular torsion, acute incomplete testicular torsion, acute testicular ischemia, acute
testicular appendage torsion, and acute epididymo-orchitis are common scrotal emergencies in urology. An…
Background Acute complete testicular torsion, acute incomplete testicular torsion, acute testicular ischemia, acute
testicular appendage torsion, and acute epididymo-orchitis are common scrotal emergencies in urology. An…
Case report : pyridaben poisoning induced acute respiratory and circulating failure
Abstract
Background Pyridaben, a commonly employed pyridazinone insecticide, is extensively utilized in safeguarding crops
against insects and mites. Pyridaben is known to impede mitochondrial complex I activity, inducing mitochondrial
impairment,…
Background Pyridaben, a commonly employed pyridazinone insecticide, is extensively utilized in safeguarding crops
against insects and mites. Pyridaben is known to impede mitochondrial complex I activity, inducing mitochondrial
impairment,…
The association between the severity of out- of-hospital cardiac arrest and the effectiveness of target temperature management: a retrospective study based on prediction models
Abstract
Aim This study aimed to develop prediction models and conduct risk stratifications for patients with out-of-
hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) to identify patients who could benefit from targeted temperature management
(TTM) at…
Aim This study aimed to develop prediction models and conduct risk stratifications for patients with out-of-
hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) to identify patients who could benefit from targeted temperature management
(TTM) at…
Telepsychiatry in the emergency department: a pilot study on remote psychiatric assessment in the Netherlands
Abstract
Background Emergency Departments (EDs) increasingly manage patients in acute psychiatric crisis, often facing
delays due to limited on-site psychiatric specialists. Telepsychiatry offers a potential solution, but its feasibility…
Background Emergency Departments (EDs) increasingly manage patients in acute psychiatric crisis, often facing
delays due to limited on-site psychiatric specialists. Telepsychiatry offers a potential solution, but its feasibility…
Comparative performance of ChatGPT,
Gemini, and final-year emergency medicine
clerkship students in answering multiple-
choice questions: implications for the use of AI
in medical education
Abstract
Background The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into medical education has gained significant attention,
particularly with the emergence of advanced language models, such as ChatGPT and Gemini. While these tools show
promise…
Background The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into medical education has gained significant attention,
particularly with the emergence of advanced language models, such as ChatGPT and Gemini. While these tools show
promise…
Role of contrast enhanced computed
tomography abdomen in the evaluation
of elderly patients presenting to the
emergency with acute abdomen- prospective
observational study
Abstract
Background India’s elderly population is rapidly growing, with 149 million people aged 60 years and above in
2022, projected to double to 347 million by 2050. Diagnosing older adults with acute abdomen in the emergency is
challenging due…
Background India’s elderly population is rapidly growing, with 149 million people aged 60 years and above in
2022, projected to double to 347 million by 2050. Diagnosing older adults with acute abdomen in the emergency is
challenging due…