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Evaluation of road traffic injuries in the post- pandemic era: a two-and-a-half-year review of clinical characteristics and outcomes at a major trauma center
Abstract
Background Road traffic crash-related injuries (RTCs) pose a significant public health challenge. In Saudi Arabia, a
notable decline in RTC-related injuries was observed from 2016 to 2020 during the pre-pandemic era. However, the
status…
Background Road traffic crash-related injuries (RTCs) pose a significant public health challenge. In Saudi Arabia, a
notable decline in RTC-related injuries was observed from 2016 to 2020 during the pre-pandemic era. However, the
status…
Under the coconut palm – a retrospective analysis of trauma incidents caused by falling coconuts presenting to emergency department at a tertiary care centre in coastal India
Background Injuries due to falling coconuts are a common yet underreported form of trauma in the tropical regions.
Although these might appear insignificant at first glance, the physical forces involved are potentially fatal. Despite
their global…
Although these might appear insignificant at first glance, the physical forces involved are potentially fatal. Despite
their global…
Oakland score to identify low-risk patients with lower gastrointestinal bleeding performs well among emergency department patients
Abstract
Background The Oakland Score predicts risk of 30-day adverse events among hospitalized patients with lower
gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) possibly identifying patients who may be safe for discharge. The Oakland Score has
not been…
Background The Oakland Score predicts risk of 30-day adverse events among hospitalized patients with lower
gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) possibly identifying patients who may be safe for discharge. The Oakland Score has
not been…
Oakland score to identify low-risk patients with lower gastrointestinal bleeding performs well among emergency department patients
Abstract
Background The Oakland Score predicts risk of 30-day adverse events among hospitalized patients with lower
gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) possibly identifying patients who may be safe for discharge. The Oakland Score has
not been…
Background The Oakland Score predicts risk of 30-day adverse events among hospitalized patients with lower
gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) possibly identifying patients who may be safe for discharge. The Oakland Score has
not been…
A case of stroke as a unique sign of subclinical infective endocarditis by Abiotrophia defectiva: a case report
Abstract
Purpose Here we describe a patient admitted for a stroke that was unexpectedly correlated with subclinical infective
endocarditis attributable to a rarely opportunistic pathogen, Abiotrophia defectiva.
Case report A 75-year-old man…
Purpose Here we describe a patient admitted for a stroke that was unexpectedly correlated with subclinical infective
endocarditis attributable to a rarely opportunistic pathogen, Abiotrophia defectiva.
Case report A 75-year-old man…
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…
Trends in psychiatric emergency visits: insights from France’s largest psychiatric emergency department
Abstract
Introduction Psychiatric emergency departments (EDs) in France have been under pressure from several factors,
exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic led to an increase in psychiatric disorders, particularly anxi-
ety and…
Introduction Psychiatric emergency departments (EDs) in France have been under pressure from several factors,
exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic led to an increase in psychiatric disorders, particularly anxi-
ety and…
Unusual presentation of a patient with partial anomalous pulmonary venous connections without a septal defect: a case report and literature review
Abstract
Introduction Partial anomalous pulmonary vein connections (PAPVC) are rare congenital abnormalities in which one
or more pulmonary veins drain into the right atrium. This pathological condition may present in various ways, such
as chest…
Introduction Partial anomalous pulmonary vein connections (PAPVC) are rare congenital abnormalities in which one
or more pulmonary veins drain into the right atrium. This pathological condition may present in various ways, such
as chest…
Traumatic head injuries in children: demographics, injury patterns, and outcomes in Saudi Arabia
Abstract
Background Traumatic head injuries (THIs) are among the leading cause of mortality and intensive care unit (ICU)
admission in children worldwide. Most of the published literature concerning THIs arises predominantly from North
America and…
Background Traumatic head injuries (THIs) are among the leading cause of mortality and intensive care unit (ICU)
admission in children worldwide. Most of the published literature concerning THIs arises predominantly from North
America and…
Early diagnosis and treatment of Ramsay Hunt syndrome: a case report
Abstract
Background Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS), a rare complication of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) reactivation, presents
with ipsilateral facial paralysis, ear pain, and vesicular rash. Early recognition is crucial for prompt treatment…
Background Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS), a rare complication of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) reactivation, presents
with ipsilateral facial paralysis, ear pain, and vesicular rash. Early recognition is crucial for prompt treatment…