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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…
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…
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…
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…
The impact of a targeted Arab Board of Emergency Medicine examination
preparation course on resident success rates
Abstract
Background The Arab Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) examination is a critical milestone for emergency
medicine residents (EMRs) aiming to transition to independent practice. Prior to this study, no structured course had
been…
Background The Arab Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) examination is a critical milestone for emergency
medicine residents (EMRs) aiming to transition to independent practice. Prior to this study, no structured course had
been…
Precision education – a call to action to transform medical education
Abstract
Background Institutions, departments, and individuals are increasingly facing challenges to determine how to
enable their learners to acquire and curate rapidly changing knowledge and to foster the creation of lifelong learners
in this…
Background Institutions, departments, and individuals are increasingly facing challenges to determine how to
enable their learners to acquire and curate rapidly changing knowledge and to foster the creation of lifelong learners
in this…
Artificial intelligence in gynecologic and obstetric emergencies
Abstract
Background Artificial intelligence (AI) uses a process by which machines perform human-like functions such as
automated clinical decisions. This may operate efficiently in gynecologic and obstetric emergencies. We aimed to
review the role…
Background Artificial intelligence (AI) uses a process by which machines perform human-like functions such as
automated clinical decisions. This may operate efficiently in gynecologic and obstetric emergencies. We aimed to
review the role…
Impact of physician group practice in the operations, quality of care, and service satisfaction in the non-urgent section of an emergency department in a tertiary hospital in the Philippines: a mixed methods study
Abstract
Background The Emergency Department (ED) is a primary source of healthcare services for patients with non-
urgent conditions in the Philippines. The adaptation of physician group practice (GP) in the ED has gained popularity
in the…
Background The Emergency Department (ED) is a primary source of healthcare services for patients with non-
urgent conditions in the Philippines. The adaptation of physician group practice (GP) in the ED has gained popularity
in the…
Point of care ultrasound in rapid diagnosis of acute cholangitis and emphysematous cholecystitis: a case report
Abstract
Background Emphysematous cholecystitis is a rare and rapidly progressive disease that requires prompt diagnosis
and intervention. Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is a useful diagnostic imaging tool in the emergency department
that can…
Background Emphysematous cholecystitis is a rare and rapidly progressive disease that requires prompt diagnosis
and intervention. Point of care ultrasound (POCUS) is a useful diagnostic imaging tool in the emergency department
that can…