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Background Gamification can be defined as the use of game design elements in non-game contexts, in this case,
education. As such, gamification seeks to augment the interactive approach of adult learning theory which promotes
ongoing…

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Background Sepsis mortality can be significantly reduced with early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. It
is crucial to have tools that enable the early identification of patients at high risk of sepsis mortality from the triage
stage.…

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Background Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) are the most common cause of drug-induced
angioedema in the United States. Our primary objective was to provide descriptive evidence regarding emergency
department (ED)…

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Background Timely emergency medical services (EMS) are particularly important among trauma patients, as
inefficient EMS systems can result in potentially avoidable death before reaching a hospital. The Dhulikhel Hospital
Dispatch Center…

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Background Adenomyosis, typically associated with heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain, is rarely linked to
neurological complications. This case presents a rare instance of ischemic stroke in a young patient with adenomyosis
and…

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Acute ischemic stroke is a devastating condition that afflicts more than 12 million people every year. Globally, stroke

is the 2nd leading cause of death and 3rd leading cause of disability worldwide. While not all patients can avail…

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Background Emergency department (ED) crowding is a growing concern worldwide and associated with negative
effects. In 2013, 68% of Dutch ED-managers experienced crowding on several days of the week. This resulted into the
introduction in…

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Introduction The coexistence of gallbladder (LSG) and adenomyomatosis (ADM) is extremely uncommon
presenting a novel clinical dilemma that has not been previously documented. LSG refers to a anomaly where the
gallbladder is situated to…

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Background Ampicillin/sulbactam (ABPC/ SBT) is one of the most common β-lactam antibiotics for patients with
status epilepticus complicated with aspiration pneumonia. It is known that β-lactam antibiotics such as penicillin
aggravate…

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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…