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Haemorrhagic stroke in the Democratic
Republic of the Congo: a neglected
neurosurgical emergency care in a health
system with critical gaps: a mini review
Abstract
Haemorrhagic stroke, caused by bleeding in the brain, is one of the most dangerous types of stroke. It kills many
people and leaves others with lifelong disabilities. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), this problem is
serious…
Haemorrhagic stroke, caused by bleeding in the brain, is one of the most dangerous types of stroke. It kills many
people and leaves others with lifelong disabilities. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), this problem is
serious…
Comparison of two electronic medical record-
based frailty assessment tools and their
association with adverse outcomes in older
hospitalized patients with urgent admissions
Frailty assessment is crucial for predicting outcomes in acute care settings; however, its application
remains challenging. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate and compare two electronic medical record-based tools—
the Canadian Institute for…
remains challenging. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate and compare two electronic medical record-based tools—
the Canadian Institute for…
Evaluation of road infrastructure in Yerevan,
Armenia through the lens of pedestrian
and child safety: a school-based analysis
Abstract
Introduction Traffic-related injury is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, especially among children.
In Armenia, traffic-related mortality rates are the second highest among European Union and former Soviet…
Introduction Traffic-related injury is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, especially among children.
In Armenia, traffic-related mortality rates are the second highest among European Union and former Soviet…
Exertional heat stroke with multiorgan
dysfunction in a community sports event: case
report and one-month follow-up
Abstract
Background Exertional heat stroke (EHS) is a life-threatening emergency characterized by central nervous system
(CNS) dysfunction with hyperthermia and frequent multiorgan injury. Although outcomes have improved with rapid
on-site cooling…
Background Exertional heat stroke (EHS) is a life-threatening emergency characterized by central nervous system
(CNS) dysfunction with hyperthermia and frequent multiorgan injury. Although outcomes have improved with rapid
on-site cooling…
Fatal late cardiovascular sequelae
of previously unrecognized Kawasaki disease
in 12-year-old child
Abstract
Background Kawasaki disease (KD), previously termed mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, is a childhood
vasculitis affecting medium-sized arteries and is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. It primarily
affects children…
Background Kawasaki disease (KD), previously termed mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, is a childhood
vasculitis affecting medium-sized arteries and is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. It primarily
affects children…
Preliminary investigation of bacterial surface
contamination in emergency ambulances
in South Korea
Abstract
Background Emergency ambulances are vital in prehospital care but carry a high risk of healthcare-associated
infections due to confined spaces, high patient turnover, and brief cleaning intervals. Routine disinfection protocols
are in…
Background Emergency ambulances are vital in prehospital care but carry a high risk of healthcare-associated
infections due to confined spaces, high patient turnover, and brief cleaning intervals. Routine disinfection protocols
are in…
Second victims among emergency medical
dispatchers in Germany: a cross-sectional
study (SeViD-VII)
Abstract
Background Emergency Medical Dispatchers (EMDs) play a critical role in coordinating emergency responses while
being remotely exposed to distressing incidents. The Second Victim Phenomenon (SVP) refers to emotional distress
experienced by…
Background Emergency Medical Dispatchers (EMDs) play a critical role in coordinating emergency responses while
being remotely exposed to distressing incidents. The Second Victim Phenomenon (SVP) refers to emotional distress
experienced by…
Usefulness of S100β protein in patients
on antithrombotic drugs with mild traumatic
brain injury: a prospective cohort study in an
emergency department
Abstract
Background S100β protein has interesting metrological characteristics in the general population with mild
traumatic brain injury (TBI) but its value in the subpopulation of patients on antithrombotic drugs (ATD) remains
poorly…
Background S100β protein has interesting metrological characteristics in the general population with mild
traumatic brain injury (TBI) but its value in the subpopulation of patients on antithrombotic drugs (ATD) remains
poorly…
Abdominal computed tomography use in the
emergency department among children
with abdominal pain: a retrospective analysis
Abstract
Background Acute abdominal pain is a common cause of visits to the pediatric emergency departments (ED). In
recent years, abdominal computed tomography (CT) has emerged as an increasingly used imaging modality due
to its diagnostic value…
Background Acute abdominal pain is a common cause of visits to the pediatric emergency departments (ED). In
recent years, abdominal computed tomography (CT) has emerged as an increasingly used imaging modality due
to its diagnostic value…
Biomarkers and clinical rules for the
management of mild traumatic brain injury:
a narrative review
Abstract
Background Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) accounts for 80% of TBI cases. Although only 16% show intracranial
lesions and
Background Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) accounts for 80% of TBI cases. Although only 16% show intracranial
lesions and