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Case Report

Pre-Flight Pericardiocentesis Prior to Aeromedical Transportation in a Patient with Cardiac Tamponade: Case Report

Supinya Wannachotphawet; Boriboon Chenthanakij*; Krongkarn Sutham; Pavita Laohakul

Cardiac tamponade is the decompensated phase of cardiac compression from intrapericardial fluid pressure. When the hemodynamic is compromised, an intervention such as pericardiocentesis is required. In a primarily rural region where urgent procedures are unavailable, and the duration of ground transportation is not compatible, aeromedical transportation may play an important role.

Short Commentary

Two Important Approaches in the Field of Emergency Medicine

Viktor Chernyak; Volodymyr Nevstruev; Yuri Zabulonov; Volodymyr Krasnoholovets*

We describe two of our initiatives that have been successfully applied to the treatment of patients, and which may be particularly successful in the case of emergency medicine. They are water with a positive oxidation reduction potential and magnetic laser therapy.

Research Article

The Impact of Platelets and their Derivatives on the Progression to Decompensation in Patients with Hepatitis B-Related Cirrhosis

Aylin Dolu Karaca; Mehdi Karasu*; Yücel Karaca; Emin Bodakçı; Nesibe Aydoğdu; Yılmaz Bilgiç

Chronic Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection often progresses to cirrhosis, which can lead to decompensation and increased morbidity. Predicting decompensation in HBV-related cirrhosis remains clinically challenging. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the utility of platelet count and its derivatives Mean Platelet Volume (MPV), Platelet Distribution Width (PDW), Plateletcrit (PCT) as markers for predicting decompensation in patients with HBV-related cirrhosis.

Research Article

Internet Addiction among Egyptian Teens during COVID 19 Pandemic

Armaneous Fekrey Armaneous*; Hanan Atta; Alshaimaa Adel Elkhatib; Alshaimaa Fouad Kamal; Sara Fawzy Sallam

Teens' lifestyles have changed significantly during and after COVID-19 epidemic, and they have started engaging in risky health behaviours like using smartphones more frequently. Everyone is compelled to use their smartphone more frequently than usual to access daily necessities during the COVID 19 pandemic lockdown.

Research Article

Carboxyhemoglobin in Critically Ill Septic Patients

Atthaphong Phongphithakchai*; Akinori Maeda; Yukiko Hikasa; Sofia Spano; Nuttapol Pattamin; Anis Chaba; Glenn Eastwood; Helen Young; Leah Peck; Rinaldo Bellomo

Sepsis-associated prognostic biomarkers are potentially useful for patient selection and stratification into sepsis trials. An elevated Carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) reflects heme degradation and, indirectly, red cell injury and is readily and freely available with Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) measurements.

Research Article

A Pilot Study to Examine the Relationship between Oral Health and Mental Health in Individuals with Substance Use Disorder

Amrutha Vadrevu; Suchismita Ray*

Substance abuse disorders are highly prevalent in the United States. Research increasingly indicates a strong correlation between Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and oral health diseases.

Research Article

The Effect of Mesalazine on Male Mice Model with Ulcerative Colitis

Bo-Ran An*; Yangyang Wang; Jinging Wang; Jiali Zhu; Zhe Jia

To investigate the effect of mesalazine on Ulcerative Colitis (UC) in male mice model. Male mice aged 6-8 weeks were selected and randomly divided into Dextran Sodium Sulfate group (DSS group), mesalazine group (Tr group), and Control group (Con group).

Short Report

Rare Complication of Fournie's gangrene following Alcohol Sclerotherapy for Hydrocele: A Case Report

José Cherem; João Pedro de Sá Pereira; Laryssa Chaves Vieira; Joziana Muniz de Paiva Barçante*

We present a rare case of an 80-year-old male with a longstanding, asymptomatic right hydrocele seeking repair. Hydrocele, characterized by an abnormal accumulation of serous fluid between the parietal and visceral layers of the tunica vaginalis, is a common condition affecting adult males.

Case Report

A Rare Neonatal Presentation of KBG Syndrome with a Novel Genetic Mutation of KIAA1109-Related Syndrome: A Case Report

Nagendra k Monangi*; Vidhya Ravichandran; Swaroopa Andavarapu; Sophia Tahir; Thomas Nienaber

KBG syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that presents with variable clinical features involving multiple systems and is caused by pathogenic variants in the ANKRD11 gene. The KIAA1109-related syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive inherited disorder

Short Commentary

Relationship Between Oral Health and Mental Health in Individuals with Substance Use Disorder: A Short Commentary

Amrutha Vadrevu; Weili Lu; Suchismita Ray*

Substance use disorders are highly widespread in the United States, exerting significant adverse effects on individuals' well-being, overall contentment, and societal functionality. Our review of the literature shows a close connection between Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and oral health problems, revealing a mutual association between drug addiction and oral health.

Research Article

Testing for Primary Hyperaldosteronism in Resistant Essential Hypertensive Patients

Mona Mansor; Ahmed Rabie; Fatma Abd-Elhafiz; Randa Salam; Marwa Fathy; Abeer Awad Abdellatif*

Hypertension is a common condition that affects many people all over the world. It could be associated with several complications especially in cases of resistant hypertension. Many clinical practice guidelines recommend screening for primary aldosteronism especially in persons with resistant hypertension owing to the worse prognosis when compared with blood pressure-matched essential hypertension.

Research Article

Impact of a Point-of Care Ultrasound Examination on the Management of Acute Respiratory or Circulatory Failure Patients in the Emergency Department: The Impulse Before-and-After Implementation Study

Sandra Bieler; Damien Tagan; Olivier Grosgurin*

Despite its diagnostic accuracy, the clinical impact of the use of Point-of-care Ultrasound (POCUS) in the emergency department (ED) is not well described, especially when performed by junior in-training residents. To assess the effect of a short, structured POCUS training program on the management of ED patients by in-training residents.

Case Report

Hypoganglionosis and Isolated Crohn's Disease of the Terminal Ileum Presenting with Perforation Mimicking Appendicular Mass in a 72-Year-Old Asian Lady

Devkumar Jitendra Govani; Miss Indre Zaparackaite; Shailinder Jit Singh; Debashish Bhattacharya; Swamy KB; Rafael Cavalcante Correia; Partap Kumar Midha; Ramnik V Patel*

A very unusual and interesting case of a 72-year-old Indian female with a background of chronic constipation since early infancy presented in emergency critical condition with acute perforative peritonitis and right lower quadrant fullness, guarding and tenderness.

Research Article

Treatment Outcomes of Mechanically Ventilated Patients with COVID-19 and Associated Factors among Hospitalized Patients at ICU of SPHMMC, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Shimelis korbu; Mariamawit Solomon; Etsegent Aklog; Ayalew Zewdie; Derejit Mamo; Yonas Keflegn; Filagot Mesfin; Alem Deksisa*

Introduction: Coronavirus (CoV) is derived from the word 'corona' meaning 'crown' in Latin. Coronavirus causes a range of human respiratory tract infections varying from mild cold to severe respiratory distress syndrome. Nowadays, due to the limited number of ICU beds and ventilators and the increasing number of patients with COVID-19 infection requiring MV data on patient characteristics, and outcomes of critical illness from COVID-19 are needed to inform decision-making about resource allocation, critical care capacity, and treatment of patients.