Ear foreign bodies (EFB) are a common complaint in the emergency department (ED), especially among children and adults with mental disabilities or illness. While the obvious presenting complaint of an…
We thank the authors of a letter commenting on our review recently published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine , “High Risk and Low Prevalence Diseases: Acute Limb Ischemia”…
Highlights • The evaluation of the clinical presentation of acute limb ischemia should be qualified by the recognition of a pain-free dimension in its symptomatology:- • A pain-free presentation may…
Abstract Background We sought to determine the impact of the presence of a pharmacist on medication and patient related outcomes during the emergency management of critically ill patients requiring resuscitation…
We thank the authors for their response to our article “Retrospective review of patients with lung cancer presenting emergently” [ ]. Their comments and feedback are insightful and will contribute…
We read with great interest the article by Pettit et al. regarding the importance of the safety-net healthcare system in prompt diagnosis and management of lung cancer patients [ ]….
Abstract Introduction Infected urolithiasis is a serious condition that carries with it a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Objective This review highlights the pearls and pitfalls of infected urolithiasis,…
Abstract Elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) is defined as a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) opening pressure (OP) greater than 25 cmH2O. When a diagnostic lumbar puncture is performed it is useful to…
Abstract Introduction Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare but serious condition that carries with it a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Objective This review highlights the pearls and pitfalls…
Abstract Objective Long COVID has afflicted tens of millions globally leaving many previously-healthy persons severely and indefinitely debilitated. The objective here was to report cases of complete, rapid remission of…
