1 Reply We thank Dr. Jolobe for the comments on our paper regarding NT-proBNP to rule-out heart failure among patients with atrial fibrillation [ , ]. Dr. Jolobe raises two…
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…
I am earnestly intrigued by the academic contribution of Traboulsy et al. in their published study [ ]. I have undertaken a comprehensive review of the article and wish 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…
Abstract Background Recent work has demonstrated that children with unintentional cannabis ingestions often undergo extensive ancillary testing such as head imaging or lumbar puncture. To better understand the yield of…
Abstract Background and objectives A Trauma Team Activation (TTA) is initiated when a patient has sustained a life or limb-threatening injury thereby necessitating resources of a large care team. Previously,…
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”…
Abstract Background The pathophysiology of near-hanging in children is different from that of adults due to anatomic, physiologic, and injury-related mechanisms, with evidence suggesting that blunt cerebrovascular injuries (BCVI) and…
