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Clinical ResearchInternal Medicine (General)

Impact of a standardised music intervention on serum cortisol among sedated, mechanically ventilated adults in the intensive care unit: A randomised controlled trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of a standardized music intervention on serum cortisol levels in sedated, mechanically ventilated adults in the ICU.

Aust Crit CareSep 18, 2026Read summary
Case ReportEmergency Medicine

Death due to intentional consumption/ingestion of caffeine powder: A case report of the forensic and toxicological evaluation of caffeine intoxication.

A man in his late twenties presented with nausea, vomiting, and tachycardia after intentionally ingesting a high dose of powdered caffeine.

J Forensic Leg MedSep 18, 2026Read case
Case ReportPediatricsOpen access

Delayed Recognition and Drainage of a Pediatric Retropharyngeal Abscess with Parapharyngeal Extension in a Resource-Limited Setting: A Case Report.

A 4-year-old boy presented with 4 days of right lateral neck swelling, fever, muffled voice, and breathing difficulty. Initial ultrasonography suggested Ludwig's angina, but the clinical findings were inconsistent.

Int Med Case Rep JSep 17, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchInfectious Diseases

Factors affecting hand hygiene adherence among critical care healthcare workers: A systematic review.

This PRISMA-guided systematic review examined factors associated with hand hygiene adherence among healthcare workers in intensive care units and emergency departments.

J Infect Public HealthSep 17, 2026Read summary
Case ReportEmergency Medicine

A case of severe multi-system decompression sickness requiring critical care, aggressive fluid resuscitation and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

An experienced recreational diver presented with severe multisystem decompression sickness after eight dives over four days, despite adhering to acceptable dive profiles.

Diving Hyperb MedSep 16, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchEmergency Medicine

Ultrasound protocols used to detect vascular gas emboli in divers: a systematic review.

This systematic review evaluated the use of two-dimensional (2D) ultrasonography protocols for detecting venous gas emboli (VGE) in divers, analyzing studies published since 2015.

Diving Hyperb MedSep 16, 2026Read summary
Case ReportEmergency Medicine

Stroke due to penetrating neck injury inflicted by tiger attack.

A female in her fourth decade presented with altered sensorium, hemiplegia, and hypotension following a tiger attack that resulted in a penetrating neck injury and carotid artery dissection.

BMJ Case RepSep 16, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchPediatrics

Impact of real-time respiratory function monitoring on neonatal mask ventilation training: a multicentre simulation-based crossover study.

This multicentre randomized crossover simulation study evaluated the impact of real-time respiratory function monitor (RFM) feedback on neonatal mask ventilation performance among healthcare professionals.

BMJ Paediatr OpenSep 15, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchEmergency MedicineOpen access

Teaching Acute Coronary Syndrome High-Risk ECG Interpretation and Clinical Decision-Making Through FOAMed Videos and Podcast Versus Print-Based Materials Among Emergency Care Providers: Randomized Controlled Mixed Methods Trial.

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of FOAMed videos and podcasts versus print materials for teaching high-risk acute coronary syndrome (ACS) ECG interpretation among emergency care providers in…

JMIR Med EducSep 15, 2026Read summary
Case ReportEmergency Medicine

A Case of Pneumocephalus on Valsalva Maneuver: A Case Report and Literature Review.

A 45-year-old woman presented with a sudden occipital headache after performing a Valsalva maneuver, without any recent trauma or surgery.

Am J Case RepSep 15, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchGeneral SurgeryOpen access

High-Dose Intravenous Vitamin C and Mortality and Organ Dysfunction in Severe Burn Injury: The VICTORY Randomized Clinical Trial.

The VICTORY trial was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study assessing high-dose intravenous vitamin C in 238 adults with severe burn injuries.

JAMASep 15, 2026Read summary
Case ReportCardiology

A 35-Year-Old Woman Presenting With Life-Threatening Fulminant Myocarditis After COVID-19: A Case Report.

A 35-year-old previously healthy woman presented to the emergency department with severe chest pain, dyspnea, and cardiogenic shock following COVID-19.

Am J Case RepSep 14, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchNeurology

Occlusion site and outcomes in intra-arterial tenecteplase after successful endovascular therapy: a secondary analysis of the ANGEL-TNK trial.

This secondary analysis of the ANGEL-TNK trial evaluated the efficacy of intra-arterial tenecteplase in patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke, focusing on occlusion sites (internal carotid artery vs.

J Neurointerv SurgSep 14, 2026Read summary
Case ReportAnesthesiology

Concurrent Long Thoracic and Lateral Cutaneous Intercostal Nerve Entrapment After Chest Tube Thoracostomy Causing Scapular Winging and Chest Wall Pain: Diagnosis With Ultrasound and Treatment With Hydrodissection.

A 43-year-old man experienced severe left shoulder and chest wall pain six months after chest tube placement for traumatic hemopneumothorax. Examination revealed scapular winging and tenderness at the chest tube scar.

Pain PractSep 12, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchEmergency Medicine

High-Flow Nasal Oxygen Versus Conventional Oxygen Therapy and Non-Invasive Ventilation for Acute Respiratory Failure in the Emergency Department: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated high-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) versus conventional oxygen therapy (COT) and non-invasive ventilation (NIV) for acute respiratory failure in adults in the emergency…

Emerg Med AustralasSep 12, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurology

Pharmacokinetics of Loading Dose Vigabatrin Administered via Enteral Tube in Participants With Post-Anoxic Status Epilepticus.

This study investigated the pharmacokinetics of loading dose vigabatrin in comatose adults with post-anoxic status epilepticus (PASE) as part of an open-label feasibility trial.

PharmacotherapySep 12, 2026Read summary
Case ReportObstetrics & Gynecology

Airway Emergency in a Primigravida Associated With Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion and Placental Abruption Leading to Emergent Cesarean Delivery: A Case Report.

A 23-year-old primigravida with a history of paradoxical vocal fold motion disorder (PVFM) presented with recurrent stridor and acute respiratory distress, requiring endotracheal intubation.

Am J Case RepSep 12, 2026Read case
Case ReportNeurologyOpen access

When thrombus meets intracranial dissection: a tricky decision for intravenous thrombolysis.

A 34-year-old male presented with sudden neurological symptoms. Initial NCCT showed a hyperdense enlargement of the left V4 vertebral artery, and CTA indicated a focal dissection with thrombus.

Neurol SciSep 12, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchNeurologyOpen access

The role of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis and prognosis of traumatic brain injury based on brain CT scans: a systematic review.

This systematic review evaluated the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnosing and predicting outcomes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) using brain CT scans.

Neurosurg RevSep 12, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchInternal Medicine (General)Open access

Safety Profile of the Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug Celecoxib in the Short-Term Management of Acute Non-cancer Pain: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the safety of celecoxib for short-term management of acute non-cancer pain in 10,693 participants across 50 studies.

DrugsSep 12, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchInfectious Diseases

Efficacy of lidocaine spray for pain reduction during rabies immunoglobulin infiltration: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of 10% lidocaine spray for pain reduction during rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) infiltration in 76 adults aged 18-65.

VaccineSep 12, 2026Read summary
Clinical ResearchNeurology

Extending the Treatment Window for Intravenous Thrombolysis in Acute Ischemic Stroke: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) administered beyond 4.5 hours in patients selected by imaging.

Neurol Clin PractSep 11, 2026Read summary
Case ReportNeurology

Subarachnoid haemorrhage associated with septic cavernous sinus thrombosis secondary to odontogenic maxillary sinusitis.

A man in his 50s presented with visual loss, altered consciousness, and shock due to septic cavernous sinus thrombosis from odontogenic maxillary sinusitis, complicated by non-aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage.

BMJ Case RepSep 11, 2026Read case
Clinical ResearchCardiology

Prehospital risk stratification in suspected non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome with point-of-care troponin: an individual patient data meta-analysis.

This meta-analysis evaluated the safety of low-risk stratification for suspected non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) patients in the prehospital setting using clinical risk scores (CRS) and point-of-care…

HeartSep 11, 2026Read summary

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