SLE patients have a 2- to 3-fold higher risk of intracerebral hemorrhage compared to non-SLE populations
Lupus Patients Face Higher Risk of Brain Bleeding
This literature review and case report analyze the association between systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and intracranial hemorrhage (ICH).…
Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus may face a much higher risk of brain bleeds compared to those without the condition.
Women critically ill adults on EEG have higher intracranial hemorrhage and seizure discharge rates than men
Trial finds women with impaired consciousness have different outcomes
This post hoc analysis of a multicenter randomized trial included 364 critically ill adults requiring electroencephalography. Women showed h…
A trial of critically ill adults found women with impaired consciousness had higher rates of brain bleeding and seizures but similar surviva…
Deep learning pipeline detects vertebral fractures with 92.6% sensitivity and 95.8% specificity in older adults during routine CT scans
Deep Learning Pipeline Detects Spinal Fractures in Routine CT Scans
This guideline outlines a deep learning pipeline for vertebral segmentation, fracture detection, and Schmorl's node identification using 5,0…
A new deep learning pipeline analyzed 5,000 CT scans to detect vertebral fractures and Schmorl's nodes with high accuracy in older adults du…
AI dental reports match human readability but need standardized evaluation before routine clinical implementation
AI dental reports show high accuracy and improved clarity in early review
This scoping review examined seven studies on AI applications for automated dental report generation. Results indicate high accuracy for com…
A review of seven studies found AI-generated dental reports match human accuracy and offer better clarity when simplified, though routine us…
Gut microbiota modulation offers insights for heat stroke prevention and treatment in clinical practice
Gut bacteria may help prevent heat stroke, but human proof is limited
This narrative review examines gut microbiota modulation using probiotics for heat stroke. The authors note that much evidence comes from pr…
A review suggests gut microbiota changes might help prevent heat stroke, yet most evidence comes from animal experiments rather than human t…
Neurostimulation therapies improve swallowing function in acutely ill patients with a standardized mean difference of -0.74
Neurostimulation Therapies Improve Swallowing in Critically Ill Patients
This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated neurostimulation therapies for dysphagia in 2198 acutely and critically ill patie…
A review of 20 studies found that neurostimulation therapies can significantly improve swallowing function in critically ill patients with d…
Initial intraosseous access shows no survival benefit over intravenous access in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
New trial shows bone and vein access methods give similar survival rates for heart stop patients
This randomized clinical trial enrolled 1479 adults with non-traumatic out-of-hospital cardiac arrest to compare initial intraosseous vascul…
Doctors compared putting medicine in a bone versus a vein for adults whose hearts stopped outside a hospital. The study found no important d…
Dengue vaccines lower viremia rates and hemorrhagic fever risk compared to placebo in a meta-analysis of 175434 participants
Dengue vaccines show lower rates of infection and severe fever compared to placebo
This meta-analysis evaluated dengue vaccines versus placebo across 175434 participants. The analysis found lower rates of viremia and hemorr…
A large analysis of dengue vaccines shows they lower the risk of infection and severe fever, with antibody production also increasing.
Immunomodulatory therapies showed no mortality benefit or neurological harm in 2605 adults after cardiac arrest
New drug review shows no benefit for heart attack survivors
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated immunomodulatory therapeutics in adults following in- and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.…
A large review of immune drugs found no clear benefit for heart attack survivors and did not lower death rates within 30 days.
Interleukin-7 therapy improves lymphocyte counts in sepsis and COVID-19 patients
Recombinant human interleukin-7 boosts white blood cells but does not save lives in sepsis or COVID-19
A meta-analysis shows recombinant IL-7 boosts lymphocytes in sepsis and COVID-19, but only reduces secondary infections in COVID-19.
A new analysis shows this drug raises low white blood cell counts in sepsis and COVID-19 but does not lower death risk or improve survival.
ECMO cannulation by intensivists shows 2% per cannula and 5% per patient complication rates in a meta-analysis of 12 studies
Intensivists Can Safely Perform ECMO Cannulation, Review Finds
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated complication rates associated with ECMO cannulation performed by intensivists across 12 s…
A review of 12 studies finds intensivists can safely place ECMO lines, with low complication rates.
Carbon-plated shoes show minimal biomechanical impact in healthy adults
Carbon-plated shoes show little change in leg mechanics
A meta-analysis of fifteen studies found carbon-plated running shoes did not consistently alter leg stiffness or joint power compared to non…
A review of 15 studies finds carbon-plated running shoes do not consistently change leg stiffness or joint power compared to regular shoes.
All Emergency Medicine Articles
- SLE patients have a 2- to 3-fold higher risk of intracerebral hemorrhage compared to non-SLE populations
- Deep learning pipeline detects vertebral fractures with 92.6% sensitivity and 95.8% specificity in older adults during routine CT scans
- Women critically ill adults on EEG have higher intracranial hemorrhage and seizure discharge rates than men
- AI dental reports match human readability but need standardized evaluation before routine clinical implementation
- Gut microbiota modulation offers insights for heat stroke prevention and treatment in clinical practice
- ECMO cannulation by intensivists shows 2% per cannula and 5% per patient complication rates in a meta-analysis of 12 studies
- Dengue vaccines lower viremia rates and hemorrhagic fever risk compared to placebo in a meta-analysis of 175434 participants
- Immunomodulatory therapies showed no mortality benefit or neurological harm in 2605 adults after cardiac arrest
- Initial intraosseous access shows no survival benefit over intravenous access in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
- Neurostimulation therapies improve swallowing function in acutely ill patients with a standardized mean difference of -0.74
- Interleukin-7 therapy improves lymphocyte counts in sepsis and COVID-19 patients
- Carbon-plated shoes show minimal biomechanical impact in healthy adults
- ERAS protocols may reduce opioid use and shorten stays for patients undergoing orthognathic surgery
- Network meta-analysis ranks blood purification strategies for severe acute pancreatitis
- Ectopic thyroid carcinoma survival worsens with age over 50 years and chest or abdominal tumor location
- Ultrasound-facilitated catheter-directed alteplase reduces early recurrence in intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism
- Early Physical Interventions Reduce ICU-Acquired Weakness Risk
- High mortality rates observed in community-acquired pneumonia patients within intensive care units across low- and middle-income regions
- Evidence summary on glycemic variability management in ICU patients with cerebral infarction
- Scoping review maps burden of diabetic emergencies in African healthcare settings
- Meta-analysis of remimazolam versus propofol in mechanically ventilated ICU patients
- Secondary analysis of 342 sepsis patients reveals limited diagnostic utility for serum biomarkers in invasive candidiasis diagnosis
- Intraosseous route for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest linked to lower outcomes than intravenous access
- Case report details fatal rupture of a solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura in a trauma patient
- Conservative oxygen targets show no mortality difference in mechanically ventilated critically ill adults
- Endoscopic Guidance Does Not Reduce Complications in Tracheostomy
- Subprophylactic anti-Xa levels linked to higher venous thromboembolism risk in critically ill adults receiving low-molecular-weight heparin
- Case report and review highlights ultrasound-guided microwave ablation for metastatic breast cancer in a single patient
- Systematic Review of Injury Patterns in Ultimate Frisbee Athletes
- Early aggressive fluid resuscitation shows no difference in respiratory failure days in severe acute pancreatitis
- Sepsis survivors face high readmission, mortality, and long-term impairments
- Meta-analysis shows association between exclusive human milk and reduced mortality in gastroschisis
- Hospitalized children with HMPV infection had 28.0% severe CAP rates and higher risks of wheezing and co-infection
- POCUS and Laparoscopic Repair for Incarcerated Pediatric Direct Inguinal Hernia
- Hands-free carotid ultrasound improves ROSC detection in cardiac arrest
- Continuous glucose monitoring may reduce mortality and hypoglycemia in ICU patients compared to point of care testing
- Selective decontamination of the digestive tract reduces hospital mortality in mechanically ventilated ICU adults
- Pressure-controlled ventilation reduces peak airway pressure in scoliosis surgery
- Higher Intraoperative Mechanical Power Linked to Impaired Oxygenation and Pulmonary Complications After Orthopedic Surgery
- Hypophosphatemia during KRT linked to fewer ventilator-free days in critically ill patients
- Feasibility trial protocol for ultrasonography-guided therapeutic pleural drainage in ICU patients with pleural effusion and respiratory failure
- ICU CogHab cognitive rehabilitation feasibility study in ICU survivors with cognitive impairment
- Non-routine GRV monitoring does not increase feeding intolerance in ventilated adults
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of arterial catheter failure rates in adult critical care settings
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of procalcitonin diagnostic accuracy in community-acquired bacteraemia
- Meta-analysis finds dietary fibre reduces metabolic endotoxemia and inflammatory cytokines
- Large language models show varying accuracy for data extraction in sepsis guidelines
- Federated analytics platform deployment supports cross-border stroke research without reported clinical outcome data
- Umbrella review of 17 reviews on NTS assessment tools in healthcare settings
- Immediate coronary angiography does not alter 30-day mortality in OHCA survivors without ST elevation
- Systematic review of 68 articles shows systemic factors drive 51% of coal industry occupational accident risks
- Machine learning models for predicting emergency department outcomes and routing
- Conservative fluid management shows no difference in tissue perfusion or kidney injury in critically ill adults
- General Anesthesia Associated With Increased Severe Postpartum Hemorrhage Risk Compared to Neuraxial Anesthesia in Cesarean Deliveries
- Prospective observational study of inflammatory mediators in adult ED patients with suspected infection
- Case report reviews modified TCM use in recurrent gestational thrombocytopenia with improved platelet counts
- Low-use wrist-strap restraint strategy did not improve days free of delirium or coma compared with high-use strategy in mechanically ventilated adults
- Pilot study of fluoxetine and calcium in musculoskeletal trauma victims showed no measurable benefit
- Systematic review outlines EPI-DOM framework for assessing welfare in tilapia across laboratory and production systems
- Systematic review evaluates NLP models for triage accuracy against human triage in outpatient specialist referrals
- FirstCPR cluster randomised trial process evaluation finds leadership and champions drive community BLS uptake
- Corticosteroids reduce short-term and long-term mortality in adult sepsis patients according to a systematic review
- Simplified ventilator built from automotive parts delivered tidal volumes up to 600 mL in severe lung disease models
- Thiamin supplementation associated with reduced mortality in septic shock patients
- Higher plasma potassium levels associate with increased 30-day mortality in ED patients
- A 1-hour sepsis bundle is associated with reduced short-term mortality compared to non-bundle care in a meta-analysis of 4435 patients
- Immune dysregulation score predicts mortality and identifies hydrocortisone responders in community-acquired pneumonia
- Diaphragm ultrasound combined with D-RSBI predicts weaning outcomes in neurocritical patients on mechanical ventilation
- Neuropsychiatric documentation varies widely in adult ED patients with behavioral health complaints requiring clearance
- CytoSorb hemoadsorption shows no benefit and potential harm in small septic shock trial
- AI applications in acute care showed potential but face significant implementation challenges
- Mini-review examines MRSA-influenza co-infection pathogenesis and adjunctive therapies
- EMG provides diagnostic and therapeutic guidance for patients with cervical dystonia
- Retrospective study describes injury patterns and tetanus vaccination practices in Hangzhou trauma patients
- Mini-review examines operational definitions for precision perioperative AI applications
- Early supplemental parenteral nutrition may reduce ventilation time and ICU stay in older underfed ICU patients
- Meta-analysis identifies clinical signs associated with sepsis and mortality in young infants
- Neostigmine infusion in septic shock linked to lower TNF-alpha and 28-day mortality in single-center RCT
- Socioeconomic factors associated with increased mortality in adults with sepsis or septic shock
- Video call-assisted dispatcher guidance improves CPR quality metrics in simulation study of untrained students
- Nurse-led sedation protocols reduce mortality and delirium in mechanically ventilated ICU patients
- Early nutritional support nursing interventions reduce mechanical ventilation and hospital stay in critical cardiac surgery patients
- In adult ED encounters, clinician engagement with EHR-based SDOH data was rare but higher in opioid use disorder cases
- Prehospital point-of-care blood gas analysis associated with higher ambulatory treatment and admission rates in adult EMS patients
- Video laryngoscopes improve success rates and reduce dental compression compared with direct laryngoscopes in pediatric cardiac arrest simulations
- Multi-component environmental control intervention shows feasibility for sleep promotion in ventilated ICU patients
- Meta-analysis finds diaphragmatic atrophy and weakness in critically ill patients on ventilation or with sepsis
- Liposomal bupivacaine, nerve blocks compared to lidocaine for skin graft donor site pain in burn patients
- Supraglottic airway versus endotracheal intubation shows no overall survival benefit in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
- PDCA Cycle Intervention Improves Critical Value Management Rate in Primary Healthcare Institutions
- Network meta-analysis finds PMX and HA 330 blood purification may reduce mortality in severe septic shock
- Testosterone gel fails to normalize serum levels in critically ill ICU patients in pilot RCT
- Remimazolam infusion associated with easier mask ventilation than propofol during anaesthesia induction
- Higher baseline chondroitin sulfate predicts greater mortality benefit from restrictive fluid strategy in sepsis
- VR and in-person sepsis simulation show similar skill outcomes in medical student pilot study
- Serum procalcitonin shows moderate accuracy for sepsis diagnosis in critically ill ICU patients
- NIRS-measured cerebral oxygen saturation predicts ROSC and neurological outcomes in adult cardiac arrest
- Inspiratory muscle training shows no clear effect on physical function in critically ill adults on mechanical ventilation
- Balanced salt solution in pediatric septic shock linked to lower AKI and RRT rates versus normal saline