Acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP) is a rare hematological emergency characterized by microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, fever, and multiorgan failure due to autoimmune-mediated deficiency in ADAMTS-13 activity.
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Acute asthma is a common medical emergency that is often poorly assessed and managed. Initial evaluation should include a review of historical factors for identifying high risk patients; appropriate evaluation of the current exacerbation, including an objective assessment of airflow obstruction; and, in parallel, initiation of therapy with controlled oxygen therapy, regular bronchodilator therapy and, in most cases, systemic corticosteroids.
Published in 04 January 2006
to investigate the knowledge and attitudes of general dental practitioners (GDPs) on the emergency management of avulsed teeth.
Published in 06 January 2020
Pilonidal disease (PD) is a debilitating condition characterised by the infection of subcutaneous tissue in the sacrococcygeal area.
Published in 08 August 2022
The objective of this study was to describe the epidemiology of severe hypoglycaemia in Kuwait, aiming to provide a preliminary background to update the current guidelines and improve patient management.
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Introduction Despite significant advances in the field of medicine, sepsis is constantly growing as a major public health concern.
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We conducted this systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to investigate the prophylactic role of oral nystatin in the prevention of fungal colonization in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants compared with placebo or no treatment intervention.
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In mid-1994, non-Kuwaiti expatriates constituted 61.7% of the total population of Kuwait (1.75 million).
Published in 09 November 1996
Dispatcher assisted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (DACPR) by Emergency medical services has been shown to improve rates of early out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) recognition and early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for OHCA. This study measures the impact of introducing DACPR on OHCA recognition, CPR rates and on patient outcomes in a pilot region in Kuwait.
Published in 11 January 2019
Bochdalek hernias are diaphragmatic defects seen in pediatrics. About 5-25% of the cases are diagnosed in adulthood, and present with symptoms of chest and abdominal problems.
Published in 03 December 2019
Data on spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is based on European and North American registries.
Published in 01 January 2021
Errors in medication use are a patient safety concern globally, with different regions reporting differing error rates, causes of errors and proposed solutions.
Published in 11 January 2018
The objective of this study is to describe the epidemiology and causes of traumatic cardiac arrest (TCA) in Kuwait aiming to provide a preliminary background to update the current guidelines and improve patients' management.
Published in 06 May 2020
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rapidly progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects the upper and lower motor neurons.
Published in 10 June 2020
In the absence of evidence from randomised controlled trials, observational data can be used to emulate clinical trials and guide clinical decisions. Observational studies are, however, susceptible to confounding and bias. Among the used techniques to reduce indication bias are propensity score matching and marginal structural models.
Published in 03 January 2023
The aim of this study was to determine in-hospital mortality in patients presenting with severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and to evaluate for any differences in outcome according to sex differences.
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Fungal infections are becoming one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in people with weakened immune systems. Mycoses are becoming more common, despite greater knowledge and better treatment methods, due to the regular emergence of resistance to the antifungal medications used in clinical settings.
Published in 03 January 2023
This study aims to investigate in-hоsрitаl mоrtаlity in severe асute resрirаtоry syndrоme соrоnаvirus 2 раtients strаtified by serum ferritin levels.
Published in 12 January 2021
The goal of this study was to investigate in-hospital mortality in patients suffering from acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) relative to the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and to determine if there are gender disparities in outcome.
Published in 10 January 2022
Comparison is an important role in the quality control and quality assurance for any measuring system. Due to the future legal regulations regarding radon levels in the air, maintaining the system quality and harmonization of results as well as validation of radon and thoron measuring systems is important.
Published in 12 October 2019