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Case Report | May 15, 2026
Hunan hand syndrome: benign capsaicininduced contact dermatitis presenting with alarming symptoms
Sarah Sultan , Sarah Mohammed Bin Hariz , Yassin Mohammed Saeed Hamad , Ayesha Almemari
Year: 2026
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Background: Hunan hand syndrome (HHS) is a painful, self-limited capsaicin-induced contact dermatitis that occurs after exposure to Capsicum species. Capsaicin activates transient receptor potential vanilloid-1 receptors on nociceptive fibers, producing intense burning pain that can mimic the sensation of burns or allergic reactions. Although benign, HHS can prompt emergency department... Continue Reading
Original Article | May 15, 2026
Incidence of contrast-induced acute kidney injury in patients with stroke who present to the Emergency Department in the central region of Saudi Arabia
Zainab Alhussain , Abdullah Alhwaid , Ahmed Alkhazi , Mohammed Alsheddi , Aminah Alturki , Fahad Alhawas , Hind Alabdulatif , Malak Alsugayer , Sara Habib , Shaden Alharbi
Year: 2026
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Background: Contrast Media (CM) imaging is a critical component of acute stroke management. Nevertheless, the risk of Post-Contrast Acute Kidney Injury (PC-AKI) in patients who undergo computed tomography angiography (CTA) or computed tomography perfusion (CTP) is a topic of controversy.Aim: This study aimed to estimate the incidence and assess the... Continue Reading
Review Article | May 15, 2026
The Use of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Non-Trauma Cardiac Arrest: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Diagnostic Accuracy and Therapeutic Impact
Asaad S. Shujaa , Rasha Buhumaid , Nora Fahad Alabdulkareem , Muzn Saud Alharbi , Norah A. Bin Sulaiman , Lina Talal Alotabi
Year: 2026
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Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has emerged as a transformative diagnostic tool in cardiac arrest management, particularly for non-trauma cases, offering clinicians real-time, dynamic imaging to guide resuscitation efforts. As with any relatively new area of study, previous research on POCUS is limited, and there is a lot of heterogeneity in studies’... Continue Reading
Original Article | May 15, 2026
Migraine Attack Related to Shift Work in Emergency Residents at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Hospitals – Cross-Sectional Study
Abeer Ghawnni , Fahad Almohaizey , Maha Abowadaan
Year: 2026
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Objective: This study aimed to assess migraine prevalence and shift work-related factors among emergency residents in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Methods: A cross-sectional study enrolled 376 emergency residents. A validated questionnaire and Migraine Disability Assessment Test (MIDAS) were used to collect the data from the emergency residents.Results: Out of 376 emergency medicine... Continue Reading
Review Article | May 15, 2026
Pediatric pain: SMARTER , SAFER, KINDER: a narrative review
Yara AlGoraini , Sergey Motov
Year: 2026
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Background: Although pain is one of the most frequent reasons for pediatric emergency department (ED) visits, it continues to be underappreciated, underassessed, and undertreated. Despite the availability of validated pain scales and evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies, many children leave the ED without adequate relief. The consequences of poorly managed... Continue Reading

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