Coral Crisis: Palytoxin-Induced Keratoconjunctivitis in Marine Experts.

Palytoxin (PTX or PLTX), a potent and rare marine toxin derived from certain coral species, poses significant risks to human health upon exposure, including the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome. We present a case report detailing the experiences of two expert marine biologists who inadvertently came into contact with palytoxin while handling marine organisms in a controlled environment. Shortly after exposure, both biologists developed severe keratoconjunctivitis, characterized by acute inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea.

Physician-Perceived Barriers to Treating Opioid Use Disorder in the Emergency Department.

Objective We aimed to assess physicians' perceptions of barriers to starting medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in the Emergency Department (ED), views of the utility of MAT, and abilities to link patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) to MAT programs in their respective communities. Methods This was a cross-sectional survey study of American emergency medicine (EM) physicians with a self-administered online survey via SurveyMonkey (Survey Monkey, San Mateo, California). The survey was emailed to the Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine (CORD) listserv and HCA Healthcare affiliated EM residency programs' listservs.

Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Case Report.

The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has had a profound impact on healthcare systems around the world. The emergency department (ED) in particular has become the frontline for the identification and care of these patients. While its effects on respiratory symptoms are well recognized, neurologic manifestations have been rarer.

Transthoracic Echocardiographic Findings of Stanford Type A Aortic Dissection: A Case Report.

Aortic dissection is a well-known, but relatively uncommon diagnosis in the emergency department (ED). With a mortality rate as high as 30 percent, it is important to be able to diagnose quickly and accurately. Definitive diagnosis with imaging studies such as computed tomography angiogram (CTA) can be expensive and time-consuming and may not always be available in the community.

Gender Differences in Outcomes after Non-traumatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage.

Background Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhages (ICH) are serious cerebrovascular events with high morbidity and mortality. They occur in about two million people a year worldwide. While ICH continues to be a focus of research in the medical community, there is little data on the differences in outcomes by gender.