Near Infrared Spectroscopy as a Diagnostic Tool for Screening of Intracranial Hematomas; A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Introduction: Evidence supports the clinical applicability of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) in intracranial hematoma detection in prehospital settings. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the diagnostic yield of NIRS for detecting intracranial hematoma in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients.

Methods: A systematic search was performed in July 2024 in Medline, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science databases.

Glanders ( infection) in an Iranian man: A case report.

Background: Glanders is a rare disease that has been eradicated in many countries but may be difficult to diagnose due to its nonspecific symptoms. This disease, which can be highly fatal if left untreated, is caused by a bacterium called Burkholderia mallei. Humans can get the disease through contact with infected animals, such as horses.