Background Adequate training and preparation of medical first responders (MFRs) are
essential for an optimal performance in highly demanding situations like disasters (eg, mass …

Background Diagnostic errors occur frequently, especially in the emergency room. Estimates
about the consequences of diagnostic error vary widely and little is known about the factors …

Background: Today's medical students are growing up in a digital age in which the use of
smartphones and smart devices is now irrevocably part of professional life. However, the …

The combination of an ageing population with improving survival in malignant and non-
malignant disease processes results in a growing cohort of patients with advanced or end …

Objective Skew deviation results from a dysfunction of the graviceptive pathways in patients
with an acute vestibular syndrome (AVS) leading to vertical diplopia due to vertical ocular …

Objective Failure of fixation suppression of spontaneous nystagmus is sometimes seen in
patients with vestibular strokes involving the cerebellum or brainstem; however, the …

A universal anti‐Xa assay for the determination of rivaroxaban, apixaban and edoxaban
drug concentrations would simplify laboratory procedures and facilitate widespread …

Health systems face major challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic with new information
and challenges emerging daily and frequently changing guidelines. Online forward triage …

Abstract Background In Europe, healthcare systems and education, as well as the clinical
care and health outcomes of patients, varies across countries. Likewise, the management of …

Background Up to 20% of patients admitted to an emergency department present with non-
specific complaints. Retrospective studies suggest an increased risk of misdiagnosis and …