Trial Assay for Safe First-Aid Protocol for the Stinging Sea Anemone Anemonia viridis (Cnidaria: Anthozoa) and a Severe Toxic Reaction

Anemonia viridis is an abundant and widely distributed temperate sea anemone that can form dense congregations of individuals.Despite the potential severity of its sting, few detailed cases have been reported.We report a case of a severe toxic reaction following an A.viridis sting in a 35-year-old oceanographer.She developed severe pain, itching, r

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Non-invasive management of severe subcutaneous emphysema in a pediatric asthma exacerbation: a case report and review

Abstract Background Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) and subcutaneous emphysema (SE) are rare, severe, and potentially life-threatening complications associated with asthma exacerbation.Most of these conditions are benign grip with wire and self-limiting.However, the overlapping symptoms between asthma exacerbation and pneumomediastinum (PM) may

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Hypercalcemia: A complicated puzzle

This is a mini-review concerning hypercalcemia of malignancy that represents a challenging condition requiring rapid management, not only in relationship with short term complications, but also with long term mortality concerning the originating tumor approach (if feasible).Hypercalcemia on a patient with previously known or unknown cancer may King

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