Tag: emergency medicine
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Travelling this Holiday? Health and Safety Hacks You Need
Heading off on holiday? Prioritize health and safety from the start As the festive season arrives, millions hit the road, air, and rail, eager to swap daily routines for sun, surf, and city escapes. With busy airports, crowded beaches, and unfamiliar destinations, the risk of health issues and injuries rises. Smart planning, practical habits, and…
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Travel Health Hacks for Holiday Travel in SA
Heading into the holidays: why health and safety should be your travel buddy As South Africans look forward to the summer holidays, millions hit the road, air, and coastline with family and friends. Emergency departments, always on high alert this season, remind us that simple, practical health hacks can prevent injuries and illnesses, making the…
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Brainomix 360 Stroke AI Wins Global Health Tech Award
Brainomix Secures Top Honor in Science Category at Global Health Tech Competition Brainomix, a leading innovator in AI-powered imaging for stroke assessment, has been recognized in the prestigious Global Health Tech Competition for its groundbreaking Brainomix 360 Stroke technology. The company, which operates at the intersection of artificial intelligence and radiology, accepted the top prize…
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Spontaneous Passage of an Ingested Bullet Casing in Adolescents
Background Accidental ingestion of foreign objects is a common reason for pediatric and adolescent emergency presentations. While most cases involve children or adults with predisposing factors, rare instances occur in healthy adolescents. Metallic objects, including bullet casings, pose unique clinical considerations due to their shape, sharpness, and potential for impaction or perforation. This case report…
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Spontaneous Passage of a Bullet Casing Ingestion in an Adolescent: A Case Report
Background Foreign body ingestion is a common emergency department presentation, particularly among children and high-risk populations. While most cases involve small, smooth objects that pass without incident, rare incidents occur in healthy adolescents without underlying predisposing factors. This case report documents the spontaneous passage of an accidentally ingested metallic bullet casing by an otherwise healthy…
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Swallowable Bioluminescent Pill Detects Early Gut Ischaemia
Groundbreaking approach to a deadly emergency Researchers from Mass General Brigham and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have unveiled a novel swallowable capsule designed to detect acute mesenteric ischaemia in its earliest stages. The FIREFLI capsule — short for Finding Ischemia via Reflectance of Light — is a light-emitting, battery-powered device that travels through…
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FIREFLI: Ingestible Bioluminescent Pill Aims to Detect Early Gut Ischaemia
Ingestible light to spot a deadly condition early A groundbreaking diagnostic tool could transform how doctors identify acute mesenteric ischaemia, a life‑threatening loss of blood flow to the intestines. Scientists from Mass General Brigham and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed an ingestible capsule that emits light in response to the intestinal environment…
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Swallowable Bioluminescent Pill Detects Early Signs of Gut Ischaemia
A breakthrough in diagnosing a deadly gut emergency Researchers have unveiled a swallowable, light-emitting capsule that can reveal early signs of acute mesenteric ischaemia (AMI), a life-threatening condition caused by reduced blood flow to the intestines. The device, developed by scientists at Mass General Brigham and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), promises a faster,…
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Every Second Counts: Inside Ireland’s Stroke Pathway from First Sign to Recovery
Seizing the Moment: Why Time Is Life in Stroke Care When a stroke hits, every second matters as brain cells begin to die from disrupted blood flow. In Ireland, stroke is not only a medical emergency but a race against time. About one in four people will experience a stroke in their lifetime, and the…
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The Race Against Time: Ireland’s Stroke Care Pathway at Tallaght TUH
Introduction: Every Second Counts in a Stroke Stroke is a sudden emergency that can devastate brain cells within minutes. In Ireland, about one in four people will experience a stroke in their lifetime, and thousands live with after-effects each year. Yet improvements in treatment mean more patients survive with less disability. A visit to Tallaght…