A novel interpretable deep learning model for diagnosis in emergency department dyspnoea patients based on complete data from an entire health care system

A novel interpretable deep learning model for diagnosis in emergency department dyspnoea patients based on complete data from an entire health care system

Background Dyspnoea is one of the emergency department’s (ED) most common and deadly chief complaints, but frequently misdiagnosed and mistreated. We aimed to design a diagnostic decision support which classifies dyspnoeic ED visits into acute heart failure (AHF), exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (eCOPD), pneumonia and “other diagnoses” by using deep learning and complete,…

TRT’s Misguided Mockery

TRT’s Misguided Mockery

Turkey’s state broadcaster TRT has produced a clip mocking Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and distorting historical facts about his father, the late Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. The Shah’s legacy includes significant economic growth, modernization, and a substantial reduction in poverty in Iran. Given Turkey’s own human rights issues under President Erdoğan, there is a…

Effectiveness and Safety of the ESC‐TROP (European Society of Cardiology 0h/1h Troponin Rule‐Out Protocol) Trial

Effectiveness and Safety of the ESC‐TROP (European Society of Cardiology 0h/1h Troponin Rule‐Out Protocol) Trial

Background: European guidelines recommend the use of a 0h/1h hs‐cTn (high‐sensitivity cardiac troponin) protocol in patients with acute chest pain. We aimed to determine the performance of this protocol in routine care when supplemented with patient history and ECG and a recommendation to refrain from noninvasive testing in low‐risk patients. Methods and Results: This was…

Patterns of care contacts in the final year of life among opioid overdose fatalities in southern Sweden: a latent class analysis
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Patterns of care contacts in the final year of life among opioid overdose fatalities in southern Sweden: a latent class analysis

Background Understanding the heterogeneity of opioid overdose fatalities is critical to developing effective preventive interventions. This study examines patterns of care contacts among people who subsequently died from opioid overdose. The aim was to identify distinct groups of deceased individuals, based on their contacts with different care agencies in their last year of life. Methods…

A Forensic Epidemiological Perspective on Single Stab Injuries to the Trunk in Surviving Assault Victims [German]
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A Forensic Epidemiological Perspective on Single Stab Injuries to the Trunk in Surviving Assault Victims [German]

This study examines whether injury characteristics in surviving victims of assaults with single stab wounds to the trunk are comparable to those observed in homicide cases. Using data from the Swedish National Board of Forensic Medicine for assault cases (2016-2017) and forensic autopsy data for homicides (2010-2021), a total of 152 assault survivors were compared…

Lethal injuries in single stabs to the trunk – A study on homicides and suicides in Sweden
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Lethal injuries in single stabs to the trunk – A study on homicides and suicides in Sweden

Introduction Homicides using knives or other sharp objects are the most common type of homicide in Europe, and the second most common type of homicide worldwide. In contrast, suicides using sharp objects are rarer, constituting only a few per cent of all suicides in western countries. We investigated single stab injuries to the trunk in…

The Illusion of Choice: Islamic Republic’s Presidential Elections

The Illusion of Choice: Islamic Republic’s Presidential Elections

After the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash, the Islamic Republic of Iran announced new presidential elections. The Guardian Council, a key body loyal to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, rigorously vetted and excluded candidates, ensuring only regime-approved individuals could run. The superficial conservative versus reformist narrative highlights that approved candidates, including the so-called…

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Designation as a Terrorist Organization
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Designation as a Terrorist Organization

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), established in 1979 to safeguard Iran’s theocratic regime, operates independently from the nation’s regular military. It focuses on both domestic security and foreign missions, notably through its specialized Quds Force. Over the years, the IRGC has evolved into a formidable force engaged in global acts of terrorism and espionage….