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Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine, Volume 32, Issue 4, August 2025.Abstract Background Timely decision‐making is critical for managing toxicological exposures; however, many physicians lack toxicology‐specific experience and resources. Objectives This study aimed to assess whether GPT‐4o, an artificial intelligence (AI)‐based decision support system, could provide emergency medicine residents with information for ...
Vildan Ozer +5 more
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Applying Ensemble Ecological Niche Modeling to Identify High Risk Areas for Scorpions' Sting
Ecology and Evolution, Volume 15, Issue 7, July 2025.In this study, we used ecological niche models to map the distribution of eight of the most dangerous scorpion species to quantify sting risk across Iran. We identified the areas where people are most vulnerable to scorpion stings based on exposure to scorpions and limited accessibility to healthcare centers.
Anooshe Kafash +5 more
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Ischemic stroke as a rare complication of scorpion envenomation: a case report [PDF]
Romanian Journal of NeurologyScorpion envenomation is a common medical emergency in tropical regions and is typically characterized by autonomic and cardiovascular manifestations. Neurological complications, particularly ischemic stroke, are exceedingly rare. We report the case of a
Seethalakshmi Natarajan +5 more
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Scorpion envenomation in the Neotropical Savannah: environmental predictors and years of lost life
, 2023 This dataset presents comprehensive information on scorpion envenomation in the Neotropical Savannah region of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It includes data on scorpion sting cases, deaths, severity, age distribution, schooling level, time to seek medical ...
Marques Lopez, V (via Mendeley Data)
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Interrogating stonefish venom: small molecules present in envenomation caused by Synanceia spp.
FEBS Open Bio, Volume 15, Issue 3, Page 399-414, March 2025.Molecular analysis of Synanceia horrida (ShV) and S. verrucosa (SvV) venoms identified three small molecules new to stonefish venom: Gamma‐aminobutyric acid (GABA), choline, and 0‐acetylcholine. Analysis on human nicotinic acetylcholine (nAChRs) and GABAA receptors showed activation of neuronal (α7) and adult muscle‐type (α1β1δε) nAChRs by ShV, while ...
Silvia Luiza Saggiomo +4 more
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Scorpion envenomation-induced acute thrombotic inferior myocardial infarction
Türk Kardiyoloji Derneği Arşivi, 2016 The occurrence of a serious cardiac emergency following scorpion envenomation has rarely been reported and, when so, mostly presented as non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock, or myocarditis.
Ahmet Oytun Baykan +4 more
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Journal of Emergency Practice and Trauma, 2020 Objective: Scorpion stings are common in tropical regions of Iran. Hemiscorpius enischnochela are distributed in southern part of Iran. The venom of this scorpion causes severe hemolysis, hemoglobinuria, and occasionally death.
Mehran Shahi
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Value of troponin levels in the diagnosis of cardiac dysfunction in moderate scorpion envenomation
, 2017 Context: Cardiac dysfunction is one of the most serious consequences of scorpion envenomation. The best tool to evaluate cardiac function is echocardiography, but it is not available at all emergency departments. Many studies aimed to describe biological
M Bouaziz +10 more
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Comprehensive Ayurvedic Management of a Post-Scorpion Envenomation Ulcer: A Case Report
Scorpion envenomation is a common medical emergency in rural regions and may present with manifestations ranging from localized pain to systemic complications.
Dr. Shidin K. Krishnan +4 more
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Echocardiographic changes during acute pulmonary edema subsequent to scorpion sting
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2012 Acute pulmonary edema (APE) occurring after scorpion sting is the leading cause of death of the victims of scorpion envenomation. The APE origin is still questioned by physicians treating these patients.
K Delma
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