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Major Trauma – Injuries by Assault

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According to the latest figures (2022), there were approximately 6,000 recorded offences where a child was a victim of violence, including physical assault, sexual abuse, and homicide. How common do you think domestic violence is in adolescent relationships, and is this injury mechanism significant?

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Recognition and Treatment of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

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1 However, many clinical features are common: more than 60 percent of patients present with a degree of neurological involvement, ranging from confusion to stroke and coma. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing ;2022. Even relatively small amounts of anti-ADAMTS13 autoantibodies can lead to TTP. Am J Obstet Gynecol.

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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Background: Refugees on the Rise As of 2022, it was estimated that there were 35.3 These patients suffer from untreated physical injuries, including gunshot wounds, shrapnel, accidents, envenomations, sequelae of physical or sexual assault, and heat exhaustion/heat stroke. Global Trends Report 2022. Accessed May 25, 2022.