Corneal abrasions account for approximately 10% of eye-related visits to the Emergency Department (ED). The cornea is a highly innervated structure and, thus, remarkably sensitive, making this condition a notoriously painful one.
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Corneal abrasions account for approximately 10% of eye-related visits to the Emergency Department (ED). The cornea is a highly innervated structure and, thus, remarkably sensitive, making this condition a notoriously painful one.
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The burdens associated with the use of traditional anticoagulants such as subcutaneous heparins and oral vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) have spurred the popularity of non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) for stroke prevention in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation and for the prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism.
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Fingertip amputations are common. Treatment options range from healing by secondary intention to flap coverage or replantation. Selection of the appropriate treatment modality depends on the nature of the injury,
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