WebLog Journal of Emergency Medicine

Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEMs) are a heterogeneous collection of inherited genetic illnesses resulting from abnormalities in enzymes, transport proteins, or cofactors involved in important metabolic pathways. These deficiencies interfere with normal biochemical processes leading to buildup of harmful metabolites, deficiency of important metabolic products and gradual multisystem dysfunction. Vitamin supplementation, dietary modification and supportive care remain the mainstay of…

Background: The accidental inhalation of scarf pins, a growing and preventable respiratory emergency, predominantly affects veiled Muslim women who hold pins in their mouths while adjusting headscarves. This unique cultural hazard poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges and has important public health implications.

Objective: To present our institutional experience with scarf pin inhalation over a 32-year period, detailing the…

The oral cavity harbours a complex community of bacteria that may affect oral and systemic health. Poor oral hygiene favours bacteria growth, responsible for oral disorders such as halitosis, dental caries and periodontal infections. Tooth brushing still is one of the most efficient ways of lowering oral bacteria load.The study was carried out to examine the microorganisms associated with the oral cavities of students before and after teeth brushing among students of Imo State University,…

Hypoglycemia is an important metabolic emergency that must be recognized rapidly and treated without delay in the emergency department, with a clinical spectrum ranging from mild autonomic symptoms to seizures, coma, and permanent neurologic injury. In adults without diabetes, Whipple's triad remains a practical guide in diagnostic evaluation; it consists of symptoms compatible with hypoglycemia, documentation of low plasma glucose, and resolution of symptoms after correction of the glucose…

Objectives: To synthesise and critically examine the most urgent global challenges facing Emergency Medicine (EM), including system pressures, workforce vulnerabilities, climate‑related threats, conflict‑driven emergencies, infectious disease risks, inequities in access, and gaps in digital and research capacity. The review aims to identify cross‑cutting determinants and propose system‑level strategies to strengthen resilience and equity in emergency care…