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The stats, which cover January-March 2026, showed that:
- 23.5% of patients waited over 12 hours before being discharged, admitted or transferred
- Less than a third (30.5%) waited less than four hours

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Waiting times in Northern Irish Emergency Departments are the worst they've ever been, according to the latest official statistics published today.

We are calling on the Northern Ireland Executive to immediately take action - or risk more lives being lost to this crisis.

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The answer is D, well done everyone!

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SUNDAY QUESTION: Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of a patient with Ramsay Hunt syndrome?

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UPDATE: Paediatric cases of Bell’s Palsy are relatively uncommon. Understandably, witnessing a rapidly developing facial asymmetry in a child will cause worried parents/guardians to rush to see a doctor #Blog

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#FacialNerve #Palsy #BellsPalsy #ChildHealth

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NEW: It's a new month, which means another Curriculum Cup. 30 questions. 30 minutes.

Our user picked topic: Mental Health

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#Quiz #Curriculum #MedEdu #Education

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NEW: A 4-year-old boy, previously well, presents to the emergency department (ED) with a 6-day history of high fever, unresponsive to paracetamol.

Which is the most likely diagnosis? #ClinicalCase

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on her right hand. She complains of tingling and numbness of the hand with new onset of right shoulder pain. On secondary survey, the palmar surface of right hand is erythematous. No entry or exit marks found. No collateral injury. #ClinicalCase

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UDPATE: A 24-year-old restaurant cleaner was about to clean an electrical Bain Marie. All of a sudden she noticed a flash of light coming out of the instrument. Although her hand was not in contact on the surface, she immediately developed a burning sensation and erythema [cont]

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In the UK, it can be expected that 1 in 100 women of childbearing age suffering major trauma will be pregnant, although this is likely to be an underestimate

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#Reference: https://t.co/8OaeMNx7r6

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Trauma in pregnancy, whether minor or major, increases the risk of preterm labour, placental abruption, foeto-maternal haemorrhage, and pregnancy loss. Delivery after a traumatic event carries significant risk of morbidity and mortality for both the mother and foetus

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On examination, a tiny bleeding point in the frenulum of the uncircumcised penis is revealed with no swelling, bruising or penile deformity. There is no difficulty in micturition. No injury elsewhere.

What is the most likely diagnosis? #ClinicalCase
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UPDATE: A 22-year-male arrives in the Emergency Department (ED) at midnight with post coital pain & bleeding from the external genitalia. He doesn’t report any audible penile snapping or popping sound during intercourse.

Nothing significant on past medical history.

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The answer is C, well done everyone!

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SUNDAY QUESTION - Which of the following is correct?

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@steve_rinaldi Bang on, well done!

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UPDATE: A 7-year-old child presents to the Paediatric Emergency Department (ED) after falling forward from his scooter onto outstretched hands. His wrist is swollen and painful. The following x-rays are taken.

What is the most likely diagnosis? #SBA

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SUNDAY QUESTION - Which of the following is correct?