This paper looks at the current discourse surrounding meaning generation in videogames. We examine theories on the generation of meaning through narratives, and game mechanics and action. Recognising their effectiveness, we present an alternative based on the friction between narrative, mechanics, and action for generating meaning. Our primary goal is to complement existing paradigms, thus presenting creatives ...
Introduction: Psychiatric comorbidities have a significant impact on patients’ quality of life and often go undetected in neurologic practice. The aim of this study was to describe and characterize psychiatric comorbidities among patients hospitalized due to a neurologic disorder in mainland Portugal.Methods: A retrospective observational study was performed by analyzing hospitalization with a primary diagnosis...
Introduction: Endograft limb kinking remains one of the major causes of secondary interventions and rehospitalisation after Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). However, the importance of improving limb patency has received little focus. Endograft limb kinking also remains ill-defined, with considerable variability in the literature concerning its clinical presentation and natural history. The purpose of this p...
Introduction: Splenic artery pseudoaneurysms (SAP) represent a rare clinical entity typically caused by sequelae of pancreatitis or abdominal trauma. Unprovoked, spontaneous SAP are exceedingly rare, with only two other case reports in the literature up to date. In this paper we pretend to present a case of a ruptured idiopathic SAP successfully treated endovascularly.Methods: Relevant medical da...
Introduction: Infectious celiac artery aneurysm (ICAA) is an extremely rare diagnosis, and only a few cases have been reported in the literature to date. We aimed to review this rare clinical entity, focusing on diagnosis and treatment strategies.Methods: A systematic literature review was performed using MEDLINE database according to the PRISMA guidelines.Results: A total of 11 cases of ICAA were identifi...
Introduction: Acute carotid stent thrombosis (ACST), defined according to the Academic Research Consortium as occurring in the first 24 hours after the procedure, is described as an exceedingly rare complication of CAS but it can lead to catastrophic neurologic consequences. The European Society for Vascular Surgery updated guidelines state thrombolysis and intravenous abciximab may be effective, but provi...
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Aim: Carotid blowout syndrome is a rare but devastating complication of head and neck malignancy, and is associated with a reported mortality and neurologic morbidity of 40% and 60% respectively. The aim of this case report is to present our experience with a single case of massive haemorrhage from the internal carotid artery (ICA) in a previously irradiated neck treated with a stentgraft, hence maintaining car...
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