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View article: A Single Case Study on Ayurvedic Approch to Thamaka Shwasa (Bronchial Asthma)
A Single Case Study on Ayurvedic Approch to Thamaka Shwasa (Bronchial Asthma) Open
Ayurveda aims at “swasthasya swaasthya rakshaana and aturasya vikara prashamana” i.e, maintaining the health of the healthy individual and restore the health of the diseased through various Ayurvedic treatment and following wholesome diet …
View article: Challenges in cyto-diagnosis: a report of 2 interesting cases of pseudomyxoma peritonei
Challenges in cyto-diagnosis: a report of 2 interesting cases of pseudomyxoma peritonei Open
Diffuse intra-abdominal gelatinous or mucinous ascites is commonly known as pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP). It is a clinical entity rather than a histological diagnosis and usually results from peritoneal dissemination of mucus producing neo…
View article: Opioid Epidemic Policy: Predictive Power of Collaborative Quantity vs. Quality in Determining Impactful Research
Opioid Epidemic Policy: Predictive Power of Collaborative Quantity vs. Quality in Determining Impactful Research Open
View article: Successful resolution of refractory cystoid macular edema following tocilizumab therapy in a case of severe recalcitrant juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis
Successful resolution of refractory cystoid macular edema following tocilizumab therapy in a case of severe recalcitrant juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis Open
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common rheumatic disease in children, with JIA-associated uveitis being the most frequent extra-articular manifestation. If inadequately treated, JIA-associated uveitis can lead to persistent…
View article: Labial Length and Patient Symptomatology: Is There a Correlation?
Labial Length and Patient Symptomatology: Is There a Correlation? Open
Background Labia minora length is used in classification systems and to determine labiaplasty candidacy, with shorter labia leading to nonsurgical recommendations. Objectives The aim of the study was to investigate the correlation between …
View article: Response to: To “Trim” or to “Wedge”?
Response to: To “Trim” or to “Wedge”? Open
his monumental experience as a female genital cosmetic surgeon and frequent contributor to the field to offer excellent additions 1 to our trim-wedge labiaplasty algorithm. 2We fully agree with his suggestions and would like
View article: 64. DEFINING THE IDEAL MALE BUTTOCKS: A CROWDSOURCING ANALYSIS OF IDEAL DIMENSIONS
64. DEFINING THE IDEAL MALE BUTTOCKS: A CROWDSOURCING ANALYSIS OF IDEAL DIMENSIONS Open
PURPOSE: There is no well-defined male buttock aesthetic. The authors performed a crowdsourced analysis in order to define the ideal male buttocks. METHODS: A survey was deployed using the Amazon MTurk crowdsourcing platform. Respondents n…
View article: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Open
Ataluren: Produces a dystrophin which is smaller but functional.• Studies on modulation of other muscular proteins like myostatin and utrophin .
View article: Butt Wait, There’s More! Defining the Ideal Male Buttocks
Butt Wait, There’s More! Defining the Ideal Male Buttocks Open
INTRODUCTION: The aesthetic ideal of the male buttocks has not been well defined. Although prior research has investigated the various attributes of a youthful buttocks and surgical techniques for gluteal enhancement, there is no clear aes…
View article: Comparison of Shear Bond Strength of Packable Glass Ionomer Cement, Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Cement, Compomer and Giomer to Primary and Permanent Teeth - An In Vitro Study
Comparison of Shear Bond Strength of Packable Glass Ionomer Cement, Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Cement, Compomer and Giomer to Primary and Permanent Teeth - An In Vitro Study Open
BACKGROUND With the changing demand in dentistry, a wide range of dental materials is present in the market today. Choosing the best material for a given situation becomes confusing for a clinician. Shear bond strength gives an idea of ret…
View article: Determining pediatric hypertension criteria: concordance between observed physician methods and guideline-recommended methods
Determining pediatric hypertension criteria: concordance between observed physician methods and guideline-recommended methods Open
Objective: To determine and evaluate the accuracy of methods physicians use to detect diagnostic criteria for pediatric hypertension [hypertensive blood pressures (BPs) on three or more occasions] in electronic health records (EHRs). Metho…
View article: Coupled Effect of Electronic Medical Record Modifications and Lean Six Sigma Methodology on Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity Measurement and Treat‐to‐Target Outcomes
Coupled Effect of Electronic Medical Record Modifications and Lean Six Sigma Methodology on Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity Measurement and Treat‐to‐Target Outcomes Open
Objective Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease activity assessment is critical for treatment decisions and treat to target (T2T) outcomes. Utilization of the electronic medical record (EMR) and techniques to improve the routine capture of dis…
View article: Trends and Perceptions of Electronic Health Record Usage among Plastic Surgeons
Trends and Perceptions of Electronic Health Record Usage among Plastic Surgeons Open
Background: Electronic health records (EHRs) should help physicians stay organized, improve patient safety, and facilitate communication with both patients and fellow healthcare providers. However, few studies have directly evaluated physi…
View article: Profile of Congenital Cardiovascular Anomalies among Stillborns at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Profile of Congenital Cardiovascular Anomalies among Stillborns at a Tertiary Care Hospital Open
Introduction: Congenital cardiovascular anomalies refer to anatomic malformation of the heart and great vessels occurring during the intrauterine developmental process. Aim: To determine the pattern of distribution of cardiovascular anomal…
View article: E-Cigarette Battery Explosions: Review of the Acute Management of the Burns and the Impact on Our Population
E-Cigarette Battery Explosions: Review of the Acute Management of the Burns and the Impact on Our Population Open
View article: Abstract 96: Analysis of Post-Operative Reoperation Timing and Risk Factors For Post-Operative Free Flap Compromise in Head and Neck Reconstruction: A National Retrospective Cohort
Abstract 96: Analysis of Post-Operative Reoperation Timing and Risk Factors For Post-Operative Free Flap Compromise in Head and Neck Reconstruction: A National Retrospective Cohort Open
View article: Abstract 96: Analysis of Post-Operative Reoperation Timing and Risk Factors For Post-Operative Free Flap Compromise in Head and Neck Reconstruction: A National Retrospective Cohort
Abstract 96: Analysis of Post-Operative Reoperation Timing and Risk Factors For Post-Operative Free Flap Compromise in Head and Neck Reconstruction: A National Retrospective Cohort Open
PURPOSE: Unplanned reoperation, specifically for free flap compromise, following head and neck reconstruction exerts a significant toll on the healthcare system and its resources. The timing of the different indications for reoperation rem…
View article: Abstract 83: Minimizing Implant Infection and Capsular Contracture Through the Use of Antibiotic-Eluting Nanofiber Coatings
Abstract 83: Minimizing Implant Infection and Capsular Contracture Through the Use of Antibiotic-Eluting Nanofiber Coatings Open
PURPOSE: Bacterial contamination following implant-based soft tissue reconstruction contributes to significant healthcare costs and patient morbidity. In addition to acute infection, subclinical bacterial colonization is thought to contrib…
View article: Abstract 71: Improved Fat Graft Retention with Nanofiber-Hydrogel Tissue Scaffold in an In-Vivo Murine Model
Abstract 71: Improved Fat Graft Retention with Nanofiber-Hydrogel Tissue Scaffold in an In-Vivo Murine Model Open
PURPOSE: Autologous fat grafting is an important adjunct to soft-tissue reconstruction. However, it is associated with multiple complications including poor volume retention. There currently exist no tissue scaffold materials that aid in h…
View article: Abstract 65: The Effect of Padded Adhesive Dressings and Body Position on Sacral Interface Pressure
Abstract 65: The Effect of Padded Adhesive Dressings and Body Position on Sacral Interface Pressure Open
PURPOSE: Padded adhesive bandages have been increasingly used in the operating room and in the inpatient setting to reduce the incidence of pressure ulcers. However, whether these bandages truly decrease interface pressure at the sacrum is…
View article: Abstract: Outcomes of Reconstructive Limb-Salvage Surgery in Lower Extremity Soft Tissue Sarcomas: A 20-Year Experience
Abstract: Outcomes of Reconstructive Limb-Salvage Surgery in Lower Extremity Soft Tissue Sarcomas: A 20-Year Experience Open
INTRODUCTION: Extremity sarcoma management follows a multidisciplinary approach involving orthopedic oncologists, plastic surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists. Surgical resection of lower extremity soft tissue sarcomas …
View article: Abstract: A Novel Nanofiber-Hydrogel Tissue Scaffold for Improved Fat Graft Survival
Abstract: A Novel Nanofiber-Hydrogel Tissue Scaffold for Improved Fat Graft Survival Open
INTRODUCTION: Autologous fat grafting is an important adjunct to soft-tissue reconstruction in patients after oncologic resection of tumors. However, it is associated with multiple complications such as fat necrosis, oil cyst formation, an…
View article: SNOMED CT Concept Hierarchies for Sharing Definitions of Clinical Conditions Using Electronic Health Record Data
SNOMED CT Concept Hierarchies for Sharing Definitions of Clinical Conditions Using Electronic Health Record Data Open
Background Defining clinical conditions from electronic health record (EHR) data underpins population health activities, clinical decision support, and analytics. In an EHR, defining a condition commonly employs a diagnosis value set or “g…
View article: Abstract 18: Post-Operative Protocol for Autologous Free Flap Breast Reconstruction Optimizing Resources and Patient Safety
Abstract 18: Post-Operative Protocol for Autologous Free Flap Breast Reconstruction Optimizing Resources and Patient Safety Open
PURPOSE: There are multiple post-operative protocols in the literature for autologous free flap breast reconstruction patients. Commonly, this demographic of patients can be admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) postoperatively for clo…
View article: Abstract 92: Immediate Breast Reconstruction in Alberta: A Canadian Perspective
Abstract 92: Immediate Breast Reconstruction in Alberta: A Canadian Perspective Open
PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to assess the variations in immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) in the province of Alberta, Canada. More specifically, we sought to determine the rate of IBR and to understand the wait time differences t…
View article: Improving Performance on Preventive Health Quality Measures Using Clinical Decision Support to Capture Care Done Elsewhere and Patient Exceptions
Improving Performance on Preventive Health Quality Measures Using Clinical Decision Support to Capture Care Done Elsewhere and Patient Exceptions Open
Preventive services required for performance measurement often are completed in outside health systems and not captured in electronic medical records (EMRs). A before–after study was conducted to examine the ability of clinical decision su…
View article: Rapid Development of Specialty Population Registries and Quality Measures from Electronic Health Record Data
Rapid Development of Specialty Population Registries and Quality Measures from Electronic Health Record Data Open
Summary Background: Creation of a new electronic health record (EHR)-based registry often can be a “one-off” complex endeavor: first developing new EHR data collection and clinical decision support tools, followed by developing registry-sp…
View article: Patient, Provider, and System Factors Associated With Failure to Follow-Up Elevated Glucose Results in Patients Without Diagnosed Diabetes
Patient, Provider, and System Factors Associated With Failure to Follow-Up Elevated Glucose Results in Patients Without Diagnosed Diabetes Open
Background: Although elevated glucose values are strongly associated with undiagnosed diabetes, they are frequently overlooked. Patient, provider, and system factors associated with failure to follow-up elevated glucose values in electroni…
View article: Issue Information – TOC – Masthead
Issue Information – TOC – Masthead Open
This news section offers Cancer readers timely information on events, public policy analysis, topical issues, and personalities.This edition looks at a new drug delivery system designed to slow and control tumors, the results of a study co…
View article: Testing and referral patterns in the years surrounding the US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation against prostate‐specific antigen screening
Testing and referral patterns in the years surrounding the US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation against prostate‐specific antigen screening Open
BACKGROUND Since the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended against prostate‐specific antigen (PSA) screening, there have been conflicting reports regarding the impact on the behavior of providers. This study analyzed real‐…