Michael S. Chang
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View article: Racial and ethnic disparities in postnatal growth of infants born before 30 weeks of gestation
Racial and ethnic disparities in postnatal growth of infants born before 30 weeks of gestation Open
Objective To assess racial and ethnic disparities in birth weight (BW), time to BW regain, and mean growth velocity during the accelerated weight gain phase. Study Design A retrospective study was conducted using a de-identified dataset fr…
View article: The Effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs on Union Rates Following Operative Repair of Distal Radius Fractures
The Effect of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs on Union Rates Following Operative Repair of Distal Radius Fractures Open
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View article: Common spine codes are reimbursed 13% less by Medicaid compared to Medicare, ranging from 46% to 160% by state
Common spine codes are reimbursed 13% less by Medicaid compared to Medicare, ranging from 46% to 160% by state Open
View article: CD226<sup>+</sup>adipose tissue macrophages arise from MDP-derived monocytes and regulate lipid metabolism
CD226<sup>+</sup>adipose tissue macrophages arise from MDP-derived monocytes and regulate lipid metabolism Open
Macrophages are innate immune cells present in all tissues, in which they participate in immune responses and maintenance of tissue homeostasis. They develop either from embryonic precursors or from circulating monocytes, and their functio…
View article: NRAS tumor mutations are associated with reduced odds of dermatologic adverse events in patients with metastatic melanoma receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors
NRAS tumor mutations are associated with reduced odds of dermatologic adverse events in patients with metastatic melanoma receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors Open
View article: Mucosal ulcers, extremity nodules, and fevers
Mucosal ulcers, extremity nodules, and fevers Open
View article: Effects of Rainfall Variability and Land Cover Type on Soil Organic Carbon Loss in a Hilly Red Soil Region of Southern China
Effects of Rainfall Variability and Land Cover Type on Soil Organic Carbon Loss in a Hilly Red Soil Region of Southern China Open
Rainfall intensity (RI) and land cover type are two important factors that affect soil erosion and thus the transfer and loss of soil organic carbon (SOC). However, the in situ quantitative monitoring of SOC loss under natural rainfall and…
View article: Multicenter prospective blinded melanoma detection study with a handheld elastic scattering spectroscopy device
Multicenter prospective blinded melanoma detection study with a handheld elastic scattering spectroscopy device Open
The ESS device's high sensitivity and NPV for the detection of melanoma suggest the device may be a useful adjunctive, point-of-care tool for melanoma detection.
View article: Update on patterns of use of a genetic expression profiling adhesive test to detect melanoma: a cross-sectional survey of academic pigmented lesion experts and private practice clinicians
Update on patterns of use of a genetic expression profiling adhesive test to detect melanoma: a cross-sectional survey of academic pigmented lesion experts and private practice clinicians Open
View article: Supplementary Legends from Risk of Skin Cancer Associated with Metformin Use: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials and Observational Studies
Supplementary Legends from Risk of Skin Cancer Associated with Metformin Use: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials and Observational Studies Open
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View article: Data from Risk of Skin Cancer Associated with Metformin Use: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials and Observational Studies
Data from Risk of Skin Cancer Associated with Metformin Use: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials and Observational Studies Open
Previous studies demonstrate mixed evidence regarding the association between metformin and skin cancer risk. To synthesize prior evidence and evaluate the association between metformin and skin cancer risk in patients with diabetes/predia…
View article: Supplementary Table and Figure from Risk of Skin Cancer Associated with Metformin Use: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials and Observational Studies
Supplementary Table and Figure from Risk of Skin Cancer Associated with Metformin Use: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials and Observational Studies Open
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View article: Supplementary Legends from Risk of Skin Cancer Associated with Metformin Use: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials and Observational Studies
Supplementary Legends from Risk of Skin Cancer Associated with Metformin Use: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials and Observational Studies Open
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View article: Supplementary Table and Figure from Risk of Skin Cancer Associated with Metformin Use: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials and Observational Studies
Supplementary Table and Figure from Risk of Skin Cancer Associated with Metformin Use: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials and Observational Studies Open
Table S1, FigS1
View article: Data from Risk of Skin Cancer Associated with Metformin Use: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials and Observational Studies
Data from Risk of Skin Cancer Associated with Metformin Use: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials and Observational Studies Open
Previous studies demonstrate mixed evidence regarding the association between metformin and skin cancer risk. To synthesize prior evidence and evaluate the association between metformin and skin cancer risk in patients with diabetes/predia…
View article: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Prognostic Value of BRCA Mutations, Homologous Recombination Gene Mutations, and Homologous Recombination Deficiencies in Cancer
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Prognostic Value of BRCA Mutations, Homologous Recombination Gene Mutations, and Homologous Recombination Deficiencies in Cancer Open
Patients with BRCA1/2 mutations (BRCAm), loss-of-function mutations in other homologous recombination repair (HRRm) genes, or tumors that are homologous recombination deficiency positivity (HRD+) demonstrate a robust response to PARPi ther…
View article: Delays in melanoma presentation during the COVID-19 pandemic: A nationwide multi-institutional cohort study
Delays in melanoma presentation during the COVID-19 pandemic: A nationwide multi-institutional cohort study Open
View article: Cumulative Erythemal Ultraviolet Radiation and Risk of Cancer in 3 Large US Prospective Cohorts
Cumulative Erythemal Ultraviolet Radiation and Risk of Cancer in 3 Large US Prospective Cohorts Open
Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure is the major risk factor for melanoma. However, epidemiologic studies on UVR and noncutaneous cancers have reported inconsistent results, with some suggesting an inverse relationship potentially mediate…
View article: SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF INHALED HIGH-DOSE NITRIC OXIDE IN NON-INTUBATED PATIENTS WITH COVID-19 PNEUMONIA
SAFETY AND EFFICACY OF INHALED HIGH-DOSE NITRIC OXIDE IN NON-INTUBATED PATIENTS WITH COVID-19 PNEUMONIA Open
View article: Characterizing negative reviews of orthopedic spine surgeons and practices
Characterizing negative reviews of orthopedic spine surgeons and practices Open
View article: Sunscreen use is not associated with increased blood concentrations of benzene among adults in the United States: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003-2006 and 2009-2018
Sunscreen use is not associated with increased blood concentrations of benzene among adults in the United States: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003-2006 and 2009-2018 Open
View article: Plasma microRNA Interindividual Variability in Healthy Individuals, Pregnant Women, and an Individual with a Stably Altered Neuroendocrine Phenotype
Plasma microRNA Interindividual Variability in Healthy Individuals, Pregnant Women, and an Individual with a Stably Altered Neuroendocrine Phenotype Open
Background Extracellular RNAs (exRNAs) in biofluids are amenable to quantitative analysis and proposed as noninvasive biomarkers for monitoring organ function. Cell-lineage-specific microRNAs (miRNAs) are present in plasma as soluble ribon…
View article: LB743 Cutaneous immune-related adverse events are undertreated in advanced cancer patients
LB743 Cutaneous immune-related adverse events are undertreated in advanced cancer patients Open
View article: Early Gender Differences in Pain and Functional Recovery Following Thoracolumbar Spinal Arthrodesis
Early Gender Differences in Pain and Functional Recovery Following Thoracolumbar Spinal Arthrodesis Open
Background: To analyze gender differences regarding the recovery experience (pain, function, complications) after spinal arthrodesis surgery. Methods: Pre-operative and post-operative gender-based differences in patient-reported outcomes f…
View article: Racial and ethnic differences in the surgical treatment of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: A retrospective cohort analysis
Racial and ethnic differences in the surgical treatment of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans: A retrospective cohort analysis Open
View article: 248. Characterizing negative reviews of orthopedic spine surgery practices and surgeons on Yelp.com
248. Characterizing negative reviews of orthopedic spine surgery practices and surgeons on Yelp.com Open
View article: Does Laterality Matter? The Effect of Unilateral v. Bilateral Sacroiliac Screw Fixation on Personal Hygiene
Does Laterality Matter? The Effect of Unilateral v. Bilateral Sacroiliac Screw Fixation on Personal Hygiene Open
Study Design: Retrospective comparative analysis of prospective cohort. Objective: To determine whether sacroiliac (SI) screw fixation ipsilateral to hand dominance compared to bilateral fixation impacts personal hygiene (wiping) after toi…
View article: Melanoma health care and outcome disparities in the Veteran Affairs population
Melanoma health care and outcome disparities in the Veteran Affairs population Open
View article: 283 Cumulative ultraviolet radiation exposure is associated with both increased melanoma and non-cutaneous cancer risk
283 Cumulative ultraviolet radiation exposure is associated with both increased melanoma and non-cutaneous cancer risk Open
View article: Association Between Systemic Corticosteroid Treatment for Cutaneous Immune-Related Adverse Events and Survival Outcomes in Patients With Advanced Cancer
Association Between Systemic Corticosteroid Treatment for Cutaneous Immune-Related Adverse Events and Survival Outcomes in Patients With Advanced Cancer Open
This cohort study investigates the association of systemic corticosteroid exposures with infectious complications and survival outcomes among patients with a cutaneous immune-related adverse event.