A5050360386- Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Treatments
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Cutaneous lymphoproliferative disorders research
- Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Sex and Gender in Healthcare
- Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Dermatological diseases and infestations
- Autoimmune Bullous Skin Diseases
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
- Eosinophilic Disorders and Syndromes
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Vascular Tumors and Angiosarcomas
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
- Malaria Research and Control
Western University
2019-2025
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
2024
Center for Innovation
2024
Gates Foundation
2024
University of Calgary
2020-2023
Alexandria University
2016
Abstract Background Musculoskeletal (MSK) manifestations are the most common extraintestinal manifestation (EIM) of Crohn’s disease (CD). Features include arthralgias, axial/peripheral arthritis, enthesitis, tenosynovitis and dactylitis. CD is associated with impaired nutritional status which can lead to unintentional loss skeletal muscle mass, known as sarcopenia. Few studies report on sarcopenia in paediatric CD, but it estimated affect up one-third patients may be more treatment...
<ns3:p>This paper describes the design and methods of a serosurvey conducted in Somalia 2021. The study had several concurrent aims: a) to estimate seroprevalence antibodies SARS-CoV-2, b) obtain age-specific data on susceptibility poliovirus, measles, rubella, diphtheria, tetanus; c) pathogens causing malaria neglected tropical diseases. Participants were recruited from persons seeking care at government health facilities as well friends family members who accompanied those care....
Canadian Indigenous youth continue to face higher rates of health disparities than their non-Indigenous counterparts. In dermatology, this includes a high burden atopic dermatitis, as well secondary skin and soft tissue infections. Unfortunately, numerous barriers treatment exist, including systemic institutional racism, poverty, crowded housing conditions on reserves, access cost basic care regimens, clean water access. As per the Truth Reconciliation Commission, dermatologists have been...
Individuals with skin of colour (SoC) have delayed diagnosis and poorer outcomes when presenting some dermatologic conditions compared to individuals light (LS). The objective this study was determine if diagnostic performance bias can be mitigated by a skin-tone balanced dermatology curriculum.A prospective randomised intervention occurred over 2 weeks in 2020 at Canadian medical school. A convenience sample all first-year students (n = 167) chosen. In week 1, participants had access...
ABSTRACT Introduction The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) established the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry (AHOBPR) in 2014 to address exposure concerns for veterans who have served military operations Southwest Asia Afghanistan. By 2021, over 236,086 completed online questionnaire 60% requested an AHOBPR examination. Of those requesting exam, only 12% had exam recorded their medical record. This article summarizes barriers facilitators delivering exams shares lessons learned...
This case report describes a novel presentation of lichen planus and dermatomyositis overlap syndrome. The patient presented with pruritic painful violaceous erythroderma biopsy reports suggestive both dermatomyositis. failed first-line treatment prednisone hydroxychloroquine eventually required methotrexate intravenous immunoglobulin to achieve control her disease. Overlap syndromes have been described between lupus erythematosus; however, date, little has about dermatomyositis/lichen overlap.
A 72-year-old, healthy man presented with an asymptomatic, stable, solitary, 5-mm × 5-mm, pink, dome-shaped papule on his neck that had been present for at least 6 months (Fig 1). There were no identifiable triggers, including exposure to drugs, radiation, or trauma area. physical examination was unremarkable and did not demonstrate lymphadenopathy hepatosplenomegaly. Polarized dermoscopy demonstrated a homogeneous, pink serpentine, dotted, short linear vessels; white, shiny lines; white...
Cervical cancer detection and prevention has paved the way for a myriad of screening programs today. At first, observing cervical lesions was purposes identifying sexually transmitted diseases. Later, however, it thought that malignancies were along same continuum; this led to adoption aggressive treatments early, benign lesions. Stagnation cure rates in late 1920s resolved by development Pap smear, procedure still use Although widespread smear identification lesions, subjectivity lack...
Historically, treatments for severe psychoses and affective disorders were nonexistent, patients with mental transferred to asylums public safety. This deficiency in treatment inspired the inception of somatic therapies, which electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) was most efficacious. paper will outline birth ECT, controversies leading its decline, subsequent resurgence back into practice.