A5029634490- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Skin Protection and Aging
- Dermatologic Treatments and Research
- Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade
- Surgical Sutures and Adhesives
- MicroRNA in disease regulation
- Immune cells in cancer
- Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
- Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors Research
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Intramuscular injections and effects
- Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
- Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
- Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
- Urban Green Space and Health
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Infectious Diseases and Mycology
- melanin and skin pigmentation
- Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Treatments
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
Augusta University
2023-2025
Kuchnir Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery
2024
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
2023
Northside Hospital
2023
St. James's Hospital
1994
A monolayer of endothelial cells (ECs) lines the lumen blood vessels and as such provides a semi-selective barrier between interstitial space. Compromise lung EC due to inflammatory or toxic events may results in pulmonary edema, which is cardinal feature acute injury (ALI) its more severe form, respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The functions are controlled, at least part, via epigenetic mechanisms mediated by histone deacetylases (HDACs). Zinc-dependent HDACs represent largest group...
BACKGROUND The Sun Protection Outreach Teaching by Students (SPOTS) program previously demonstrated benefits to adolescents and medical students in the Midwest. Six years later, there have been significant enhancements geographic outreach has expanded. OBJECTIVE This multi-institutional evaluation study sought quantify efficacy of enhanced SPOTS improving skin cancer knowledge, sun-safe attitudes, sun protection behaviors living multiple regions United States. MATERIALS AND METHODS Surveys...
*Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia †Department Plastic Surgery, Medical The authors have indicated no significant interest with commercial supporters.
Introduction: Post-procedure infections following in-office blepharoplasty are rare. Gordonia bronchialis is a weakly acid-fast, gram-positive, aerobic Actinomyces that rarely causes in humans. Case: A 35-year-old female presented two weeks after an upper with cyst-like swellings near the incision site. Injection Kenalog did not resolve cyst. Histology of cyst showed benign fibroadipose tissue noncaseating granulomatous inflammation alongside occasional foreign body giant cells. Anaerobic...
Background: Erythema nodosum (EN) is inflammation of subcutaneous fat. Etiologies include autoimmune diseases, drugs, infections, pregnancy, malignancy, and idiopathic origins. Case: A 37- year-old female with a history recurrent cellulitis type II diabetes presented worsening swollen lumps on upper extremities for four months during Hurley Stage III hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) flare. Exam revealed multiple erythematous pustules warm indurated nodules over diffuse edema the extremities....
Skin cancer is the most prevalent in United States, affecting approximately 20% of Americans, with rates increasing annually [1]. By 2040, malignant melanoma projected to be second leading [2]. While majority skin cancers have low morbidity and mortality, causes significant accounting for 80% related deaths [3]. Because early-stage melanomas improved outcomes, early detection treatment imperative. However, 2023 States Preventative Task Force (USPTF) called more research order determine...
BACKGROUND Reverse cutting needles are commonly used in cutaneous surgery due to their perceived ease of use. Despite this, there is limited research evaluating the force required puncture skin using contemporary needles. OBJECTIVE This study aims compare forces for two different needle geometries across various gauge sizes. MATERIALS AND METHODS The authors assessed necessary penetrate samples human abdominal taper three United States Pharmacopeia sizes with respective reverse counterparts....
BACKGROUND Surgeons face numerous choices in selecting sutures for skin closure, with potential adverse effects such as tissue tearing. OBJECTIVE To investigate the influence of needle design and suture gauge on tearing during suturing procedures. MATERIALS AND METHODS The authors tested tear-through force Newtons 3 types gauges using an artificial model a professional-grade tensiometer. Suture material was secured into model, applied to at constant rate, resulting Force–displacement...
Radiofrequency (RF) microneedling produces patient discomfort which deters patients from completing the recommended treatment series.
Lung cancer is the third most common in addition to being responsible for annual deaths United States, comprising 15% of all diagnosed cancers, and 28% 2020. Major advances survival are because gene sequencing advent targeted biological therapy. The prevalence epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations coexisting with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) rearrangements quite low. However, clinical relevance effective treatment these cancers require further investigation. This case series...
Host versus graft disease is the fatal syndrome of altered immunity that follows perinatal inoculation related F1 hybrid spleen cells to susceptible strains inbred mice. The allogenic reaction results in severe depletion T-lymphocytes, but causes hyperplasia and hypersecretion B-cells. Among long-term survivors acute host reactions, there a high incidence nonthymic lymphomas associated with ecotropic murine leukemia virus may be donor origin. present studies were done determine whether...
Importance: The loss of the posterior mandibular angle not only contributes to a senile appearance, but also support formation jowls. Traditional Superficial Musculo Aponeurotic System (SMAS) facelifts offer little improvement in this area. Objective: An SMAS pedicle flap conjunction with an facelift helps restore fullness, greatly improving aesthetic outcome and restoring structure face. Design: Surgical Pearls—description novel surgical technique. Setting: A private practice. Participants:...