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Racial disparities in patients with amputation in an acute care setting in the immediate postoperative period

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Racial disparities are present in the U.S. medical system and lead to detrimental health outcomes and reduced quality of life for many patients. These can be seen in the increased number of amputations among patients from underrepresented minority groups, in addition to differences in access to appropriate rehabilitation care in ...
Antonio Mondríguez‐González, Rachel Xie, Rachel Esparza, Manasi Sheth, Mark Huang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Necrotizing Fasciitis after Panniculectomy Caused by Finegoldia magna

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Summary:. Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare yet severe complication after body contouring surgery. We present a case of a 54-year-old woman with a complex medical history who developed necrotizing fasciitis 9 days after panniculectomy and epigastric hernia
David Breidung, MD, Sarina Delavari, MD, Ioannis-Fivos Megas, MD, Bert Reichert, MD, Moritz Billner, MD   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Systematic Review of Cellulitis Guidelines: The Role of Non‐Pharmacological Management in Preventing Recurrence

Australasian Journal of Dermatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Cellulitis is a common acute skin and soft tissue infection with high rates of recurrence. Historically, guidelines for care have focused on pharmacological management; however, emerging evidence supports the benefits of non‐pharmacological approaches for risk mitigation and recurrence prevention.
Janette Jacka, Robyn Sierla, Sharon L. Kilbreath, Elizabeth S. Dylke   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

TSUBASA Study: Evaluating Association of Physical Activity and Bleeding Events in People With Haemophilia A Without Factor VIII Inhibitors Receiving Emicizumab

Haemophilia, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Emicizumab is approved for routine prophylaxis, but limited data exist investigating the relationship between bleeds and exercise in people with haemophilia A (PwHA) receiving emicizumab. Aim To evaluate the relationship between physical activity and bleeding outcomes in Japanese PwHA receiving emicizumab prophylaxis.
Kagehiro Amano, Teruhisa Fujii, Akihiro Sawada, Azusa Nagao, Chiai Nagae, Masanori Nojima, Nobuaki Suzuki, Mika Kawano, Tomomi Shimura, Yoshimasa Sugao, Naoto Hattori, Keiji Nogami   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Cervical Region following Extravasation Injury

Case Reports in Medicine, 2012
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly progressive soft tissue infection that can cause local tissue destruction, necrosis, and life threatening severe sepsis. Necrotizing fasciitis in the head and neck region caused by an extravasation injury is rare.
Ayşe Özlem Gündeşlioğlu, Emine Çiğdem Özen   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Climate Change, Natural Disasters, and Cutaneous Fungal Infections

International Journal of Dermatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Fungal infections are an important source of morbidity and mortality that can manifest as superficial or invasive diseases. Diagnostic techniques for human fungal pathogens remain problematic, and multi‐drug resistance is emerging. This review addresses the potential emergence of new fungal pathogens in changing environments and reported ...
Aditya K. Gupta, Mary Thornbush, Tong Wang   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Highly Complete Follow‐Up Data Are Necessary to Ascertain the Actual Complication Rate in Orchidopexy for Undescended Testes

International Journal of Urology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to assess orchidopexy outcomes in a tertiary pediatric urology center. Methods A retrospective review of orchidopexies at our institution initially showed a 20% follow‐up loss. To ensure more reliable outcomes, patients and parents were actively contacted and encouraged to attend follow‐up visits 6 months post ...
Mick Uijldert, Luitzen A. Groen, Keetje L. De Mooij, Michiel J. S. Oosterveld, Harrie P. Beerlage, Tom P. V. M. De Jong, Rogier P. J. Schroeder   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Laboratory risk indicators for acute necrotizing fasciitis in the emergency setting

Journal of Acute Disease, 2016
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare bacterial skin condition which forms a major diagnostic challenge and is associated with poor prognosis unless promptly treated.
Syed Shayan Ali, Fatimah Lateef
doaj   +1 more source

A case of Klebsiella pneumoniae hypervirulent phenotype causing necrotizing fasciitis of chest wall: A mono-microbial entity emerging in the Indian subcontinent

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2022
Necrotizing fasciitis of the chest wall or upper torso is a rare clinical entity. Monomicrobial Klebsiella pneumoniae as a causative agent of necrotizing fasciitis is far less common than the polymicrobial etiology.
Rituparna Dasgupta, Arghya Das
doaj   +1 more source

Elevated amputation rates in COVID‐19 survivors: Insights from a large‐scale Japanese cohort study

Journal of Diabetes Investigation, EarlyView.
COVID‐19 is associated with a long‐term increased risk of amputation, persisting for more than 2 years post infection. These findings highlight the need for vigilant vascular monitoring and early intervention to mitigate the long‐term complications of COVID‐19.
Daisuke Miyamori, Shuhei Yoshida, Masanori Ito   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source