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A review of the literature: How does prenatal opioid exposure impact placental health and fetal brain development?
(Wiley, 2023-04)In recent years, there has been a sixfold increase in the number of pregnant people with opioid use disorder (OUD). Rates of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS), previously known as neonatal abstinence syndrome ... -
Collagen XIX is required for pheromone recognition and glutamatergic synapse formation in mouse accessory olfactory bulb
(Frontiers, 2023-04)In mammals, the accessory olfactory bulb (AOB) receives input from vomeronasal sensory neurons (VSN) which detect pheromones, chemical cues released by animals to regulate the physiology or behaviors of other animals of ... -
Glucocorticoid induced osteoporosis: Increased awareness as a management strategy for prevention of this complication in patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease
(AVES Yayincilik, 2023-08)Background: It has been estimated that about 1% of the US population is treated with long-term glucocorticoids. High doses of glucocorticoids particularly those used by rheumatologists and others for systemic autoimmune ... -
Colonic Lymphangiomatosis
(Springer, 2023-05)Lymphangiomas are benign malformations of the lymphatic vessels which can be primary or secondary in etiology. Colonic involvement is rare, and the diagnosis is mostly incidental. Sometimes, the initial endoscopic appearance ... -
An Unusual Case of Mucinous Adenocarcinoma of the Lung Presenting as Septic Emboli
(Springer, 2023-06)This is a case of a 92-year-old female with multiple hospitalizations for dyspnea on exertion and hypoxemia. Her symptoms were initially thought to be secondary to pneumonia, and on subsequent admission, culture-negative ... -
Pheochromocytoma-Induced Hypertension After Traumatic Brain Injury
(2023-08-26)A 23-year-old female presented to the emergency department (ED) after sustaining a motor vehicle accident and subsequent loss of consciousness. In the ED, the patient was hemodynamically stable and was appropriately ... -
Needs-based novel digital curriculum for the neuromodulation training deficit: Pain Rounds
(Bmj Publishing Group, 2023-04)This study reports the needs-based development, effectiveness and feasibility of a novel, comprehensive spinal cord stimulation (SCS) digital curriculum designed for pain medicine trainees. The curriculum aims to address ... -
Role of endoscopic ultrasound in the characterization of solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas
(Baishideng Publishing Group, 2023-04)BACKGROUND: Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm (SPN) is an uncommon pathology of the pancreas with unpredictable malignant potential. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) assessment plays a vital role in lesion characterization and ... -
Reallocating Cervical Cancer Preventive Service Spending from Low- to High-Value Clinical Scenarios
(American Association for Cancer Research, 2023-07-05)Timely follow-up care after an abnormal cervical cancer screening test result is critical to the prevention and early diagnosis of cervical cancer. The current inadequate and inequitable delivery of these potentially ... -
Mental health bias in physical care: An integrative review of the literature
(Wiley, 2023-08-01)What is known on the subject?: Individuals experiencing mental illness make up a significant portion of the world's population. Individuals with mental illness experience higher rates of morbidity and die on average at ... -
An Interesting Image of Gout Crystals with Surrounding Tophi
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Low Xanthophylls, Retinol, Lycopene, and Tocopherols in Grey and White Matter of Brains with Alzheimer’s Disease
(IOS Press, 2023-06)Background: Oxidative stress contributes to pathogenesis and progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Higher levels of the dietary antioxidants— carotenoids and tocopherols— are associated with better cognitive functions ... -
A Bridge too far: Myocardial Bridging as a cause of NSTEMI
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Missed connections: Identification of atrial septal defect by MRI
(Hindawi, 2023-02)In this case report, we describe a 55-year-old female patient with worsening exertional dyspnea who is referred to the cardiology department, due to the appearance of worsening pulmonary vascular disease on computed ... -
Triple-Valve Endocarditis due to Lysinibacillus sphaericus Infection
(Elsevier, 2023-07)Lysinibacillus sphaericus is an environmental organism often considered a contaminant when isolated from patient specimens due to its rare association with human disease. Here we report a case of triple valve ... -
Advanced Care Planning for People Living with Dementia
(2023-03-26)A recorded AAFP presentation as part of their "Dementia: From Differential Diagnosis to End of Life" CME series. -
Capacity Determination
(2023-03-26)A recorded AAFP presentation as part of their "Dementia: From Differential Diagnosis to End of Life" CME series. -
Abuse and Neglect in the Aging Population
(2023-03-26)A recorded AAFP presentation as part of their "Dementia: From Differential Diagnosis to End of Life" CME series.