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Development of COVID Respiratory Failure in a Patient with B-cell Lymphoma: A Case Report
(2021)
Background: Few studies examine the care for patients with hematological malignancy complicated by COVID-19 and sequelae of treatment. Case description: A 60 yo Caucasian male presented to the ED with chest discomfort and ...
A Presentation of a Rare Disorder: Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
(2021)
Background: The purpose of this case study is to describe a presentation of a rare disorder called Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT), also known as Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome. HHT is a rare autosomal dominant ...
Dermatitis in Stringed Instrumentalists
(2021)
Purpose: Up to 25% of stringed instrumentalists suffer from dermatological issues. Although occupational contact dermatitis alone has been estimated to cost the United States a billion dollars in economic burdens there has ...
Nasopleural Drainage of Empyema via Esophago-Pleural Fistula: A Novel Endoscopic Rescue Technique
(2021)
Background: Esophago-pleural fistulas (EPF) are rare entities. These can occur spontaneously or following surgical manipulation and can result in empyema formation. Treatment of empyema in this patient population is ...
Treatment Resistant Cellulitis Complicated by COVID-19: A Case Study
(2021)
Cellulitis is a common dermatological condition that affects nearly 1 in every 20 individuals. This disease places a significant burden on both patients and the healthcare system. In this case report, we present a 70-year-old ...
Review: A 15-Year-Old Boy with Abdominal Pain, Hematochezia, and Anemia
(2021)
Background: Intussusception is the telescoping of part of the intestine into a more distal segment. It can cause abdominal pain and hematochezia. Intussusception typically presents between 6 and 36 months of age, however, ...
Telehealth Education for Geriatric Populations
(2021)
Introduction The acceptance and use of telehealth by geriatric patients are a result of many factors, including perceived value, attitude, perceived behavior control, and resistance. Technology anxiety is often a large ...
Efficacy of two escalated enoxaparin dosing regimens in achieving target anti-factor Xa levels for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis among obese, hospitalized patients
(2021)
Purpose: Due due pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic differences, standard enoxaparin dosing regimens may not provide adequate venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in obese hospitalized patients. Both weight-based and ...
A Case of Treatment-Resistant Catamenial Disease: Insufficiency in Mainstay Treatment Options
(2021)
Introduction:Thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES) is characterized by presence of ectopic endometrial tissue within the thoracic cavity, mainly the lung parenchyma and pleura. TES presents as catamenial pneumothorax (CP), ...
The use of Telemedicine in primary care setting.
(2021)
Purpose: During the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine has become a valuable tool for physicians to remotely care for patients. Limited quality of care has been a major barrier of telemedicine. This project attempts to resolve ...