Publications by authors named "A M Lacy"
Introduction: Candida auris is an emerging pathogen and human health threat. However, diagnosis and treatment of fungal infection due to C. auris are challenging.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Ventricular tachycardia (VT), which can lead to sudden cardiac death, occurs frequently in patients after myocardial infarction. Radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFA) is a modestly effective treatment of VT, but it has limitations and risks. Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR)-based heart digital twins have emerged as a useful tool for identifying VT circuits for RFA treatment planning.
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- - Botulism is a severe neuromuscular disorder caused by toxins from Clostridium bacteria, often affecting children, with common sources being contaminated food or intravenous drug use.
- - Diagnosis can be tricky due to nonspecific early symptoms like weakness and dry mouth; a detailed history of exposure is crucial for differentiation from similar conditions.
- - Timely notification of the CDC for antitoxin treatment is critical, and antibiotics should be avoided unless there’s another infection, as they can worsen the condition.