Publications by authors named "A R Lari"
Giant lipomas, rare benign tumours composed of mature adipose tissue, represent only 1% of all lipomas, typically exceeding 10 cm in diameter or weighing over 1000 g. These tumours can cause nerve compression, discomfort, or functional impairment, necessitating surgical excision. We report a 52-year-old male with a giant intramuscular lipoma in the periscapular region, initially identified following significant weight loss after bariatric surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCosmetic Stature Lengthening: An Investigation Into Sociodemographic Determinants and Public Perceptions.
J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev
December 2024
Introduction: Height is an important psychosocial indicator, with short stature linked to a poorer quality of life. This study investigates public perceptions and attitudes toward cosmetic stature lengthening, a surgical procedure designed to increase individuals' height without a standard necessity.
Methods: Using a mixed-methods approach, an online general population sample was surveyed using a crowdsourcing platform (Prolific Academic), which facilitates demographically representative samples.
At the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and healthcare, it is essential that clinicians grasp the ability of chatbots. AI-powered chatbots such as ChatGPT are being explored for their potential benefits by both individuals and institutions. The utility of ChatGPT (OpenAI) in various scenarios was explored through a series of recorded prompts and responses.
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- Empty Nose Syndrome (ENS) is a condition that causes paradoxical nasal obstruction and dryness, often linked to psychological issues, generally occurring after loss of nasal tissue from surgery.
- A systematic review was conducted on 1432 studies from various databases, ultimately including 35 articles that reported treatment options for ENS, primarily focusing on surgical methods.
- Results showed significant improvements in patients' quality of life and mental health following treatments, but there is limited evidence and a lack of controlled trials in this area.