A qualitative analysis of female patient perspectives on physician communication regarding sexual dysfunction associated with pelvic radiotherapy.

Background: Sexual dysfunction is a known side effect of pelvic radiotherapy, resulting from a complex intersection of physiologic and psychosocial factors. Maintaining sexual function is relevant to long-term quality of life and is an important aspect of survivorship. Many female patients report being insufficiently informed before treatment about the potential sexual side effects of radiation therapy.

Soft tissue infection and follow-up for an unsheltered patient: the role of Street Medicine providers in bridging gaps in care.

Street Medicine is a volunteer-run initiative for low-resource healthcare settings. Formed to bridge gaps in care for persons experiencing homelessness, these organisations work to provide preventative medicine through maintenance care and follow-up. However, there are limits to what Street Medicine can accomplish given the geographical radius covered, lack of available transportation options and vulnerable sleeping locations night to night for the patients served.

Cutaneous Fungal Infections in Patients Experiencing Homelessness and Treatment in Low-Resource Settings: A Scoping Review.

Patients experiencing homelessness (PEH) suffer from a high burden of cutaneous fungal infections. Preventative treatment is important as such infections can lead to harmful complications such as cellulitis and even osteomyelitis. There are sparse data regarding cutaneous fungal infections of homeless populations and management in low-resource settings.