Publications by authors named "Ashaki D Patel"
The introduction of selective photothermolysis by Drs. John Parrish and Rox Anderson in 1983 revolutionized how lasers are used in dermatology. The theory allowed for lasers to be used in a variety of applications both safe and effectively, and the number of applications has only expanded with time.
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- Skin manifestations can be early signs of systemic diseases like chronic liver disease, often visible during physical examinations.
- Many skin symptoms associated with chronic liver disease can also appear in patients without any known liver issues.
- The article discusses general and specific skin signs linked to various liver conditions, highlighting their potential significance in diagnosing liver dysfunction.
Background: Gene expression profiling (GEP) has been integrated into cancer treatment decision-making in multiple neoplasms. We prospectively evaluated the prognostic utility of the 31-GEP test (DecisionDx-Melanoma, Castle Biosciences, Inc) in cutaneous melanoma (CM) patients undergoing sentinel node biopsy (SNB).
Methods: One hundred fifty-nine patients (age 26-88) diagnosed with melanoma between 01/2013 and 8/2015 underwent SNB and concurrent GEP testing.