Publications by authors named "Austin Vaughn"
pneumonia (PCP) is a life-threatening condition found in immunocompromised individuals, especially in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive patients. Here, we report a case of PCP in a presumably immunocompetent 25-year-old male patient who presented with a one-month history of chest pain, dyspnea, and a nonproductive cough with recent development of night sweats. The patient recently immigrated to the United States without any known medical or family history.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPulmonary embolism (PE) is a feared complication of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) that can lead to respiratory distress and even death. The mainstay of preventing PE is anticoagulation, but other strategies exist. Inferior vena cava (IVC) filters are an alternative strategy for PE prophylaxis in individuals who may have contraindications to receiving anticoagulation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOsteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is a therapy used by osteopathic physicians in various medical settings. Postoperatively, OMT can be utilized to optimize the body's function and recovery. This meta-analysis examines the efficacy of OMT in reducing the length of postoperative hospital stays.
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- The patient had a noticeable mass in her armpit, which was identified as metastasis, and distinguishing it from a primary breast cancer was challenging.
- Key diagnostic tools like biopsy and specific immunohistochemical markers (S100 and Sox10) were vital in confirming the cancer's origin, highlighting the need for thorough assessments for melanoma patients, as breast metastases often lead to a worse prognosis.
Hypernatremia has been significantly associated with in-hospital mortality and discharge to long-term care facilities. The appropriate correction of electrolyte disturbances, especially sodium, is important to consider to prevent the addition of central nervous system disturbances, such as cerebral edema and eventual brain injury. The importance of maintaining a proper correction of hypernatremia has been well studied and used in clinical practice.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Prior research has examined consumer willingness to fly in a variety of situations, including during disease outbreaks. However, to date, no study that we know of has identified what type of person is willing to fly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: Six hundred and thirty-two participants from the United States were asked to complete a survey designed to capture demographics, personality measures, emotional states and travel purposes.