Publications by authors named "Avigdor Nosrati"
Importance: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a debilitating follicular skin disorder in which bacterial colonization is typical. Oral antibiotic efficacy can be unreliable; however, selective intravenous antibiotics, specifically ertapenem, may provide favorable clinical outcomes.
Objective: To explore optimal course duration, efficacy, and patient satisfaction associated with intravenous ertapenem for HS.
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- * Research shows that patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experience HS more frequently and at a younger age compared to those without IDD.
- * A study at Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore HS Center analyzed 22 HS patients with IDD, revealing that diverse treatments such as antibiotics, hormonal therapies, and surgery are critical for managing the condition effectively.
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- Efficacy of Adalimumab
- : A study of 57 hidradenitis suppurativa patients shows that adalimumab is significantly more effective in patients with a BMI under 30, leading to notable improvements in disease severity and inflammation markers.
- Impact of Obesity
- : Patients with a BMI of 30 or higher displayed increases in disease severity and inflammatory markers after treatment, indicating that obesity negatively affects the treatment's effectiveness.
- Need for Further Research
- : The findings suggest a need for more studies to explore how weight affects biologic treatment outcomes for hidradenitis suppurativa, emphasizing the importance of considering BMI in future treatment plans.
Objectives: Increased ovarian stromal area (SA), stromal-to-ovarian area ratio (S/A), and echogenicity (SEcho) on ultrasonography have been proposed as diagnostic markers for polycystic ovary syndrome. Although several methods to evaluate the stroma exist, their reproducibility has not been defined which limits clinical utility. This study aimed to determine the interrater reliability and agreement of methods to evaluate SA, S/A, and SEcho.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground and objectives Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a complex disease that can lead to complications. Electronic decision support in the electronic medical record (EMR) aids management. There is no study demonstrating the effectiveness of electronic decision support in assisting medical student providers in student-run free clinics.
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