Publications by authors named "Caitlin M Raymond"
Open Forum Infect Dis
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- * The study discusses 5 cases from 2018 to 2022 at the University of Texas Medical Branch, highlighting different forms of the infection, such as pulmonary and gastrointestinal.
- * It stresses the importance for healthcare professionals to understand the risk factors and clinical signs of mucormycosis for quicker diagnosis and effective treatment.
Article Synopsis
- - Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease caused by mutations in the CFTR gene, affecting multiple organs like the lungs and pancreas, along with related milder disorders known as CFTR-related disorders (CFTR-RD).
- - Advances in next-generation sequencing have revealed that CF and CFTR-RD exhibit a more diverse range of genetic variations than previously recognized.
- - The presentation of three patients with the common CFTR mutation (F508del) highlights the variability of symptoms and raises important points about the influence of other genetic factors, early diagnosis, treatment, and lifestyle on the conditions.
Article Synopsis
- Thromboembolism is influenced by a combination of genetic (like specific mutations) and environmental factors, with the recommended genetic variant name being c.*97G>A, although many use older names like c.20210G>A.*
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- The F2 c.20210G>A variant is a common genetic risk factor for thrombophilia, recognized as a weak but significant contributor to thromboembolism, and can present with varying symptoms in different patients.*
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- Two unique cases of patients with homozygous F2 c.20210G>A and additional genetic factors, including factor V Leiden, were examined, highlighting the importance of understanding genetic risks, triggers like surgery, and proper patient management.*
Article Synopsis
- * A case study details a 58-year-old woman with unusual breast furuncles that revealed an NTM infection despite her lacking common risk factors.
- * The report emphasizes the need for multi-disciplinary collaboration to diagnose NTM effectively and highlights key aspects like its clinical presentation, histopathological features, differential diagnosis, treatment options, and case outcomes.
