Predictors of Prolonged Hospitalization in Pediatric Burn Patients: Insights From a Rural Burn Intensive Care Unit (BICU) in Appalachia.

Introduction: Burn injuries are the fifth most common cause of non-fatal injuries among children worldwide. Pediatric burn patients require complex management due to their distinct physiology compared to adults. The purpose of this study is to investigate demographic and clinical factors contributing to a prolonged total hospital duration among pediatric burn patients in a rural, Level 2 Trauma Center and Burn Intensive Care Unit (BICU) located in the Appalachian region.

Sebaceous Carcinoma as a Presentation of Muir-Torre Syndrome.

Muir-Torre syndrome (MTS) is a rare, autosomal dominant condition that is within the spectrum of Lynch syndrome (hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC)). Sebaceous adenomas are among the most specific manifestations of MTS. Other malignancies include tumors of the colon, rectum, and genitourinary systems, such as endometrial, ovarian, urothelial, and prostate cancer.

No-Show Rates at a Plastic Surgery Clinic: Insights From Appalachian Healthcare Systems.

Introduction: Missed appointments, or "no-shows," occur when patients fail to notify the healthcare clinic of their inability to attend. No-show appointments place a significant burden on healthcare systems, costing clinics hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. Not only do patients miss out on receiving care, but prospective patients also face longer wait times due to appointment vacancies.

Facial Edema After Nuclear Stress Test.

Angioedema involves fluid accumulation into the interstitial spaces of the dermis, subcutaneous tissue, and mucosal surfaces. While usually benign and self-limited, angioedema can lead to laryngeal edema, a life-threatening condition. The most common causes are histamine-mediated allergic reactions.

Impact of a Brief Culinary Medicine Elective on Medical Students' Nutrition Knowledge, Self-efficacy, and Attitudes.

The aim of this study was to determine how a brief culinary medicine curriculum impacted medical students' nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy and to evaluate which parts of the curriculum students found to be most helpful. This preliminary intervention study enrolled participants in a 2-week culinary medicine elective course and measured pre- and post-elective. Students attending an Appalachian medical school ( = 16) participated in this study.

Impact of COVID-19 on college student diet quality and physical activity.

The COVID-19 pandemic can cause in increase in stress experienced by college students and consequently, potentially adversely affect their health behaviours. The aim of this study was to investigate how COVID-19 impacted college-attending young adults diet quality and physical activity. Students attending an Appalachian university in spring 2020 participated in this cross-sectional study.