Angiosarcomas are mesenchymal neoplasms of vascular origin that represent approximately 2% of soft tissue sarcomas. We discuss the case of a 75-year-old female who had presented with a purple nodular rash along the bilateral nasolabial folds. Upon further work-up, she was diagnosed with angiosarcoma, with the confirmed involvement of multi-focal sites.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition, affecting a significant number of patients of all ages. As we learn more about the pathogenesis of AD, new targeted treatment options are being developed to better tailor its management. Currently, a variety of biologic agents are utilized to target specific components and regulators of the inflammatory pathways in allergic and inflammatory conditions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRegular exercise is a cornerstone of diabetes treatment; however, people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) are commonly sedentary. It is possible that a harder rate of perceived exertion (RPE) during exercise for those with T2D as compared with nondiabetics may be a barrier to physical activity. This study examined RPE (Borg scale, ordinal range 6-20) during submaximal exercise at identical absolute work rates to test the hypothesis that women with T2D demonstrate harder RPE during exercise than nondiabetic controls.
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