Publications by authors named "G A Studebaker"
Cushing's syndrome is a rare, multisystemic disease caused by chronic exposure to supraphysiologic levels of cortisol. Prolonged hypercortisolism is associated with significant multisystem morbidity and mortality and decreased quality of life. Diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome is often delayed by several years due to its insidiously progressive course, diverse clinical presentation, overlap of symptoms with many common conditions, and testing complexity.
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- Melanaphis sacchari, known as the sugarcane aphid (SCA), is an invasive pest that primarily feeds on economically crucial plants like sorghum and sugarcane, posing significant agricultural threats due to its rapid reproduction and spread.
- Recent research has identified two distinct genotypes of SCA in the USA that specialize in either sugarcane or sorghum, raising concerns given the USA's prominence in sorghum production.
- The review discusses various management strategies, including biological and chemical methods, emphasizes the importance of understanding host plant resistance and using integrated pest management practices to effectively control the SCA population.
Screening recommendations and treatment guidelines for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection have been updated. People at the greatest risk of HCV infection are those between 18 and 39 years of age and those who use injection drugs. Universal screening with an anti-HCV antibody test with follow-up reflex HCV RNA polymerase chain reaction testing for positive results to confirm active disease is recommended at least once for all adults 18 years and older and during each pregnancy.
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