Publications by authors named "I Caceres"
Prevalence of Kaposi sarcoma in the United States: SEER cross-sectional study.
Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent)
December 2024
Primary Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is a rare cancer caused by human herpesvirus-8 that most often affects people with compromised immune systems. Since knowledge of the relationship between disease and sociodemographic factors contributes to the development of precision medicine, we investigated the prevalence of KS within the US population. Using SEER, we found that the Black population had the highest prevalence rate in 2018 compared to other racial groups.
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- The popularity of minimally invasive cosmetic treatments, especially lip augmentation, has surged in recent years, with dermatologists providing safe and evidence-based options.
- Various lip fillers are available and have been extensively studied for safety; however, there's limited data on their effects in patients with autoimmune diseases.
- A specific case of a granulomatous delayed hypersensitivity reaction to hyaluronic acid filler in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis was successfully treated with hyaluronidase, emphasizing the need for awareness of such reactions and effective treatment options.
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections classically present as a vesicular eruption on an erythematous base; however, viral infections may present much differently in the setting of immune deficiency. Herpes vegetans is an atypical presentation of HSV that occurs in immunocompromised patients, typically those with human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Herpes vegetans is characterized by hyperkeratotic, exophytic, and, sometimes, ulcerated nodules, often with a chronic and persistent course.
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- Increasing evidence of Neanderthal osseous industry shows they used bone fragments for practical tools, with diverse shaping techniques, but no bone spear points were previously identified in these contexts.
- A detailed study of a bone spear point from the Abric Romaní site in Spain reveals its manufacture and use, with clear signs of intentional knapping and wear patterns consistent with serving as a spear.
- This finding enhances our understanding of Neanderthal hunting behavior and highlights the adaptability of their technology 50,000 years ago, shedding light on previously overlooked aspects of their tool-making strategies.