Publications by authors named "Ikechukwu Chidobem"
Article Synopsis
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the leading sexually transmitted infection in the US, particularly noted for its link to cervical cancer but also affecting men, especially gay and bisexual males (GBM), who face higher risks and prevalence of HPV-related anal cancer.
- HPV vaccination is effective in preventing HPV-related cancers and has gained attention to improve awareness and vaccination rates, especially among GBM, who currently have low vaccination rates.
- A study from 2017 to 2020 shows increased awareness of HPV and its vaccine among GBM but highlights significant sociodemographic disparities, indicating a need for targeted interventions to boost vaccination in this high-risk group.
Psychological distress is more common in cancer survivors than the general population, and is associated with adverse outcomes. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES), race and psychological distress, using data from a nationally representative sample of cancer survivors in the United States. Outcomes of interest were mild, moderate, and severe psychological distress as assessed by the Patient Health Questionnaire-4 (PHQ-4).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA 47-year-old female, who had previously received adjuvant right breast radiation for ductal carcinoma in situ, presented with right breast edema, erythema, and pain. This developed about two and a half weeks following radioactive iodine therapy for thyroid carcinoma. A biopsy was performed to rule out malignancy, since inflammatory breast cancer can present with similar symptoms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRenal lymphangiectasia is a rare benign mesenchymal tumor of unclear etiology resulting from dilatation of perinephric lymphatic channels and formation of cystic masses. Polycythemia is a rarely associated finding with only five cases reported in the literature. We report a case of bilateral renal lymphangiectasia associated with polycythemia in a 38-year-old man who was managed conservatively with pain control.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The goal of this exploratory study was to evaluate the effects of an exercise intervention - progressive resistance training (PRT) on the metabolome of people with MS (pwMS) and to link these to changes in clinical outcomes.
Methods: 14 pwMS with EDSS <4.0 and 13 age- and sex-matched healthy controls completed a 12-week in-person PRT exercise intervention.