Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis of the Foot and Ankle: A Case Report With Over Five-Year Follow-Up.

The estimated incidence of leukocytoclastic vasculitis of any etiology is between 15 and 30 people per million per year. Despite being a rare pathologic entity, leukocytoclastic vasculitis has many documented etiologies. Here, we report on a case of a 47-year-old man with liver cirrhosis who was admitted to our institution for diffuse palpable purpura of the distal lower extremities.

Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis Scintigraphy Using Planar D-SPECT on Dedicated Cardiac CZT Camera.

Background: Bone scintigraphy is a main diagnostic tool in suspected ATTR patients. Almost all literature is based on conventional whole body gamma cameras, and there is very sparse data evaluating the use of dedicated cardiac CZT cameras. The aim of this study was to evaluate the utility of bone scintigraphy in suspected transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CA) patients on a dedicated cardiac CZT camera.

Novel Modality for Neck Rejuvenation: A Prospective Multicenter Trial of Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation of the Cervical Branch of the Facial Nerve.

Background: Neck rejuvenation offers few modalities of treatments limited to either invasive plastic surgery or temporary neuromodulation using botulinum toxin.

Objective: To access the efficacy, longevity, and safety of percutaneous monopolar radiofrequency (RF) ablation of the cervical branch of the facial nerve innervating the platysma for neck rejuvenation.

Materials And Methods: This prospective, multicenter trial enrolled 19 adult patients with noticeable platysmal banding at 2 different centers.

How Tobacco Quitline Callers in 38 US States Reported Hearing About Quitline Services, 2010-2013.

Introduction: Telephone-based tobacco quitlines are an evidence-based intervention, but little is known about how callers hear about quitlines and whether variations exist by demographics or state. This study assessed trends in "how-heard-abouts" (HHAs) in 38 states.

Methods: Data came from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) National Quitline Data Warehouse, which stores nonidentifiable data collected from individual callers at quitline registration and reported quarterly by states.

A review of common tanning methods.

Tanning in the United States has become an increasingly popular activity in our culture. Tanning methods have evolved through the years to become more readily accessible and easier to use for all consumers, regardless of geographic location. With the rising incidence of skin cancer, the demand for safe and efficient tanning methods remains high.