Publications by authors named "Jose Jiron"
Levamisole-adulterated cocaine induced skin necrosis of nose, ears, and extremities: Case report.
Allergy Rhinol (Providence)
January 2014
Levamisole is an immunomodulatory and antihelminthic drug, previously removed from the United States market, and now estimated to be present in the vast majority of cocaine distributed in the United States. Levamisole-adulterated cocaine (LAC) exposure can result in neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, and vasculitis with a predilection for subsites of the face. The objective of this review is to increase awareness among otolaryngologists of the manifestations of LAC exposure.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Facial dermabrasion and chemical peel are common cosmetic procedures that are generally safe yet do possess inherent risks. The patient's expectations, formed well in advance of treatment, strongly correlate with overall satisfaction.
Objectives: The authors reviewed and analyzed litigation related to the performance of facial dermabrasion and chemical peel.
Purpose: Poorer survival from head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) in African Americans (AA) may be due to disparity in the prevalence of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) but earlier studies often failed to control other etiological factors. We aimed to elucidate whether racial disparities in HPV prevalence and overall survival were due to confounding from smoking or alcohol use.
Materials And Methods: 385 patients with SCC of the mouth, pharynx, nose, or larynx who had surgical resection at Wayne State University affiliated hospitals were identified through a population-based cancer registry.
Objectives: This study in children and young adults having cancer-related amputation aimed to examine the incidence of phantom limb pain (PLP) in the first year after amputation and also the proportion of patients who had preamputation pain.
Methods: A retrospective review of medical records was undertaken. The proportion of patients with PLP was reported.