Publications by authors named "Justin T Matushansky"
: Onychomycosis is the most common nail disorder seen in clinical practice, and it may have significant impact on patient quality of life. Understanding risk factors for onychomycosis may help to devise screening and treatment guidelines for populations that are more susceptible to this infection. Using a national database, we aimed to explore associations between onychomycosis and age, sex, and underlying medical conditions, as well as to examine current onychomycosis treatment trends.
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- The study investigates the impact of plantar keratoderma on patients with pachyonychia congenita, focusing on pain levels and physical activity using wristband trackers over 28 days across four seasons.
- Results showed that pachyonychia congenita patients took significantly fewer steps and reported higher daily pain scores compared to matched normal controls, suggesting a strong link between increased pain and reduced activity.
- Despite limitations due to a small sample size and specific participant criteria, the findings imply that wearable technology might help assess treatment effectiveness for severe plantar pain, indicating that pain relief could lead to increased physical activity.