Incidental Finding of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia After Podiatric Surgery: Case Report.

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is hematopoietic neoplasm that typically remains insidious and undetected until symptoms arise. We present a patient that underwent podiatric surgery for a symptomatic bunion at the Veteran Affairs Medical Center Northport with resultant incidental finding of CLL. This facility mandates that all excised bone and tissue be submitted for gross examination by a pathologist.

Choosing a Vibratory Test to Pair With Semmes Weinstein Monofilament Testing for Evaluating Lower Extremity Sensation in Patients With Diabetes: A Comparison of Three Vibratory Methodologies.

Background: Numerous guidelines recommend pairing Semmes-Weinstein monofilament (SWM) testing with a secondary clinical test when screening for diabetic peripheral neuropathy, yet time is very limited in clinical practice. This study compared the time to complete and the diagnostic agreement of three vibratory sensation tests.

Methods: Sixty-five individuals (42% male; aged: 61 ± 12 years) were recruited.

Educating Orphaned and Vulnerable Children in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Kenya.

According to UNICEF, 13.3 million children (0-17 years) worldwide have lost one or both parents to AIDS. Nearly 12 million of these children live in sub-Saharan Africa.