Publications by authors named "Kasey B Johnson"
Article Synopsis
- This study looked into the occurrence of exercise-associated muscle cramps (EAMC) among athletes competing in ultraendurance events, specifically at the IRONMAN World Championship from 1989-2019.
- A total of 10,533 medical records were analyzed, finding that 2863 participants experienced EAMC, with dehydration, exhaustion, and previous cramping evaluations being key risk factors.
- The study concluded that while dehydration is linked to cramping, electrolyte imbalances (like low serum sodium or potassium) are not, which challenges some existing beliefs in the field.*
Medical Encounters and Treatment Outcomes in Ironman-Distance Triathlon.
Med Sci Sports Exerc
November 2023
Purpose: This study aimed to examine the injury and illness characteristics, treatments, and outcomes at elite ultraendurance triathlon events.
Methods: We quantified participant demographics, injury types, treatments, and disposition for medical encounters at 27 Ironman-distance triathlon championships from 1989 to 2019. We then calculated the likelihood of concurrent medical complaints in each encounter.
Article Synopsis
- - The study examines exercise-associated hyponatremia (EAH) in male and female triathletes during ultra-endurance events, revealing that severe cases are more common in females and that symptoms present differently between the sexes.
- - Analysis of IRONMAN® World Championships medical records from 1989 to 2019 shows that certain clinical symptoms, such as altered mental status and muscle cramps, have distinct relationships with sodium levels in males vs. females.
- - Understanding these differences in EAH presentation can help athletes and medical professionals detect the condition earlier, ultimately leading to better prevention of serious complications related to sodium imbalance.
Purpose: Ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid (OcMMP) is a rare and potentially blinding condition for which consensus treatment guidelines do not exist. The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness and safety of various immunomodulatory agents in the treatment of OcMMP in a private practice setting.
Methods: We conducted a 10-year retrospective chart review of patients managed with OcMMP (n = 22).
A preadolescent female presented to the emergency department with an acute asthma exacerbation. Chest radiograph and computed tomography scan showed extensive pneumomediastinum with a small pneumopericardium without a distinct source for this air leak. The patient was admitted for noninvasive monitoring, analgesia, and high concentration oxygen.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis case series presents 2 Caucasian females that underwent orbital decompression surgery for symptomatic exophthalmos and postoperatively developed a change in their perception of pitch during vocal performance. One patient went as far as to undergo voice lessons in attempt to regain her pre-operative pitch perception; however, the attempt was unsuccessful. We propose the etiology of this complication is anatomic changes within the ethmoid sinus.
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