Publications by authors named "L A DeMaria"

Purpose: To evaluate the rates of amenorrhea and menstrual irregularities in patients with active thyroid eye disease treated with teprotumumab.

Methods: A retrospective review was conducted of patients with active thyroid eye disease treated between 2020 and 2022 at a single institution. Female thyroid eye disease patients with regular menstruation at baseline who completed 8 infusions of teprotumumab were assessed.

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  • Significant bone loss and increased fracture risk occur after heart transplantation, especially in the first year, highlighting the need for monitoring fragility fractures in these patients.
  • In a study of 79 heart transplant patients, 27% experienced fractures, with vertebral fractures being the most common; osteoporosis was diagnosed in 28% of the patients.
  • Bone density measurements showed lower values in patients with fractures, with significant differences observed in the femoral neck and hip, indicating a serious risk that needs to be addressed post-transplant.
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Youth worldwide are struggling with increased mental health concerns. As youth in low- and middle-income countries make up more than 20% of the world's population, finding ways to improve their psychosocial wellbeing is crucial. CorStone's Youth First program is a school-based psychosocial resilience program that seeks to improve the mental, physical, social, and educational wellbeing of early adolescents.

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A newborn male with cat eye syndrome presented with progressively worsening bilateral upper eyelid imbrication, floppy eyelids, and ptosis. Despite conservative management, he remained unable to open his eyelids. Surgical correction was planned to prevent bilateral sensory deprivation amblyopia and was delayed until 5 months of age due to systemic health concerns.

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