Publications by authors named "L C Coady"
Esophageal lymphocytosis: exploring the knowns and unknowns of this pattern of esophageal injury.
Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Lymphocyte-rich inflammation of the esophagus is an emerging condition characterized by symptoms like difficulty swallowing and food blockages, often appearing similar to eosinophilic esophagitis during endoscopy.
- Three main subtypes of this inflammation have been identified: lymphocytic, lichenoid, and lymphocyte-predominant esophagitis, which must be differentiated from other causes such as gastro-esophageal reflux and Candida infections.
- The review highlights the need for systematic diagnostic criteria and recommends more research to understand the disease's progression and improve treatment strategies for affected patients.
Background: COVID-19 has greatly impacted medical students' clinical education. This study evaluates the usefulness of a rapidly implemented on-site simulation programme deployed to supplement our disrupted curriculum.
Methods: Students on surgical rotations received 4-hour tutor-led simulated patient sessions (involving mannikins with remote audio-visual observation) respecting hospital and public health protocols.
Article Synopsis
- * An analysis was conducted on 743 patients with culture-confirmed IPN, revealing a 20.9% mortality rate, with early infection (within the first 4 weeks) significantly linked to higher mortality rates.
- * Results indicate that both early infection and early open surgery are strong predictors of increased mortality, while other surgical methods showed no significant impact on death rates.