Publications by authors named "L D Kohn"
Linear enamel hypoplasias (LEHs) are development defects appearing as lines or grooves on enamel surfaces. Forming when physiological stressors disrupt developing teeth, LEHs provide retrospective insight into stress experienced in early development. Here, LEHs in Cayo Santiago rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta) were observed with respect to decade of birth, whether an individual was transferred from the free-ranging colony to the captive facility during probable crown formation periods, and matriline of birth.
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- This study investigates the connection between gut bacteria, specifically oral pathogens, and colorectal cancer (CRC), highlighting the role of Parvimonas micra and Fusobacterium nucleatum.
- The research analyzed fecal samples from 275 CRC patients and 95 healthy controls using 16S rRNA sequencing, revealing significant differences in microbial composition linked to tumor location and microsatellite instability (MSI).
- Findings indicate that certain bacteria like P. micra and F. nucleatum are more prevalent in CRC patients, suggesting their potential role in the disease's development and the need for further research on bacterial interactions in CRC progression.
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- Acne fulminans (AF) is a severe, inflammatory type of acne that typically appears in adolescents, featuring painful nodules and potentially leading to serious skin lesions and systemic symptoms like fever and joint pain.
- The exact cause of AF is not well understood, but it may be linked to certain medications and often arises in teens beginning isotretinoin treatment.
- Effective treatment generally involves a combination of prednisone and isotretinoin, with an emphasis on early diagnosis to reduce both immediate symptoms and the risk of permanent scarring; further research is needed to improve management strategies.
Representation of Racially Minoritized Patients on Dermatology Private Practice Websites.
J Racial Ethn Health Disparities
July 2024
Images on the homepages of private practice dermatology websites often do not reflect the racial diversity of the metropolitan area in which each practice is located. A Google Maps scraper (Apify) was used to identify websites for private practices in 27 United States metropolitan areas selected from the 2020 U.S.
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