Publications by authors named "L M SCHUMAN"

Article Synopsis
  • a significant gap in access to hormonal contraception in rural areas.
  • The study revealed that while only 31% of participants were aware of pharmacists' prescribing abilities, support and acceptability for this service were high after education on the topic.
  • A majority of respondents expressed interest in obtaining contraception from pharmacists, indicating potential for improved reproductive health access in rural communities.
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We present a 28-year-old plasterer with symptomatic pes planus due to bilateral calcaneonavicular coalition. Computed tomography revealed an osseous calcaneonavicular bar of the right foot and a fibrous calcaneonavicular coalition of the left foot. Treatment options include conservative measures and surgical treatment consisting of a calcaneonavicular bar resection.

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Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is an aggressive cutaneous malignancy linked to a contributory virus (Merkel cell polyomavirus). Multiple epidemiologic studies have established an increased incidence of MCC among persons with systemic immune suppression. Several forms of immune suppression are associated with increased MCC incidence, including hematologic malignancies, HIV/AIDS, and immunosuppressive medications for autoimmune disease or transplant.

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