We present a case of suspected hepatotoxicity secondary to an etonogestrel contraceptive implant in which the patient presented with vomiting, jaundice, pruritis, elevated transaminases, and hyperbilirubinemia. An extensive work-up, including liver biopsy, was unremarkable. The implant was removed and the patient's symptoms and transaminitis resolved, suggestive of drug-induced liver injury.
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFMicrobes that use the single-carbon substrates methanol and methane offer great promise to bioindustry along with substantial environmental benefits. Methanotrophs and other methylotrophs can be engineered and optimized to produce a wide range of products, from biopolymers to biofuels and beyond. While significant limitations remain, including delivery of single-carbon feedstock to bioreactors, efficient growth, and scale-up, these challenges are being addressed and notable improvements have been rapid.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Utilization of telemedicine care for vulnerable and low income populations, especially individuals with mental health conditions, is not well understood. The goal is to describe the utilization and regional disparities of telehealth care by mental health status in Texas. Texas Medicaid claims data were analyzed from September 1, 2012, to August 31, 2018 for Medicaid patients enrolled due to a disability.
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