Publications by authors named "M M Beaty"
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a rare, highly aggressive skin cancer of neuroendocrine origin that is typically associated with either the presence of Merkel cell polyomavirus or chronic exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. We report a case of relapsed MCC that presented with new symptoms of fatigue, back pain, and myeloid left shift identified during scheduled follow-up. The patient was found to have circulating neoplastic cells in the peripheral blood and bone marrow metastasis.
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- Exposure to diacetyl and related chemicals in flavoring and popcorn production has been linked to serious respiratory issues, including obliterative bronchiolitis, as shown in both workers and laboratory animals.
- In coffee processing facilities, increased exposure to these chemicals has been observed, particularly among workers who grind roasted coffee beans.
- Implementing engineering controls, like ventilated enclosures around grinding equipment, significantly reduced harmful chemical concentrations in the air, highlighting effective measures to protect worker health.
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- HIV infection increases the risk of developing lymphomas due to weakened immune systems and coexisting virus infections, particularly human herpesvirus 8 (HHV8).
- Co-infection with HHV8 is linked to aggressive lymphomas like primary effusion lymphoma and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).
- A unique case of HHV8-positive DLBCL with significant heart involvement was found during an autopsy of a patient who had been living with untreated HIV for a long time.
Cryolipolysis: Clinical Best Practices and Other Nonclinical Considerations.
Aesthet Surg J Open Forum
June 2020
Cryolipolysis is a nonsurgical body contouring procedure that involves cooling of fat cells to induce lipolysis while sparing surrounding structures. Plastic surgery practices are increasingly incorporating noninvasive aesthetic procedures (eg, cryolipolysis, fillers, radiofrequency, ultrasound) to offer their patients a wider range of aesthetic treatment options. Here, we report insights from 8 plastic surgeons with regard to cryolipolysis best practices from a clinical perspective and the impact of integrating this noninvasive body contouring procedure into a plastic surgery practice.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe facial plastic surgeon's role today includes more than provision of procedural excellence. To provide excellent quality of care effective planning and guidance for patients through the aesthetic journey is needed. Methods for the delivery of this level of care are presented and discussed.
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