Impact of locus of care on outcomes in adolescents and young adults with osteosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma treated at pediatric versus adult cancer centers: An IMPACT cohort study.

Background: Location of cancer care (LOC; pediatric vs. adult center) impacts outcomes in adolescents and young adults (AYA) with some cancer types. Data on the impact of LOC on survival in AYA with osteosarcoma (OSS) and Ewing sarcoma (EWS) are limited OBJECTIVES: To compare differences in demographics, disease/treatment characteristics, and survival in a population-based cohort of AYA with OSS or EWS treated at pediatric versus adult centers METHODS: The Initiative to Maximize Progress in Adolescent Cancer Therapy (IMPACT) cohort captured demographic, disease, and treatment data for all AYA (15-21 years old) diagnosed with OSS and EWS in Ontario, Canada between 1992 and 2012.

Incidence of deep vein thrombosis in erysipelas or cellulitis of the lower extremities.

The incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients with erysipelas and cellulitis of the lower extremities is unknown. As such, the indication and efficacy of prophylactic anticoagulation for prevention of DVT in these patients is unclear. The main goal of this review is to provide an estimate of the incidence of DVT in erysipelas and cellulitis based on existing literature.

Androgenetic alopecia and coronary artery disease in women.

The meaningful association of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and coronary artery disease (CAD) in men has been documented, but few studies, if any, have focused on this association in women. This study was carried out on 106 women under the age 55, who completed angiography procedures for diagnosis of coronary artery disease. The aim of study was to assess the relationship between androgenetic alopecia and coronary heart disease in women.

A clinicopathological study on acute cutaneous lesions induced by sulfur mustard gas (yperite).

During the Iran-Iraq war (1980-1988), sulfur mustard (as a chemical warfare agent) was launched on several occasions. Thirty-two victims with acute mustard poisoning were referred to our dermatology department, and are basis of this clinicopathologic study. Clinical and laboratory findings of these 32 adult patients exposed to mustard gas were determined.

Ant-induced alopecia: report of 2 cases and review of the literature.

Localized scalp hair loss is associated with many processes, including alopecia areata, trichotillomania, tinea capitis, and early lupus erythematosus. There are several reports of localized alopecia after tick- and flea-bites and bee stings, but there are only two reports of ant-induced alopecia in the literature. We present two cases of alopecia induced by ants of genus Pheidole (species pallidula) and review the literature for insect-induced alopecia.