Publications by authors named "Nicholas Alford"

Background: Postoperative complications in body contouring surgery have been linked to several factors, including body mass index, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and skin resection weight. Prior weight loss by surgical means is another predisposing factor for postoperative complications following body contouring. This study aims to examine these previously identified variables, and several others, in the context of a spectrum of abdominal body contouring techniques following bariatric surgery.

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Background: Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (KTS) is a rare vascular disorder that typically presents in the lower limb with unilateral port-wine discoloration of the skin due to capillary malformations, varicose veins, and soft tissue and bone overgrowth. Radiation-induced angiosarcoma (RIAS) is a rare vascular malignancy that develops as a long-term complication secondary to radiation therapy. While there is no well-established direct relationship between KTS and development of angiosarcoma, there is literature that suggests a logical association between the 2 disorders.

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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive, age-related neurodegenerative disorder that affects a large proportion of the older population. It currently lacks effective treatments, placing a heavy burden on patients, families, health care systems, and society. This is mainly due to our limited comprehension of the pathophysiology of AD progression, as well as the lack of effective drug targets and intervention timing to address the underlying pathology.

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  • There is a lack of research examining the communication around prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing among men in Florida, focusing on how discussions between providers and patients affect testing rates.
  • The study used data from the Florida Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System to analyze how the content and context of communication correlated with PSA testing, employing logistic regression to account for various factors.
  • Key findings indicated that physician recommendations, open discussions about the pros and cons of PSA testing, and having a personal doctor were significant predictors of whether men received PSA testing, suggesting targeted approaches could reduce disparities in prostate cancer screening.
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