Social media in pathology and laboratory medicine: A systematic review.

The use of social media platforms in pathology and medical laboratory science has increased in recent years, revolutionizing the way professionals in these fields interact, disseminate information, and collaborate. To gain an understanding of the current landscape regarding social media use in pathology and medical laboratory science, a novel systematic review was conducted. A search of PubMed, Medline, Embase, and Scopus was performed to identify articles evaluating social media use within pathology and medical laboratory science.

Fatal Moans and Bones in Crohn's: A Case of Heterotopic Mesenteric Ossification.

Heterotopic mesenteric ossification (HMO) represents a rare reactive condition characterized by abnormal bone formation within the mesentery. HMO's etiology remains enigmatic, with proposed triggers including trauma-induced metaplasia or bone fragment dislodgment from other sites during abdominal surgery. With fewer than 100 documented cases in the literature, much about this condition remains unknown.

Health disparities among incarcerated populations: a crucial laboratory and pathology review.

Background: The United States notoriously has one of the highest rates of incarceration in the world, yet scant attention to the health care needs of those incarcerated exists within laboratory medicine and pathology training and education. This article explores health disparities among incarcerated and released individuals regarding diagnostic laboratory testing and pathology services.

Methods: A literature search was conducted for articles published between 2002 and 2023 using keywords including "healthcare," "incarcerated," "laboratory services," "pathology services," and "health insurance for prisoners.

How (Cautious) Social Media Use May Improve Education and Pipeline Efforts of a Growing Postpandemic Forensic Pathologist Workforce Shortage.

Many subspecialties of pathology have initiated novel methods and strategies to connect with medical students and residents, stimulate interest, and offer mentorship. Emerging concern about the future of forensic pathology has been highlighted in contemporary literature as recruitment of new fellows has stagnated and workforce shortage concerns have blossomed. Amidst these challenges, the potential role of social networking platforms like social media (SoMe) in enhancing autopsy pathology/forensics education has garnered attention, yet literature focusing specifically on its application in autopsy and forensic pathology remains limited.

From intimate partners to serial killers: Nearly 40 years of female homicides in King County, Washington (1978-2016).

An extreme, known potential outcome of intimate partner violence (IPV) is death, with national data revealing females are more likely to be killed by intimate partners than by others. In a novel pairing, the King County Medical Examiner's Office data management system and the Washington State Attorney General's Office's Homicide Information Tracking System were retrospectively analyzed (1978-2016) with information gathered pertaining to female homicide victims. Analyses show that female victims commonly knew their assailant(s) (79.

Intravascular Large B-cell Lymphoma Presenting as Sudden Death.

Intravascular large B-cell lymphoma is a rare subset of non-Hodgkin lymphoma composed of mature B lymphoma cells confined to the intravascular space. This disease remains elusive because it lacks a discrete tumor mass, can affect any part of the body, and has vague symptoms paired with heterogeneous clinical findings resulting in delayed or missed accurate diagnosis, even at postmortem examination. This is a case of a woman who died within hours of presenting to the emergency department with a diagnosis of intravascular large B-cell lymphoma made through autopsy examination, adding to the knowledge of this rare disease and bringing it to the attention of practicing autopsy and forensic pathologists.

Challenges to recruitment and retention of Black forensic pathologists.

Background: Informal estimates place the number of practicing Black forensic pathologists (BFPs) in the United States (US) at somewhere between 35 and 45 which is less than 10% the estimated total of 600. The legacy of medical and institutional racism means that BFPs in the US encounter particular challenges to training and career development that their White peers do not have to contend with.

Methods: A survey developed on SurveyMonkey in English, was distributed through social media networks and by direct email to known BFPs.

Wall Falls: Blunt Trauma Sustained from Border Wall Crossings.

The border wall between the United States and Mexico consists of stretches of metal fencing of varying heights alternating and overlapping with areas of electronic surveillance. Despite national conversations centered around the social, environmental, economic, and political implications of this wall, there is a paucity of studies on deaths occurring in this region. Herein are described 2 cases of fatal injuries sustained from scaling the fence and accidentally falling onto the United States' side in New Mexico.

New Mexico's COVID-19 Experience.

The 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread worldwide, infiltrating, infecting, and devastating communities in all locations of varying demographics. An overwhelming majority of published literature on the pathologic findings associated with COVID-19 is either from living clinical cohorts or from autopsy findings of those who died in a medical care setting, which can confound pure disease pathology. A relatively low initial infection rate paired with a high biosafety level enabled the New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator to conduct full autopsy examinations on suspected COVID-19-related deaths.

The beliefs and willingness of men who have sex with men to comply with a one-year blood donation deferral policy: a cross-sectional study.

Background: In 2016, the US Food and Drug Administration ended the lifetime blood donation deferral for men who have sex with men (MSM) and replaced it with a 1-year deferral period. It is currently unknown how many MSM may meet the new deferral policy and how many are willing to comply with it.

Study Design And Methods: An anonymous survey was shared on MSM-focused social media sites between May and July 2016 and enrolled self-identified American MSM who were at least 18 years old.

Pathology Image Of the Month: Rapidly Progressive Hemorrhagic Cellulitis of Bilateral Lower Extremities with Subsequent Septic Shock and Death.

A 51-year-old man presented to a community based emergency department with bilateral lower extremity swelling that began four days prior and that had evolved into recent blister formation on the left lower extremity. Medical history was significant only for hypertension and a recent self-described episode of "food poisoning" five days earlier characterized by diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting that quickly resolved. Physical exam revealed marked bilateral lower extremity edema and an ecchymotic rash below the knee.

The safety and efficacy of approaches to liver resection: a meta-analysis.

Background: The aim of this study is to compare the safety and efficacy of conventional laparotomy with those of robotic and laparoscopic approaches to hepatectomy.

Database: Independent reviewers conducted a systematic review of publications in PubMed and Embase, with searches limited to comparative articles of laparoscopic hepatectomy with either conventional or robotic liver approaches. Outcomes included total operative time, estimated blood loss, length of hospitalization, resection margins, postoperative complications, perioperative mortality rates, and cost measures.

Robotic versus laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

Background: Robotic approaches have become increasingly used for colorectal surgery. The aim of this study is to examine the safety and efficacy of robotic colorectal procedures in an adult population.

Study Design: A systematic review of articles in both PubMed and Embase comparing laparoscopic and robotic colorectal procedures was performed.

A comparative North American experience of robotic thyroidectomy in a thyroid cancer population.

Purpose: This study seeks to explore the efficacy of robotic thyroidectomy in treating a North American population with differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) as compared with the conventional cervical approach.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of our prospectively collected thyroid surgery database was performed. We included all consecutive patients that underwent thyroidectomy for the treatment of well-differentiated thyroid cancer, performed by a single surgeon.

Safety of robotic thyroidectomy approaches: meta-analysis and systematic review.

Background: This study compared the efficacy of robotic thyroidectomy via a gasless, axillary approach with conventional cervical and endoscopic techniques by meta-analysis.

Methods: Articles were identified from the following keyword searches: robotic/robot-assisted thyroidectomy/thyroid surgery. Outcomes included operative time, hospital stay, complications, and cosmetic satisfaction after surgery.

Disability and kidney transplantation in the United States.

Transplantation is the treatment of choice for patients with end-stage renal disease. Despite complete or partial restoration of renal function, many recipients after transplant continue to self-identify as disabled. It is a designation required for federal healthcare assistance pre-transplant, but in some cases, post-transplantation, the designation is misapplied.