Publications by authors named "O Burke"
Cardiovascular Disease in Acute Cocaine Compared to Acute Fentanyl Intoxication Deaths.
Am J Forensic Med Pathol
November 2024
Cocaine is the most common stimulant drug that causes death in Connecticut. Unlike opioid intoxication deaths, which largely correlate with dose/concentration, cocaine deaths occur more idiosyncratically, with mechanisms of death often related to underlying cardiovascular disease. We examined 78 sole acute cocaine and 306 sole acute fentanyl intoxication deaths to assess their association with cardiovascular disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThere are numerous internal fixation (IF) options available for distal radius fractures (DRFs). The choice of fixation method depends on factors such as fracture morphology, soft tissue integrity, the patient's clinical status, and the surgeon's training. While volar plate fixation has become the primary approach for addressing these fractures, alternative IF methods like K-wire fixation, fragment-specific fixation, and dorsal bridge plating continue to be effective.
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- Mycosis fungoides palmaris et plantaris (MFPP) is a rare type of skin cancer that mainly affects the palms and soles, often confused with dyshidrotic eczema due to similar symptoms.
- A case report details a middle-aged woman misdiagnosed with dyshidrotic eczema, who didn’t improve with corticosteroid treatment, leading to further investigation and eventual diagnosis of MFPP.
- The report emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to consider MFPP when dealing with stubborn skin lesions on the palms and soles that do not respond to typical eczema treatments.