Publications by authors named "Patrick K O'Donohoe"

Silver-based dressings are used to reduce infection risk and optimise conditions for wound healing. They are widely used in the management of burns and other complex wounds. However, reports of elevated serum silver and concern over systemic toxicity, has meant that their use in young children has been questioned.

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Collagenoma is a rare benign skin lesion classified as a hamartomatous proliferation of normal collagen fibres and varying amounts of elastic fibres. They most frequently occur on the arms or trunk and may present as solitary or multiple lesions, as part of a syndrome (such as Cowden Syndrome, Tuberous Sclerosis, or MEN1) or sporadic and of varying sizes. Herein, we report on a case of large acquired collagenomas found in an unusual location on the dorsum of both feet.

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  • Obesity leads to chronic inflammation and metabolic diseases, and bariatric surgery, particularly Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, is a treatment that can effectively reduce weight and improve metabolism.
  • The review investigates how this surgery affects inflammation markers by exploring the connection between inflammation and weight loss, as well as its interaction with metabolic diseases and fat tissue inflammation.
  • Additionally, the authors discuss the impact of gut hormones like glucagon-like-peptide 1 and changes in gut microbiota on inflammation following the surgery.
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