Publications by authors named "R J Dewar"
Sarcomatoid carcinoma is a rare type of tumour consisting of neoplastic cells expressing both epithelial and mesenchymal cell markers. The small intestine is a rare site for sarcomatoid carcinoma and to date, a few cases have been reported. In this manuscript, a case of jejunal sarcomatoid carcinoma in a man in his 50s is reported.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArtificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning based applications are thought to impact the practice of healthcare by transforming diagnostic patient management approaches. However, domain knowledge, clinical and coding expertise are likely the biggest challenge and a substantial barrier in developing practical AI models. Most informatics and AI experts are not familiar with the nuances in medicine, and most doctors are not efficient coders.
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- The PECOS study is investigating the long-term effects of pediatric SARS-CoV-2 infections by comparing infected and uninfected participants aged 0-21.
- Participants were assessed on various health metrics, including symptom reports, physical exams, and psychological surveys, revealing that those infected reported significantly worse outcomes in several health domains.
- The findings indicate that SARS-CoV-2 infection could negatively impact children's overall quality of life, highlighting the importance of ongoing research to understand these long-term effects.
Trends in Cutaneous Melanoma in Nova Scotia With a Focus on 2007 to 2019.
J Cutan Med Surg
November 2024
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- Melanoma is a major public health issue in Canada, causing over 1,000 deaths annually, with Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia having the highest incidence rates.
- Data from the Nova Scotia Cancer Registry showed that between 2007 and 2019, there were 2,450 in situ cases and 4,063 invasive melanoma cases, primarily affecting males aged 60 to 79, with an increasing incidence rate of 2.7% annually for invasive cases.
- Due to the rising rates of melanoma, there's a pressing need for public and physician education on early detection of skin lesions and continued promotion of sun safety practices in Nova Scotia.
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