Publications by authors named "Rohit Vijjhalwar"
Objectives: Thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections provide a complex surgical cohort termed thoracic aortic surgery. Regular follow-up at specialist clinics with cross-sectional imaging is recommended. Identifying risk factors that lead to re-operations as well as the requirement for and appropriate length of follow-up remain points of debate.
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- Reducing the time it takes to diagnose rare diseases like Fibrous Dysplasia/McCune Albright Syndrome (FD/MAS) is crucial, as variable symptoms can prolong diagnosis for patients.
- A study using the UK-based RUDY research database analyzed 51 individuals with FD/MAS, revealing a median diagnosis time of two years, with many patients reporting pain as their first symptom and a significant percentage receiving incorrect initial diagnoses.
- The findings indicate that many patients experience diagnostic delays, emphasizing the need to improve healthcare pathways for better identification and treatment of FD/MAS.
Introduction: Late presentation of multiple myeloma (MM) heightens the risk of complication risks, including end-organ damage. This study aimed to: 1) detail the diagnostic journey of MM patients, encompassing symptoms, initial diagnoses, and healthcare professionals met; 2) establish the median duration from symptom onset to MM diagnosis; and 3) examine factors linked to timely MM diagnosis within 12 weeks.
Methods: A total of 300 adults self-reporting MM were analysed from the Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases cohort Study (RUDY).