Publications by authors named "S South"

Seborrheic dermatitis (SD), a chronic inflammatory skin condition consisting of itchy, red patches with greasy scales, has been linked to numerous systemic conditions. This review evaluates comorbidities and lifestyle factors that are associated with seborrheic dermatitis. A literary search was conducted in August 2024 using EMBASE, PubMed, and Medline Industries, and evaluated according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.

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Mycosis fungoides (MF), a form of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), increases the risk of other malignancies. A common and effective treatment for patients with MF is radiotherapy (RT), which itself also increases the risk of malignancies. One such malignancy that may result from both MF and RT is cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC).

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Onychomycosis (OM) is a nail infection from various fungal species, representing a worldwide dermatologic health concern. The toenails are most often affected. Comorbid chronic health conditions and environmental and genetic factors play a role in the development of OM.

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Context The osteopathic cranial field suggests that cranial rhythmic impulse (CRI) can be used to examine distal segments. However, there is a lack of research on the reliability of using CRI to diagnose other distal segments. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of using the cranial vault hold compared to traditional osteopathic diagnostic techniques to diagnose somatic dysfunctions at the following segments: atlantooccipital joint (OA), atlantoaxial joint (AA), cervical-4 (C4), cervical-7 (C7), thoracic-6 (T6), thoracic-12 (T12), lumbar-3 (L3), sacrum, left innominate, right fibular head, and left radial head.

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Features of autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, learning disorders, intellectual disabilities, and communication and motor disorders usually emerge early in life and are associated with atypical neurodevelopment. These "neurodevelopmental conditions" are grouped together in the DSM-5 and ICD-11 to reflect their shared characteristics. Yet, reliance on categorical diagnoses poses significant challenges in both research and clinical settings (e.

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