Congenital Cutaneous Candidiasis in Preterm Infants.

Congenital cutaneous candidiasis (CCC) is a rare condition, which typically affects premature and very low birthweight neonates. Affected infants present with a diffuse rash of variable morphology, which can appear as peeling, sloughing desquamation; maculopapular lesions; or, less commonly, pustules, vesicles, or bullae. Due to the varied nature of the clinical presentation, the diagnosis of CCC can be quite difficult but critically important because early treatment with intravenous fluconazole can prevent disease progression.

Neonatal lupus erythematosus presenting as orolabial ulcerations: Two cases and a review of the literature.

We report two unrelated infants who presented with orolabial ulcerations as a presenting manifestation of neonatal lupus erythematosus (NLE). Subsequent positive anti-SSA/SSB titers confirmed the diagnosis. In both infants, the ulcerations were painless and spontaneously resolved.

Efficacy of different cerclage suture materials in reducing preterm birth.

To compare the efficacy of monofilament suture, braided polyester thread, and 5 mm tape suture in reducing preterm birth (PTB). Women who received a cerclage at Touro Infirmary, New Orleans, LA, USA, between 1 January, 2011 and 31 December, 2016 were identified using ICD-9/10 codes. All charts were reviewed for demographic and obstetrical variables including gestational age (GA) at delivery.

Interprofessional Collaboration: The Future of Publishing in Oncology.

Objectives: To explore avenues for establishing or expanding interprofessional (IP) collaboration, to provide guidance on authoring IP oncology publications, and to highlight platforms for IP publishing.

Data Sources: Journal articles, organizational guidelines, panel reports, and personal experience.

Conclusion: As health care becomes an increasingly IP field, publications authored by IP groups will become more common, and additional platforms for IP publication will be created.