Ovarian Carcinosarcoma Mimicking Symptoms of Recurrent Diverticulitis: A Case Report.

Ovarian carcinosarcoma, also known as malignant mixed müllerian tumor, is a rare and highly aggressive form of ovarian cancer. This report discusses a case where initial misdiagnosis underscored the complexity of diagnosing this condition. The findings highlight the critical nature of considering ovarian malignancies in the differential diagnosis for postmenopausal women presenting with abdominal pain and altered bowel habits.

A Scoping Review: Autologous Fat Grafting to Improve Volume and Aesthetics of Cleft Lip Deformity.

A frequent problem following cleft lip repair is insufficient lip volume and unappealing aesthetics. Autologous fat grafting is a method of improving the appearance of post-correction deformity. The aim of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of autologous fat grafting in improving the aesthetics of cleft lip deformity.

The effectiveness of disinfection protocols in osteopathic family medicine offices.

Context: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) pose a substantial public health threat. Despite significant strides to curb HAIs in hospital environments, outpatient settings have not received the same degree of attention. Given their emphasis on holistic, patient-centered care, osteopathic family medicine offices are pivotal in both disease prevention and comprehensive patient treatment.

The effectiveness of disinfection protocols in medical school osteopathic manipulative medicine labs.

Context: In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare-associated infections have taken center stage. Healthcare has adjusted workflows to accommodate for more robust disinfecting regiments to help protect the community. This has resulted in the need for medical institutions to reevaluate the current disinfection protocols down to the student level.