Publications by authors named "Yelena Burklin"
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- Around 158,500 people in the U.S. have undiagnosed HIV, which complicates treatment and health outcomes, especially for those on immunosuppressive therapy.
- Patients taking these therapies are at heightened risk for infections, yet routine HIV testing before treatment isn't standard practice.
- A case study of three patients shows that undiagnosed HIV led to severe complications during their course of immunosuppressive treatment, highlighting the need for pre-treatment HIV screening.
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, and the majority of hospital admissions of patients with cancer occur because of uncontrolled, urgent symptoms. In addition to complex physical presentations, these patients often manifest a number of complex emotional and psychological responses resulting in a unique set of healthcare needs and expectations. Inpatient generalists or hospitalists frequently serve as the primary providers of medical care for these patients.
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