Publications by authors named "Zachary Buxo"
A pseudoaneurysm is an abnormal dilatation within the wall of a blood vessel due to the formation of a hematoma in the vessel wall after vessel injury. Because of the protective nature of the facial skeleton and the deep location of the lingual artery, the lingual artery pseudoaneurysm is rare. The authors report a case of a 20-year-old male who suffered multiple gunshot wounds, including to the mouth, presenting with immediate life-threatening injuries.
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- High pharmaceutical prices have led to the rise of direct-to-consumer distributors like Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company (MCCPDC) as a cost-saving alternative for medication sourcing.
- The study analyzed Medicare Part D data to identify commonly prescribed medications by otolaryngologists, assessing their availability and pricing on the MCCPDC website.
- The findings indicate that significant savings could be achieved for Medicare—up to $55.6 million for otolaryngology and potentially $1 billion across all specialties—by purchasing generic medications at MCCPDC prices.