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January 2025
Center for Cancer Immunology is a part of Krantz Family Center for Cancer Research, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Adult human skin contains nearly twice as many T cells as the peripheral blood, which include tissue-resident memory T cells. However, the precise mechanisms maintaining tissue-resident memory T cells in the healthy skin remain unclear. Using normal human skin samples, we find that Langerhans cells (LCs) contact T cells in the epidermis of the elderly.
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December 2024
Dermatology and Venereology, Srirama Chandra Bhanja (SCB) Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, IND.
Introduction Topical steroid damaged/dependent face (TSDF) is defined as the semi-permanent or permanent damage to the skin of the face precipitated by the irrational, indiscriminate, or prolonged use of topical corticosteroids (TCs), resulting in various cutaneous signs and symptoms and psychological dependence on the drug. The objective was to determine the clinical spectrum of TSDF. Methods This was an observational cross-sectional study conducted between May 2021 and April 2022, comprising 100 consecutive patients of TC-induced facial dermatoses who visited the skin and venereal disease OPD of a tertiary care hospital in northern India.
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December 2024
Dermatology, C.U. Shah Medical College and Hospital, Surendranagar, IND.
Introduction Chronic urticaria is a transient cutaneous disorder that waxes and wanes swiftly but, due to its periodic episodes, declines the quality of life of the affected individuals. It is of two types: chronic spontaneous or idiopathic and chronic-induced urticaria. Urticaria can have many different causes, but one of the most common causes of chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) is autoimmune.
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December 2024
Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Ankara, TUR.
Background: Skin problems, typically overlooked in elderly patients hospitalized for systemic diseases, can no longer be ignored.
Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the presence and management of dermatological problems in hospitalized elderly patients.
Materials And Methods: This retrospective study involved dermatology consultations for 712 elderly patients (aged ≥ 65 years) hospitalized between October 2022 and October 2023.
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December 2024
Anesthesiology, Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, JPN.
Background Femoral neuropathy is a significant postoperative complication in gynecological surgery that can severely impact patient mobility and quality of life. Among various mechanisms of nerve injury, retractor-induced compression against the pelvic sidewall has been identified as a particularly crucial causative factor. Despite this well-recognized mechanism and its clinical importance, few studies have investigated specific preventive strategies for this iatrogenic complication.
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