Merkel cell: Friend or felon.

Merkel cells are perceived as tactile receptors within skin and oral mucosa containing abundant intermediate filaments but lacking characteristic condensation of tonofilaments, hence are also referred to as non-keratinocytes. Merkel cell carcinomas (MCCs) are primary aggressive neuroendocrine neoplasms occurring in elderly individuals. Toker in 1972 reported MCC of skin pointing towards sweat glands as the source of origin which was later rectified by Tang with the aid of ultrastructural studies as Merkel cells to be a lineage of such tumours.

Nosocomial transmission of MPOX virus to health care workers -an emerging occupational hazard: A case report and review of the literature.

We present an unusual case of monkeypox (MPOX) virus transmission to a dermatology resident during examination of affected patients. Viral DNA sequencing led to the identification of the most likely contact. This case, along with a review of all published cases so far, emphasizes the possible hazard of MPOX transmission to health care personnel, even when wearing personal protective equipment.

A Comparison of Parenteral and Per-Oral Antibiotic Usage in Pyogenic Flexor Tenosynovitis: A Retrospective Study.

Introduction Pyogenic flexor tenosynovitis (PFT) is a common hand infection that can cause significant morbidity. Although treatment involves surgical debridement and inpatient intravenous (IV) antibiotics, there is a paucity of literature guiding antibiotic use. This study aims to determine if the use of postoperative outpatient oral antibiotics leads to poor outcomes compared to IV antibiotics given in an institutional setting.

3D printed bionic ear and microtia-anotia: Medical and forensic implications.

Advances in science and technology result in continuous upgrading of the medical and clinical fields. These upgrades have been beneficial to many patients suffering from congenital and developmental diseases causing compromised functionality as well as the structural integrity of the affected organs. One such congenital anomaly is the microtia-anotia spectrum, which results in deformities of the external ear, affecting the hearing capability of an individual.

Optimizing Antibiotic Treatment of Skin Infections in Pediatric Emergency and Urgent Care Centers.

Objectives: The objective was to optimize antibiotic choice and duration for uncomplicated skin/soft tissue infections (SSTIs) discharged from pediatric emergency departments (EDs) and urgent cares (UCs).

Methods: Pediatric patients aged 0 to 18 years discharged from 3 pediatric EDs and 8 UCs with a diagnosis of uncomplicated SSTIs were included. Optimal treatment was defined as 5 days of cephalexin for nonpurulent SSTIs and 7 days of clindamycin or trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole for purulent SSTIs.

Masson's Tumor of the Distal Phalanx May Present Like a Felon, Report of a Rare Case.

Also known as intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia, Masson's tumor is a relatively rare soft-tissue vascular tumor that usually arises in the hand. Felon is an abscess formation in the distal phalanx that usually occurs following a penetrating microtrauma. We present a 30-year-old patient who was referred to our clinic with a palpable mass in the distal phalanx of the index finger after a needle stick injury.

Felon history and change in U.S. employment rates.

In recent decades, the share of U.S. adults with felony-level criminal records has risen and the growth in the employment rate has slowed.

The "economy of truth" - New historical sources allow new insights into Hermann Stieve's use of bodies of execution victims for research.

Introduction: During the times of National Socialism, Berlin anatomist Hermann Stieve had access to many bodies of executed women for his histological research on reproductive organs. Newly emerged sources add to our knowledge of this research and allow a critical examination of some of Stieve's post-war claims.

Sources: Descendants of Stieve have preserved more than 200 dissection protocols in Stieve's own hand, which are now held at the archive of Humboldt University in Berlin.

Carbon Capture, Employment, and Coming Home from Prison.

Finding and securing employment is a huge challenge for those who have been released from prison. In this paper, we argue that carbon capture technology carries the unique potential to positively impact employment opportunities for those who are undergoing the reentry process. Notably, these careers exist nearly entirely in industries which already employ ex-felons.

[Infections of the hand and forearm].

Infections of the hand and forearm are a frequently seen surgical emergency of the hand. Patients of all age groups are affected and underlying systemic diseases are risk factors. Posttraumatic causes are the leading cause of infections.

[Paronychia and Felons - Surgical Treatment].

Infections of the distal phalanx are the most common of all hand infections. There are dorsal localised infections, which develop in the area of the nail and are called paronychia, and palmar infections, which affect the fingertip and are the typical felons. The acute paronychia must be specifically opened depending on the site of infection.

[Indications for and Limits of conservative Treatment in Hand Infections].

The treatment of infections of the hand is an important part in hand surgery. Despite oft new antibiotic therapy there is a major part of surgical intervention. But there are certain cases in which a conservative treatment is indicated if a closed control is provided.

Hand infections.

The hand is an extremely versatile organ adapted for fine tasks with various clinicoanatomical compartments. This article reviews the types of common hand infections that present to the emergency department and/or hand surgeon, with relevant investigations and strategies for diagnosis and treatment, with the emphasis on distinguishing between superficial and more serious infections.

Using Structural Equations to Model the Relationships between Procedural Justice, Risky Lifestyles, and Violent Inmate Misconduct.

Prior research has consistently shown that perceptions of procedural justice promote individuals' compliance with the law. Several studies have also identified mechanisms that explain the association between perceptions of procedural justice and compliance (e.g.