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This case describes a 46-year-old man presenting with epigastric pain, weight loss, and obstructive jaundice, initially misdiagnosed as pancreatic cancer due to a pancreatic head mass compressing the common bile duct. Intraoperative biopsies during an aborted Whipple procedure revealed coexisting autoimmune pancreatitis and Castleman disease. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges of Castleman disease, its potential association with autoimmune pancreatitis, and the critical role of histological analysis in differentiating it from malignancy.

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Introduction Despite the favorable prognosis of Hodgkin's disease (HD), some patients experience disease recurrence. Therefore, determining recurrence prognostic factors is very crucial to identify patients at risk of early relapse, maintain remission, and improve outcomes. Materials and methods This retrospective cohort study enrolled HD patients at the National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD), Masih Daneshvari Hospital, between January 1, 2002, and June 30, 2018.

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Use of lipoglycopeptides for moderate to severe ABSSSI in the emergency department.

Am J Emerg Med

January 2025

Clinical Research Pharmacist, Department of Pharmacy, Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA.

Article Synopsis
  • Acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) are a significant issue for the healthcare system, and using single-dose lipoglycopeptides (LGPs) like dalbavancin or oritavancin in the emergency department can help manage these infections in low-risk patients.
  • *Limited studies suggest that administering these antibiotics in the ED reduces hospital stays, revisits, and costs while improving patient satisfaction; however, there's a need for more data on patient selection and treatment outcomes.
  • *The review discusses the potential benefits of LGPs in avoiding hospitalizations and expediting discharges for patients with ABSSSI, while also addressing the gaps in research regarding their overall effectiveness and impact on patient quality of life.
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Introduction: Acute agitation is a common presenting symptom in medical and mental health emergencies that may require pharmacologic intervention. There is a manufacturer recommendation against intramuscular coadministration of olanzapine with parenteral (intramuscular or intravenous) benzodiazepines despite a deficiency of high-quality evidence. The purpose of this study was to contribute to available literature regarding intramuscular olanzapine and parenteral benzodiazepine use in acutely agitated patients in the emergency department (ED).

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"Ethics" vs education: Reconsidering the relationship between academic dermatology and the pharmaceutical industry.

J Am Acad Dermatol

November 2024

New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York; Dermatology Department, NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York, New York; Dermatology Department, NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health, Brooklyn, New York. Electronic address:

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  • The study focuses on the care and health outcomes of infants born to mothers infected with SARS-CoV-2 during the early COVID-19 pandemic, particularly studying a cohort of 216 infants in NYC hospitals discharged between March and December 2020.
  • Researchers aimed to gather data on parental experiences related to home care, healthcare access, and the infants' health between 6 to 12 months old through phone interviews and medical records.
  • Results revealed that a significant portion of infants had emergency room visits, with a few testing positive for COVID-19, while many mothers faced challenges in fully implementing recommended infection control practices at home.
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  • Classic Kaposi's sarcoma (CKS) is a slow-growing skin tumor that, while not deadly, can significantly affect a patient's quality of life, necessitating safe, long-term treatment options.
  • A study assessed the use of long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser therapy on 42 lesions from three stage 4 CKS patients, with notable clinical and dermoscopic improvements observed within weeks and no recurrences during a year-long follow-up.
  • The results suggest that Nd:YAG laser therapy is an effective and safe treatment alternative for various stages of CKS, especially beneficial for HIV-positive patients due to its non-immunosuppressive nature and ease of application.
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BACKGROUND Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can trigger profound immune activation and systemic inflammation, leading to severe, often fatal, conditions. Simultaneously, HIV-infected patients, prone to immune dysregulation, face an increased risk of severe complications from SARS-CoV-2. The optimal timeline for initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART) in patients with severe SARS-CoV-2 and HIV co-infection, especially concerning the risk of HLH, remains uncertain.

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Pediatric respiratory failure carries a wide differential diagnosis. Toxic ingestion should remain on the differential even at very young ages. There have been increasing reports of fentanyl overdoses among adults; however, this should be considered for accidental pediatric ingestion, especially considering its high potential for mortality.

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Efficacy, perception, and utilization of pediatric teledermatology: A systematic review.

JAAD Int

September 2023

Department of Dermatology, State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences, University, Brooklyn, New York.

Background: The use of teledermatology abruptly expanded with the arrival of COVID-19. Here, we review recent studies regarding the efficacy, perception, and utilization of telemedicine in the pediatric population.

Objective: To evaluate the current state of pediatric teledermatology.

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Experimenting with ChatGPT: Concerns for academic medicine.

J Am Acad Dermatol

September 2023

New York Medical College, Valhalla, New York; Department of Dermatology, NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan Medical Center, New York, New York; Department of Medicine, NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health, Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital, Brooklyn, New York. Electronic address:

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