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  1. Article: Septic Embolic Encephalitis Following Cardiac Valve Replacement.

    Judd, Dallin / Oldham, Jake / Lish, James

    Cureus

    2024  Volume 16, Issue 1, Page(s) e51628

    Abstract: This paper presents a detailed case study of a 48-year-old male who underwent ascending aortic aneurysm repair with a bioprosthetic valve five years prior and subsequently developed septic embolic encephalitis, an infrequent yet critical complication ... ...

    Abstract This paper presents a detailed case study of a 48-year-old male who underwent ascending aortic aneurysm repair with a bioprosthetic valve five years prior and subsequently developed septic embolic encephalitis, an infrequent yet critical complication following cardiac valve replacement. The patient exhibited an array of initial symptoms, including generalized weakness, fatigue, fevers, chills, diarrhea, and altered mentation. Microbiological analysis of blood cultures revealed the presence of
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.51628
    Database MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE

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  2. Article: The Opioid Epidemic: A Review of the Contributing Factors, Negative Consequences, and Best Practices.

    Judd, Dallin / King, Connor R / Galke, Curtis

    Cureus

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 7, Page(s) e41621

    Abstract: The opioid epidemic is a significant public health crisis that has caused extensive harm and devastation in the United States. This literature review aimed to identify the contributing factors and negative consequences of the epidemic, as well as best ... ...

    Abstract The opioid epidemic is a significant public health crisis that has caused extensive harm and devastation in the United States. This literature review aimed to identify the contributing factors and negative consequences of the epidemic, as well as best practices for healthcare providers in managing the epidemic. Overprescribing opiates and opioids, lack of education and opportunity, and being unmarried or divorced were some of the identified contributing factors to dependence on opioids. The epidemic's negative consequences are substantial, leading to increased access to opioids for vulnerable populations, which consequently cause accidental death among men and the degradation of rural community health services. As part of the literature review, we also analyzed the best practices for healthcare providers, including implementing prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs). However, we found that while PDMPs resulted in a decrease in opioid overprescription and an increase in provider confidence when prescribing medication, the evidence for their effectiveness in improving rural community health services or reducing opioid overdoses and opioid-related deaths was inconclusive. Our review highlights that the greatest challenge to overcome is a lack of legal mandates and proper education for healthcare providers on best practices for addressing the epidemic. To regulate and control opioids effectively, tracking and standardizing prescription models by federal agencies and medical institutions is necessary but not enough. Legal action is vital for the successful containment of the opioid crisis.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.41621
    Database MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE

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  3. Article: Inflammatory Skin Change From a Small 0.9 cm Primary Breast Cancer Not Seen on Initial Imaging: A Case Report.

    Judd, Dallin / Stucki, Brenton / Oldham, Jake / Johnston, David

    Cureus

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 5, Page(s) e39491

    Abstract: Most inflammatory breast cancers are caused by invasive ductal cell carcinomas that arise from mammary epithelial cells lining the breast ducts. Typically, in these cancers, radiological signs are conspicuous, and a diagnosis is made after standard ... ...

    Abstract Most inflammatory breast cancers are caused by invasive ductal cell carcinomas that arise from mammary epithelial cells lining the breast ducts. Typically, in these cancers, radiological signs are conspicuous, and a diagnosis is made after standard mammographic imaging or ultrasound. We report the case of a 54-year-old female who presented to a mammography clinic with right-sided breast pain and swelling. Upon physical examination, there was no palpable mass. Ultrasound and mammogram findings included mild skin thickening, normal-sized but irregularly shaped axillary lymph nodes, and no breast mass. Due to the presence of inflammatory changes (skin thickening) and abnormal lymph nodes but no obvious mass, an MRI was done to find the primary mass after a core needle biopsy of one lymph node showed metastatic ductal disease. In this patient, a 0.9 cm mass was found at the right 8:00 position on MRI. A second-look ultrasound was then performed and the mass was identified, followed by an ultrasound-guided core biopsy. The biopsy showed an invasive ductal cell carcinoma. In most cases, inflammatory breast cancer is associated with larger tumor sizes. However, a subset of patients with inflammatory breast cancer may present with a small primary breast tumor that causes inflammatory changes. Here, we present a rare case of inflammatory breast cancer associated with a small breast mass measuring less than 1 cm in size.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-25
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.39491
    Database MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE

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