6-MERCAPTOPURINE FOR SEVERE ATOPIC DERMATITIS IN A LACTOSE-ALLERGIC CHILD Pediatric atopic dermatitis (AD) is encountered routinely in the gen- eral dermatology clinic, and most children with AD have readily- manageable mild to...
Specifically in the medical field, Catholic providers rarely receive extensive education regarding the applications of moral theology to their work. Those knowledgeable on the topic have often gone to great lengths to acquire...
Involvement in research is regarded as a high-impact educational practice, which, for medical professionals, is associated with sharpened critical thinking and life-long learning skills, greater appreciation for evidence-based...
The internal jugular veins (IJV) are the primary venous outflow channels of the head and neck. The IJV is of clinical interest since it is often used for central venous access. This literature aims at presenting an overview of...
The placement of permanent and temporary cardiac epicardial pacemaker leads through minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) access remains a challenge. A reliable ergonomic approach for remote lead placement requires improved...
Background: A sterile surgical marking pen is commonly used during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) to outline the proposed skin incision and then to mark the graft during preparation. Once in contact with the...
Breast cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among women, however the complete cure for metastatic breast cancer is lacking due to poor prognosis. There has been an increasing trend of dietary modifications...
Bovine aortic arch is an anatomical variant in which the innominate and left common carotid arteries share a common origin. It is generally considered to be benign. The current literature estimates its prevalence may be as high...
Note: supplemental powerpoint slides available below. and OBJECTIVES: Arch branching has never been shown to influence recoarctation after extended end-to-end anastomosis via thoracotomy, yet in each study bovine arch...
1. The Problem. “Proportionate means,” “ordinary means,” “the principle of double effect,” “moral certitude,” and “proximal material cooperation” are some of the philosophical concepts used in medical ethics. Oftentimes,...