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13. Impact of Physician Specialty on Treatment Costs of Invasive Melanoma.

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Garcia, John P., Ho, Olivia A., Haider, Syed Ali, Borna, Sahar, Gomez-Cabello, Cesar A., Forte, Antonio Jorge, and Spaulding, Aaron C.

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SURGERY, HOSPITAL size, PLASTIC surgery, DERMATOLOGIC surgery, SKIN cancer
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Introduction: Melanoma is a deadly type of skin cancer that develops from melanocytes and can manifest on the skin or other regions of the body. Its incidence is increasing rapidly, with approximately 100,000 diagnoses and 7000 deaths per year in the US alone. We conducted a cross-sectional study with the aim of determining an association between the cost of care for invasive melanoma and the specialty involved in the treatment to adequately guide future treatment. Methods: We analyzed data from 3817 patients (2013–2018) using the Florida inpatient/outpatient dataset, CMS cost reports, and the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. Covariates included age, sex, race/ethnicity, insurance type, region, county rurality, the number of procedures, the comorbidity index, obesity, metastatic cancer presence, hospital size, and physician volume. Multivariable mixed linear regression was used to analyze the data, and the cost was adjusted to the 2019 USD. Results: Dermatology had the largest decrease in the overall and outpatient costs compared to general surgery, followed by plastic surgery. The inpatient costs for dermatology and plastic surgery were lower than those for general surgery, but not significantly so. Conclusions: The costs associated with surgical procedures may vary depending on the specialty of the physician treating the patient. Dermatology was associated with lower treatment costs for invasive melanoma compared to other specialties, indicating that physician specialty influences the cost of care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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16. The value of microvascular breast reconstruction: Cost equivalence of TRAM and DIEP flaps implications in the era of CMS reforms

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Foppiani, Jose A., primary, Hernandez Alvarez, Angelica, additional, Kim, Erin J., additional, Escobar‐Domingo, Maria J., additional, Taritsa, Iulianna C., additional, Schuster, Kirsten A., additional, Lee, Daniela, additional, Ho, Olivia A., additional, Rinker, Brian, additional, Lee, Bernard T., additional, and Lin, Samuel J., additional

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2024
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17. D158. Comparing Collagenase and Tissue Subcision for Cellulite Treatment of the Buttock and Thigh Regions: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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Foppiani, Jose A., primary, Raska, Otakar, additional, Galinaud, Cécilia, additional, Stearns, Stephen, additional, Hernandez Alvarez, Angelica, additional, Taritsa, Iulianna C., additional, Schuster, Kirsten A., additional, Ho, Olivia, additional, TerKonda, Sarvam, additional, Lee, Bernard T., additional, and Lin, Samuel J., additional

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2024
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18. Identification of Pain through Actigraphy-Recorded Patient Movement: A Comprehensive Review.

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Torres-Guzman, Ricardo A., Ho, Olivia A., Borna, Sahar, Gomez-Cabello, Cesar A., Haider, Syed Ali, and Forte, Antonio Jorge

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*DIGITAL health, *PATIENT monitoring, *PAIN measurement, *ACTIGRAPHY, *PRIMARY care
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Chronic pain affects over 50 million people in the United States, particularly older adults, making effective assessment and treatment essential in primary care. Actigraphy, which monitors and records limb movement to estimate wakefulness and sleep, has emerged as a valuable tool for assessing pain by providing insights into activity patterns. This review highlights the non-invasive, cost-effective nature of actigraphy in pain monitoring, along with its ability to offer continuous, detailed data on patient movement. However, actigraphy's reliance on physical activity as a proxy for pain, and its inability to directly measure pain intensity, limit its applicability to certain pain types, such as neuropathic pain. Further research is needed to overcome these limitations and to improve the effectiveness of actigraphy in diverse clinical settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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19. Travel-Related Cutaneous Myiasis: A Case Report.

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Mendoza, Alessa Z., Borna, Sahar, Ho, Olivia A., and Waldorf, James C.

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MYIASIS, ULTRASONIC imaging, BOTFLIES, MEDICAL personnel, WOUND healing
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Background: Human myiasis, the infestation of tissues by dipterous larvae, commonly manifests as painful, raised skin lesions, particularly in tropical regions such as Latin America, where Dermatobia hominis (the human botfly) is a frequent cause. With increased international travel, cases of travel-related myiasis have become more prevalent, necessitating awareness among healthcare providers in non-endemic regions. Methods: We present a case of cutaneous myiasis in a 69-year-old male who returned to the United States from Belize. The patient exhibited a painful skin lesion on his right knee, initially suspected to be an insect bite. The diagnosis was confirmed through ultrasound imaging, which revealed the presence of a subcutaneous larva. Conservative larva removal efforts failed, leading to surgical extraction of the larva. Results: The surgical intervention successfully removed the larva in its entirety, with the wound healing well after the procedure. Pathological examination confirmed the larva as Dermatobia hominis. The patient experienced a satisfactory recovery, with no complications observed during follow-up. Conclusions: This case underscores the importance of considering myiasis in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with painful skin lesions following travel to tropical regions. As globalization increases, healthcare providers should be vigilant in recognizing and appropriately treating travel-related diseases such as myiasis to ensure prompt and effective care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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22. Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Healing Outcomes in Clinical and Pre-Clinical Models to Treat Pressure Ulcers: A Systematic Review

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Torres-Guzman, Ricardo A., primary, Avila, Francisco R., additional, Maita, Karla, additional, Garcia, John P., additional, De Sario, Gioacchino D., additional, Borna, Sahar, additional, Eldaly, Abdullah S., additional, Quinones-Hinojosa, Alfredo, additional, Zubair, Abba C., additional, Ho, Olivia A., additional, and Forte, Antonio J., additional

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2023
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28. Targeting calcium signaling by inositol trisphosphate receptors: A novel mechanism for the anti-asthmatic effects of Houttuynia cordata

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Huang, Alexis Shiying, primary, Tong, Benjamin Chun-Kit, additional, Hung, Harry Chun-Hin, additional, Wu, Aston Jiaxi, additional, Ho, Olivia Ka-Yi, additional, Kong, Anna Hau-Yee, additional, Leung, Maggie Ming-Ki, additional, Bai, Jingxuan, additional, Fu, Xiuqiong, additional, Yu, Zhiling, additional, Li, Min, additional, Leung, Ting Fan, additional, Mak, Judith Choi-Wo, additional, Leung, George Pak-Heng, additional, and Cheung, King-Ho, additional

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2023
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30. Bone Morphogenic Protein and Mesenchymal Stem Cells to Regenerate Bone in Calvarial Defects: A Systematic Review

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Torres-Guzman, Ricardo A., primary, Avila, Francisco R., additional, Maita, Karla C., additional, Garcia, John P., additional, De Sario, Gioacchino D., additional, Borna, Sahar, additional, Eldaly, Abdullah S., additional, Quinones-Hinojosa, Alfredo, additional, Zubair, Abba C., additional, Ho, Olivia A., additional, and Forte, Antonio J., additional

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2023
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35. A Review on the Management of Peripheral Neuropathic Pain Following Breast Cancer

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Avila,Francisco, Torres-Guzman,Ricardo, Maita,Karla, Garcia,John P, De Sario,Gioacchino, Borna,Sahar, Ho,Olivia A, Forte,Antonio J, Avila,Francisco, Torres-Guzman,Ricardo, Maita,Karla, Garcia,John P, De Sario,Gioacchino, Borna,Sahar, Ho,Olivia A, and Forte,Antonio J

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Francisco Avila, Ricardo Torres-Guzman, Karla Maita, John P Garcia, Gioacchino D De Sario, Sahar Borna, Olivia A Ho, Antonio J Forte Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USACorrespondence: Antonio J Forte, Mayo Clinic Florida, 4500 San Pablo Roads, Jacksonville, FL, 32224, USA, Tel +1 904-953-2073, Email ajvforte@yahoo.com.brAbstract: Postmastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS) is a common and debilitating form of postsurgical pain with neuropathic characteristics, presenting as burning, stabbing, or pulling sensations after mastectomy, lumpectomy, or other breast procedures. With a prevalence of 31%, the risk factors for PMPS include younger age, psychosocial factors, radiotherapy, axillary lymph node dissection, and a history of chronic pain. This review evaluates the pharmacological and surgical options for managing PMPS. Pharmacological treatment options include antidepressants, gabapentinoids, levetiracetam, capsaicin, and topical lidocaine. Procedural and surgical options include fat grafting, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, peripheral nerve surgery, serratus plane block, and botulinum toxin injections. Despite the variety of therapeutic options available for patients, further randomized trials are required to conclude whether these treatments reduce the intensity of neuropathic pain in patients with PMPS. In particular, comparative studies and the inclusion of patients across a range of pain intensities will be essential to developing a treatment algorithm for PMPS. In conclusion, current management for these patients should be tailored to their individual requirements.Keywords: postmastectomy pain syndrome, postsurgical pain, neuropathic pain, neuralgia, breast neoplasms, Mastectomy

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2023

36. The Role of Telemedicine in Prehospital Traumatic Hand Injury Evaluation

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Avila, Francisco R., primary, Carter, Rickey E., additional, McLeod, Christopher J., additional, Bruce, Charles J., additional, Guliyeva, Gunel, additional, Torres-Guzman, Ricardo A., additional, Maita, Karla C., additional, Ho, Olivia A., additional, TerKonda, Sarvam P., additional, and Forte, Antonio J., additional

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2023
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44. Development of a Scalp Radiation Dermatitis Model in Mice

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Avila, Francisco, primary, Torres-Guzman, Ricardo, additional, Maita, Karla, additional, Garcia, John, additional, Eldaly, Abdullah, additional, Palmieri Serrano, Luiza, additional, Emam, Omar, additional, Ho, Olivia, additional, Forte, Antonio, additional, and Sarabia-Estrada, Rachel, additional

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2022
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