Resistant gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors: a definition and guideline to medical and surgical management
Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2023 Dec 20;37(1):104-110. doi: 10.1080/08998280.2023.2284039. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTGastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), also historically known as carcinoids, are tumors derived of hormone-secreting enteroendocrine cells. Carcinoids may be found in the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, appendix, colon, rectum, or pancreas. The biologic behavior of carcinoids differs based on their location, with gastric and appendiceal NETs among the least aggressive and small intestinal and pancreatic NETs among the most aggressive. Ultimately, however, biologic behavior is most heavily i...
Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - January 4, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Catherine H Davis Amanda M Laird Steven K Libutti Source Type: research

Complementary and alternative supplements: a review of dermatologic effectiveness for androgenetic alopecia
CONCLUSION: Certain CAMs can be promising for hair loss treatment. There is a need for more scientific research to better explore the efficacy of currently identified CAMs in treating AGA.PMID:38174012 | PMC:PMC10761108 | DOI:10.1080/08998280.2023.2263829 (Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings)
Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - January 4, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Promise Ufomadu Source Type: research

Pharyngeal oxygen delivery device sustains manikin lung oxygenation longer than high-flow nasal cannula
CONCLUSION: Oxygen delivery with the PODD maintained oxygen concentration longer than HFNC in this manikin model at lower flow rates than HFNC.PMID:38174013 | PMC:PMC10761106 | DOI:10.1080/08998280.2023.2274702 (Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings)
Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - January 4, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Jeramie B Hanson John R Williams Emily H Garmon Phillip M Morris Russell K McAllister Courtney N Shaver William C Culp Source Type: research

Left atrial appendage exclusion, here to stay
Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent). 2023 Dec 20;37(1):6. doi: 10.1080/08998280.2023.2279893. eCollection 2024.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38174014 | PMC:PMC10761053 | DOI:10.1080/08998280.2023.2279893 (Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings)
Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - January 4, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Javier E Banchs Source Type: research

Serial envenomation in a snake handler with severe coaguloapathy
We present a rare case study of a 37-year-old man with a history of multiple prior snake bites who presented to the emergency department for treatment of a rattlesnake bite to his right hand. Upon examination, he was found to be mildly hypertensive and exhibited significant coagulation abnormalities. Initial treatment included six vials of Crotalidae polyvalent immune fab; however, his coagulopathy was so severe that he required an additional eight vials. Continuous monitoring and calculations of Snakebite Severity Score demonstrated resolution of coagulopathy within 36 hours of admission. We believe the patient's unusual ...
Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - January 4, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Akshay Raghuram Theophilus Pham Alan Pang John Griswold Source Type: research