4. Fricton JR, Rindal DB, Rush WA, Flottemesch TJ, Durand EC, Thoele MJ, Huntley C, Godlevsky O, Enstad CJ, Rhodus, N (Abstract) Electronic Health Records to Improve Care of Patients with Medical Conditions. American Association of Dental Research Meeting, 2009. 5. Fricton JR, Rindal DB, Rush WA, Flottemesch TJ, Durand EC, Thoele MJ, Huntley C, Godlevsky O (Abstract). Electronic Health Records ...

Two prospective studies of ingrowing toenail management were conducted. In the first, 163 patients (204 ingrowing nail edges) who had not had previous surgery were randomised and treated by total nail avulsion, nail edge excision, or nail edge excision with phenolisation of the germinal matrix; recurrence rates one year postoperatively were 73%, 73% and 9% respectively. In the second study, 63 ...

Over the past several decades, the commercialization of nail cosmetics has increased. From nail polishes to artificial nails, different methods of nail beautification have become popularized. However, the impact of these products remains largely unknown. Governments have passed legislation in attempts to regulate nail cosmetics, but these regulations may not be adequate and are difficult to enf...

Henoch-Schönlein purpura is a leukocytoclastic vasculitis, characterized with palpable purpuric rush and collection of immunglobuline A (Ig A) around small vessels. Onset of purpuric rush at gluteus and lower extremities is the main symptom of the disease, however it presents with a wide variety of signs and symptoms. Here, we present a two-year-old boy who had presented with penile swelling an...

*Takegami, K; *Masuda, K (A-NIH, Stryker Biotech); **An, H (A-Stryker Biotech); *Kamada, H; ***Pietryla, D; +****Thonar, E (A-NIH, Stryker Biotech) *Depts. of Biochem. and Orthop. Surg., Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL. +****Depts. of Biochem., Orthop. Surg. and Internal Medicine, Rush Medical College at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL. 1653 W. Congress Parkway, Chica...

Nail biopsy is a procedure not routinely resorted to; but when indicated, it is often the only clue left for diagnosis. At such times, it pays to be conversant with it. It is an investigation that not only provides etiologic, diagnostic, and prognostic information but also aids in understanding the pathogenesis of nail diseases. It can be of therapeutic value, especially with respect to nail tu...

To cite: Doleschal B, Petzer A, Aichberger KJ. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/ bcr-2016-218980 DESCRIPTION Awoman aged 69 years treated with adjuvant docetaxel every 3 weeks for luminal-B breast cancer, presented with nail dystrophies. On clinical examination, nested nail plates (figure 1A, C) divided by deep transverse sulci (figure 1B, D) on all 10 ...

BACKGROUND Trochanteric fractures (TF) have become a major source of morbidity and mortality in elderly. We conducted this study to compare the outcomes of unstable trochanteric fractures treated with the InterTan nail and Gamma3 nail. METHODS Between January 2008 and May 2013, patients aged 60 years or older with a diagnosis of unstable TF treated with InterTan nail or Gamma3 nail were inclu...

BACKGROUND Nail involvement is common in psoriasis patients and is often associated with severe disease. Patients with nail psoriasis experience pain, functional impairment and social stigma, with significant restriction of daily activities and quality of life. However, nail psoriasis often goes untreated, as many physicians believe it is difficult to treat, despite the availability of effectiv...

BACKGROUND Knee or tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis is a salvage procedure, often with unacceptable rates of nonunion. Basic science of fracture healing suggests that compression across a fusion site may decrease nonunion. A novel ratcheting arthrodesis nail designed to improve dynamic compression is mechanically tested in comparison to existing nails. METHODS A novel ratcheting nail was design...