Tag: multidisciplinary care
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From Injury to Reconstruction: Staged Techniques in a Self-Inflicted Facial Gunshot Wound—A Case Report
Introduction Facial gunshot injuries are among the most challenging injuries seen by plastic and maxillofacial surgeons due to their complex tissue loss, high contamination risk, and the need for a multidisciplinary approach. Mortality and complication rates can be substantial, underscoring the importance of meticulous planning and staged reconstruction. This report presents a rare, self-inflicted facial…
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From Injury to Reconstruction: Staged Facial Reconstruction After a Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
Introduction Facial gunshot injuries are among the most challenging conditions in reconstructive surgery, presenting high risks of mortality and morbidity. This case report outlines a complex, staged reconstruction of a devastating self-inflicted facial gunshot wound in a young adult, highlighting how a multidisciplinary, resource-conscious approach can restore form and function in environments with limited means.…
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From Injury to Reconstruction: Staged Technique in a Self-Inflicted Facial Gunshot Wound—A Case Report
Introduction Facial gunshot injuries are among the most challenging conditions in reconstructive surgery. They typically involve extensive soft tissue and skeletal destruction, high contamination risk, and significant functional and aesthetic implications. Mortality and complication rates can be substantial, underscoring the need for a multidisciplinary, resource-conscious approach. This case report describes a rare self-inflicted facial gunshot…
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Juvenile Hemochromatosis Type 2A in a Young Woman: Hypogonadism, Diabetes, and Osteoporosis
Case at a Glance Juvenile hemochromatosis, or hereditary hemochromatosis type 2A, is a rare autosomal recessive disorder driven by mutations in the HJV gene. The condition causes severe systemic iron overload with multiorgan involvement, frequently affecting endocrine and skeletal health. This case describes a 32-year-old woman who presented with secondary amenorrhea, progressive skin hyperpigmentation, arthritis,…
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Ruptured vs Unruptured Aneurysms: Practical Decision Making with Guilherme Dabus, MD
Understanding the Decision-Making Divide: Ruptured vs Unruptured Aneurysms Intracranial aneurysms present a complex challenge for stroke neurologists and cerebrovascular teams. The management landscape is rapidly evolving as endovascular technologies advance and clinical data refine safety and durability. In exploring how clinicians approach each scenario, Guilherme Dabus, MD, emphasizes that decisions hinge not only on aneurysm…
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Working Life: Why 80% of Childhood Cancer Survivors Thrive long-term
Overview: A New Era for Childhood Cancer Childhood cancer care has evolved dramatically in recent decades. Today, around 80% of children diagnosed with cancer become long-term survivors, a statistic that reflects advances in diagnosis, treatment, and coordinated follow-up care. This progress is not just about eradicating disease; it’s about enabling children to grow, attend school,…
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Long-Term Survivors: The Rising Promise of Pediatric Cancer Care
Rising Survival Rates and What They Mean Recent advances in pediatric oncology have shifted the prognosis for many young patients from urgent treatment to long-term survivorship. Today, around 80% of children diagnosed with cancer become long-term survivors, a milestone that reflects better treatments, earlier diagnosis, and a comprehensive approach to aftercare. This positive trend, however,…
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Working Life: The Changing Survival Tale in Paediatric Oncology
Paediatric Oncology: A Long Journey Beyond Treatment When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the medical team aims not only to save a life but also to preserve a future filled with the joys of childhood. Paediatric oncology differs markedly from adult cancer care. While the adult pathway may conclude with a return to routine…
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PSMA-PET/CT May Replace NaF-PET/CT in Advanced Prostate Cancer
PSMA-PET/CT Could Redefine Staging in High-Risk Prostate Cancer Imaging plays a pivotal role in determining treatment for men with newly diagnosed, high-risk prostate cancer. A recent Danish study suggests that replacing the conventional F-18 sodium fluoride (NaF) PET/CT with F-18 PSMA-PET/CT could significantly alter metastatic staging and, in turn, treatment decisions. The findings, published in…
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Obesity Competencies for Healthcare Professionals: A Scoping Review of Education Gaps and Domain Priorities
Understanding the Need for Obesity Competencies in Healthcare Education Obesity is now widely recognized as a chronic, multifactorial disease that demands coordinated, evidence-based care from a multidisciplinary team. The World Health Organization and European health authorities have underscored obesity as a major public health challenge, with implications for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management. Amid…