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Medication-induced ulcers are generally rare. Although the tyrosine kinase inhibitor imatinib mesylate is frequently prescribed, the occurrence of ulcers related to the medication has not been previously described. Herein, the authors report a case of a patient with impaired wound healing that was attributed to imatinib mesylate treatment. Providers should maintain suspicion for medication-induced ulcers, particularly if treatment for the presumed underlying cause of an ulcer fails.

Medication-induced ulcers are generally rare. Although the tyrosine kinase inhibitor imatinib mesylate is frequently prescribed, the occurrence of ulcers related to the medication has not been previously described. Herein, the authors report a case of a patient with impaired wound healing that was attributed to imatinib mesylate treatment. Providers should maintain suspicion for medication-induced ulcers, particularly if treatment for the presumed underlying cause of an ulcer fails.

To assess the success of treatment methods at reducing recurrence, the most important problem in pilonidal sinus disease (PSD), along with factors affecting the occurrence of PSD and posttreatment recurrence.

The researchers retrospectively analyzed files of patients treated for PSD between 2003 and 2018. Three study groups were created G1, G2, and G3. G1 included all PSDs with recurrence, and a comparable number of cases without recurrence were selected randomly for the G2 group. The control group, G3, included healthy individuals without PSD. In all groups, the following were recorded body mass index, skin color and oiliness, family history of PSD, hair overgrowth, smoking habit, time spent sitting per day, and number of baths per week. The following were additionally recorded for G1 and G2 treatment methods, follow-up periods, pretreatment abscess(es), and time of onset of complaints before treatment. The number of recurrences and the period between last treatment and recurrence were also recorded for G1.

G1 comprised 234 patients; G2, 247 patients; and G3, 128 healthy individuals. The significant factors causing recurrence included body mass index, family history, bathing habits, hair overgrowth, skin color and oiliness, time spent sitting per day, smoking habit, abscess(es), and duration of symptom(s) (P < .05). Limberg flap repair was the most successful treatment method. Sixty-three (27%), 135 (58%), and 185 (79%) recurrences occurred in the first 6 months, in the first year, and in the first 2 years, respectively.

The researchers recommend Limberg flap repair for treatment. It is possible to reduce recurrence by taking preventable factors into consideration.

The researchers recommend Limberg flap repair for treatment. It is possible to reduce recurrence by taking preventable factors into consideration.

To examine the impact of a medical device-related pressure injury (MDRPI) prevention bundle/mnemonic on the incidence of acquired MDRPIs in critically ill patients.

This study used a prospective, single-arm, open-label clinical design and was carried out from January to April 2020 in CCUs in a Saudi Arabian tertiary hospital. All participants received the SKINCARE bundle intervention, which is based on the best available evidence for MDRPI prevention in CCUs. The primary outcome was the development of MDRPI.

The MDRPI cumulative incidence was significantly lower after the implementation of the SKINCARE bundle (0.89%, 90% lower than historic incidence).

The SKINCARE bundle demonstrates significant improvement of skin care through decreased cumulative incidence of acquired MDRPI.

The SKINCARE bundle demonstrates significant improvement of skin care through decreased cumulative incidence of acquired MDRPI.

To review the various mechanical forces that affect fibroblasts, keratinocytes, endothelial cells, and adipocytes at the cellular and molecular level as well as scar-reducing mechanical devices currently in clinical use.

This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care.

After participating in this educational activity, the participant will1. Compare and contrast the responses of various types of cells to mechanical forces.2. Identify the mechanical devices and techniques that can help restore skin integrity.

After participating in this educational activity, the participant will1. Toyocamycin molecular weight Compare and contrast the responses of various types of cells to mechanical forces.2. Identify the mechanical devices and techniques that can help restore skin integrity.

To examine the accuracy of the reporting of conflicts of interest (COI) among studies related to mesh use in ventral hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction.

Accurate declaration of COI is integral to ensuring transparency of study results. Multiple studies have demonstrated undeclared COI are prevalent in surgical literature.

Studies with at least one American author accepted between 2014-2018 in 12 major, peer-reviewed general surgery and plastic surgery journals were included. Declared COI were compared with payments listed in the "Open Payments" database (maintained by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [CMS]) during the year of acceptance and one year prior. Studies and authors were considered to have a COI if they received payments from any of 8 major mesh companies totaling > $100.00 from each company. Risk factors for undeclared COI were determined at the study and author levels.

126 studies (553 authors) were included. 102 studies (81.0%) had one or more authors who received payments from industry and inaccurately declared their COI. 248 authors (44.8%) did not declare their COI accurately. On multivariate analysis, last authors were found to be at highest risk for undeclared payments (OR 3.59, 95%CI 2.02-6.20), while middle authors were at significantly higher risk for undeclared payments than first authors (OR 1.64, 95%CI 1.04-2.56).

The majority of studies investigating the use of mesh in ventral hernia repairs and abdominal wall reconstructions did not accurately declare COI. Last authors are at highest risk of undisclosed payments. Current policies on disclosing COI seem to be insufficient to ensure transparency of publications.

The majority of studies investigating the use of mesh in ventral hernia repairs and abdominal wall reconstructions did not accurately declare COI. Last authors are at highest risk of undisclosed payments. Current policies on disclosing COI seem to be insufficient to ensure transparency of publications.