Pelvic Mesh Complications
We conducted literature research on pubovaginal sling procedures, pelvic mesh complications, and female genital prolapse. This project required several medical literature searches and the retrieval of relevant resources. Female genital prolapse is characterized by a portion of the vaginal canal protruding from the opening of the vagina. The condition usually occurs when the pelvic floor collapses. [...]
Progeria Syndrome
Progeria is a rare genetic condition that produces rapid aging in children. It is a rare condition that is remarkable because its symptoms strongly resemble normal human aging, but occur in young children. It usually is not passed down through families. Rarely is it seen in more than one child in a family. Progeria is [...]
Hypocalcemia
Hypocalcemia is the presence of low serum calcium levels in the blood. It manifests as a symptom of a parathyroid hormone deficiency/malfunction, a Vitamin D deficiency, unusually high magnesium levels, or unusually low magnesium levels. In this project, we looked at the relationship between hypocalemia and cardiac dysfunction. Severe hypocalcemia may result in cardiovascular collapse, [...]
Lumbar Epidural Injections
Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are a common treatment option for many forms of low back pain and leg pain. This project required a medical literature search and resource retrieval. The literature search examined ESIs in the context of particulate vs. non-particulate steroids. Particulate steroids have been used in epidural injections for decades. In recent years, [...]
