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3.  Nonsurgical options for management

systemic side effect profile compared with oral NSAIDs.7,39 Topical capsaicin has limited evidence to reduce pain symptoms by depleting neuronal substance P but it can cause a burning sensation on the skin. Cannabidiol (CBD) products, including topical CBD lotions, have recently gained popularity for the treatment
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4.  Autoimmune disorders

systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and lupus nephritis (LN). The study found that the prevalence of SLE in Black females was 286.4 per 100,000, and in Native American females was 213.3 per 100,000, which was higher than seen in White females (105.1 per 100,000). This
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9 Health Disparities and LGBT Populations

cardiovascular disease and obesity; specifically for gay and bisexual men, a higher risk of poor physical health; and, for gay men, a lower rate of diabetes and higher rate of testing for HIV compared to bisexual men (Fredriksen-Goldsen et al., 2013). Other research found the following for older
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10 Challenges in Moving toward the Resolution, Reduction, and Elimination of Health Disparities for LGBT Populations

system-level approaches in order to reduce and eliminate health disparities. A conclusion will emphasize the importance of society prioritizing a substantial investment in research on LGBT populations’ health disparities in order to identify “what works” so as to propel progress toward the resolution, reduction, and elimination
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13.  Infection risk

system compared with the MSIS and ICM 2013 definitions.16 The 2018 criteria also added elevated D-dimer, positive α-defensin, and the presence of purulence to the minor/intraoperative diagnostic criteria. However, this 2018 definition was only supported by 68% of the delegates.17 Given this continued debate
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Pediatric Neurology · Chapter 77

Case 57 Café au Lait: Tip of the Iceberg

system gliomas; malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors; skeletal manifestations (kyphoscoliosis, tibial bowing, sphenoid wing dysplasia); vasculopathies; and gastrointestinal, endocrine, or pulmonary disease. Annual surveillance is recommended for early diagnosis and treatment (medical or surgical) of neurologic, ophthalmologic, skeletal, cardiovascular
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Pediatric Neurology · Chapter 77

Case 57 Café au Lait: Tip of the Iceberg

system gliomas; malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors; skeletal manifestations (kyphoscoliosis, tibial bowing, sphenoid wing dysplasia); vasculopathies; and gastrointestinal, endocrine, or pulmonary disease. Annual surveillance is recommended for early diagnosis and treatment (medical or surgical) of neurologic, ophthalmologic, skeletal, cardiovascular
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Pediatric Neurology · Chapter 77

Case 57 Café au Lait: Tip of the Iceberg

system gliomas; malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors; skeletal manifestations (kyphoscoliosis, tibial bowing, sphenoid wing dysplasia); vasculopathies; and gastrointestinal, endocrine, or pulmonary disease. Annual surveillance is recommended for early diagnosis and treatment (medical or surgical) of neurologic, ophthalmologic, skeletal, cardiovascular
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17.  Surgical indications for total knee arthroplasty

system (PROMIS), can also be used preoperatively to estimate the chances of clinical improvement with surgery and can be useful in shared decision making and expectation level setting.12,14 In addition to PROMIS, the further use of artificial intelligence-enabled patient decision aids may better synthesize
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33.  Health disparities and value-based care

cardiovascular disease, venous thromboembolism, Staphylococcus aureus colonization, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis C virus, tobacco use, substance abuse, psychiatric conditions, frailty, and fall risks.10,25-28 In a value-based care healthcare system
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