Yagiz Matthew Akiska- Bachelor of Science in Engineering
- Medical Student at George Washington University
Yagiz Matthew Akiska
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering
- Medical Student at George Washington University
MD/MPH Candidate
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Introduction
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September 2017 - May 2021
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Publications (20)
Importance
The results of small studies suggest that off-label use of low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM) may be safe and effective for patients with hair loss, but larger trials and standardized guidelines are lacking.
Objective
To create an expert consensus statement for LDOM prescribing for patients with hair loss.
Evidence Review
The current liter...
This retrospective study investigates the role of baseline immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels in predicting therapeutic response to dupilumab in prurigo nodularis (PN) patients. Our findings show that patients with elevated IgE experienced significantly greater relief from pruritus, suggesting that IgE could serve as a biomarker for identifying individu...
Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition frequently associated with atopy, yet the relationship between atopic status and comorbidity profiles in PN patients remains poorly understood. Using the 2016–2019 National Inpatient Sample database, we analyzed 7,765 patients with PN to compare epidemiological characteristics and como...
Patients with prurigo nodularis (PN) present with pruritus which may lead to sleep disturbances and systemic comorbidities. The objective of our study was to determine the risk of sleep disorders in PN and its association with systemic inflammation and adverse cardiovascular outcomes. We conducted a retrospective population-level cohort using a glo...
In this study, we explored the relationship between itch intensity, sleep disturbance, and quality of life (QoL) impairment in patients with prurigo nodularis (PN). Using validated assessment tools, we found significant correlations between self-reported itch severity, objective disease measures, and their impact on sleep and QoL. These findings hi...
Purpose
Gender-affirming bottom surgeries (GABS) play a central role in treating gender dysphoria to improve quality of life for transgender and nonbinary (TGNB) patients. However, there exists limited data on operative risks and outcomes for patient populations undergoing GABS. The goal of this study is to identify sociodemographic and clinical ri...
Breast conservation therapy is a widely accepted approach in treating breast cancer, yet the average re-excision rates are approximately 25% despite surgical advancements. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved MarginProbe® device uses radiofrequency spectroscopy for intraoperative margin assessment, potentially reducing re-excision rates....
Haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare and life-threatening hyperinflammatory syndrome characterised by persistent fevers, cytopenia, hepatosplenomegaly and systemic inflammation. Secondary HLH can be triggered by various aetiologies including infections, malignancies and autoimmune conditions. We highlight the complexity of HLH diagno...
Talc, a common adulterant in injectable opioids and filler in oral tablets, is frequently abused as crushed suspensions in injections. This review aims to recognize intradermal drug injection referred to colloquially as “skin popping” or “shooter’s patch” as a cause of granulomatous disease and prevention of systemic complications from cutaneous cu...
Background:
Concurrent hernia repair (HR) with abdominal body contouring procedures (ABD), panniculectomy, and abdominoplasty, has been discussed as a strategy. The purpose of this study is to evaluate potential medical and surgical complications following concurrent ABD-HR, with a greater emphasis on cosmetic abdominoplasty.
Methods:
The 2015-2...
The Hispanic community is the most rapidly growing minority group in the United States, making up 18.3% of the population, with 40% reporting limited English proficiency. To address this need, many health sciences institutions have implemented medical Spanish courses to increase Spanish proficiency among future health care providers. Although inter...
Microenvironment evaluation of intact tissue for analysis of cell infiltration and spatial organization are essential in understanding the complexity of disease processes. The principle techniques used in the past include immunohistochemistry (IHC) and immunofluorescence (IF) which enable visualization of cells as a snapshot in time using between 1...
