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Lavender Aromatherapy: Ready For Prime-Time Office Use?, Dennis J. Baumgardner
Lavender Aromatherapy: Ready For Prime-Time Office Use?, Dennis J. Baumgardner
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews
The editor-in-chief of Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews comments on the perioperative use of lavender aromatherapy and its potential to relieve pain and anxiety during minor primary care office procedures.
Freshwater Fungal Infections, Dennis J. Baumgardner
Freshwater Fungal Infections, Dennis J. Baumgardner
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews
Fungal infections as a result of freshwater exposure or trauma are fortunately rare. Etiologic agents are varied, but commonly include filamentous fungi and Candida. This narrative review describes various sources of potential freshwater fungal exposure and the diseases that may result, including fungal keratitis, acute otitis externa and tinea pedis, as well as rare deep soft tissue or bone infections and pulmonary or central nervous system infections following traumatic freshwater exposure during natural disasters or near-drowning episodes. Fungal etiology should be suspected in appropriate scenarios when bacterial cultures or molecular tests are normal or when the infection worsens or …