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Hana Ahmed

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As seen in: Medill Reports, Medscape, Chicago Magazine, Emerald Publishing, Islamic Horizons, SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine, Chicago Health
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Birth Control Access Changes in Illinois

Birth Control Access Changes in Illinois

Starting January 1, Illinois women will no longer need to visit a doctor to obtain birth control. Last July, …

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Fermilab following clues to unravel the latest mysteries of the universe - Medill Reports Chicago

Fermilab following clues to unravel the latest mysteries of the universe - Medill Reports Chicago

Near light-speed collisions of streams of subatomic particles at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory ne…

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Spotting Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Primary Care

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By Hana Ahmed
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This transcript has been edited for clarity. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is one of the most commonly misdiagnosed dermatologic conditions in the primary care setting, with an average delay to diagnosis varying from 7 to 10 years. These patients are often treated for presumed recurrent boils or staph abscesses. HS is a chronic inflammatory disease of the follicular unit, and it is not an infection.
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A Practical Guide to Shave and Punch Biopsies in Primary Care

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By Hana Ahmed
| Medscape Verified
This transcript has been edited for clarity. The cornerstone of dermatologic diagnosis is the correlation between clinical and histologic findings. As such, a biopsy is often needed for diagnosing conditions. As a primary care provider, the basics of cutaneous biopsy collection are well within your scope. The two most common and versatile techniques are the tangential shave, or saucerization biopsy, and the punch biopsy.
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Medical Mission

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By Hana Ahmed
| Chicago Health Verified
Fact checked by Derick Wilder Sandi K. Lam, MD, head of pediatric neurosurgery at Lurie Children’s Hospital, is among the few pediatric neurosurgeons in the world who perform a unique procedure to lessen children’s seizures. The minimally invasive technique essentially disconnects the part of the brain where seizures originate. Lam also leads research in this area and travels regularly — most recently to Uganda — to train neurosurgeons in under-resourced parts of the world.
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