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Hidradenoma papilliferum in association with pregnancy has been illustrated in a case report published online Aug. 12 in the Journal of Cutaneous Pathology.

Case Report: Hidradenoma Papilliferum in Pregnancy

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Case report describes woman presenting with cystic nodule on the vulva during pregnancy
Medication review by a clinical pharmacist and immediate communication of drug therapy recommendations can reduce the number of drug-related problems at the transfer point from intensive care unit to ward

Medication Review at ICU to Ward Transfer Cuts Drug Problems

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Significant reduction in drug-related problems with immediate communication of recommendations
Organ transplant recipients have an increased risk of invasive melanoma

Transplant Recipients Have Increased Melanoma Risk

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They also have increased melanoma-specific mortality compared with nonrecipients
Patients with vitamin D deficiency should be evaluated for dry eye syndromes

Low Vitamin D Tied to Dry Eye Syndromes

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Vitamin D appears to play a protective role against the development of dry eye
Administration of a tamoxifen-phospholipid complex is associated with improvement in tamoxifen-induced hepatotoxicity in rats

Tamoxifen-Phospholipid Complex May Alleviate TMX Toxicity

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Rat study demonstrates improvement in tamoxifen-induced hepatotoxicity with TMX-PLC
Only 3 percent of women diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ will die of breast cancer within 20 years

Breast CA Mortality Rate 3.3% for Women Diagnosed With DCIS

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But mortality rate higher for women diagnosed before age 35 and for black women
Individuals who have many moles are at increased risk for melanoma skin cancer

Fewer Moles May Mean More Aggressive Melanoma

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Patients may be less likely to get regular skin exams, advance warning about their risk
Taking a detailed medical history remains the best and only recommended screening approach for preeclampsia

Detailed Medical History Best Screening for Preeclampsia

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Should remain method of screening until studies show aspirin reduces incidence of preeclampsia
Use of patient navigators as inpatient care facilitators shortens hospital length of stay

Patient Navigators Tied to Shorter Hospital Stays

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Use of patient navigators on general medical service didn't affect readmissions
Strategies can be adopted for improving physician resilience and the ability to handle the challenges presented by patient care

Report Highlights Ways to Improve Physician Resilience

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Recommendations include keeping a gratitude journal, enlisting peer support, learning new things