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Anna Teglund-Norrby practices practicing medicine in Stockholm, Sweden. Ms. Teglund-Norrby is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Fasciitis, Streptococcal Group A Infection, Strep Throat, Necrosis, and Tissue Biopsy.
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Imran Khokhar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Khokhar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Fasciitis, Appendicitis, Magnesium Deficiency, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Khokhar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
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Dima Youssef is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Youssef is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Fasciitis. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Endocarditis, Pneumonia, and Cellulitis. Dr. Youssef is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Summary: This is a prospective, pilot, parallel group, randomized controlled trial with 1:1 allocation. This will be a single center study coordinated at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation (CCF) Main Campus in Cleveland, Ohio. Data will be collected in a secure manner using REDCap housed at CCF. The study will consist of 2 arms: treatment with Cytal® Wound Matrix 2-Layer and MicroMatrix® (Integra LifeSciences...
Summary: Necrotizing soft-tissue infections (NSTIs, a.k.a. necrotizing fasciitis or flesh-eating bacteria) are aggressive infections that can progress rapidly from mild symptoms to sepsis, multi-organ failure, and death. NSTI cases present with non-specific clinical, imaging, and laboratory findings, and standard-of-care techniques for NSTI diagnosis lack sensitivity and specificity, resulting in frequent ...