Utility of lower extremity ultrasound prior to application of serial compression device in patients with COVID-19: "choosing wisely" initiative at a major referral center in the Middle East.

Objective: The link between venous thromboembolism (VTE) and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection has been consolidated by many studies in the literature. The increased risk of VTE among COVID-19 patients, on the one hand, and the morbidity that can be associated with the ICU course, on the other hand, promote quality care among this patient population. "Choosing wisely" is a quality improvement initiative that emphasizes the importance of assessing the utility of diagnostic tests.

Lip Augmentation with Soft Tissue Fillers: Social Media, Perceptual Adaptation, and Shifting Beauty Trends beyond Golden Standard Ideals.

Background: Unfortunately, current beauty trends greatly advertised by social media are trespassing recognized cannons of beauty. Of particular interest are patients' expectations of soft tissue volume augmentation of the face, specifically of the lips.

Methods: An artificial intelligence picture of a White female face was generated.

Failure to Significantly Reduce Radiation Exposure in Children with Suspected Appendicitis in the United States.

Background: Ultrasound (US) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is recommended over computed tomography (CT) as the initial imaging modality when considering a diagnosis of appendicitis in children. This reduces unnecessary radiation exposure and has excellent accuracy. We hypothesized a significant increase in US utilization and a reduction in CT utilization in hospitals across the United States.

Characteristics and trends of pediatric firepit burns: insights for prevention and safety.

Introduction: As fire pits grow in popularity, so do the associated burn injuries. Our study examines pediatric fire pit burns characteristics to raise awareness and promote safety precautions.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of pediatric patients (≤21 years) with firepit burns at a tertiary care hospital from 2016 to 2021.