Image-Based Sexual Abuse (IBSA) represents a significant and growing public health concern, yet individuals affected by IBSA exhibit diverse experiences of risk, victimization, and resilience. This st Show more
Image-Based Sexual Abuse (IBSA) represents a significant and growing public health concern, yet individuals affected by IBSA exhibit diverse experiences of risk, victimization, and resilience. This study aimed to identify distinct profiles among individuals exposed to IBSA, childhood victimization and adversity, online risk behavior, and delinquency. Using Latent Profile Analysis (LPA), we analyzed data from 2,630 young adults (ages 18-28) recruited through an online survey, oversampling sexual and gender minorities and individuals with IBSA experiences prior to the age of 18. Seven distinct profiles emerged, reflecting varying levels of risk engagement. The largest group Show less
Patients with lipoprotein lipase (LPL) deficiency, an inherited disorder, develop hypertriglyceridemia, which can lead to recurrent pancreatitis. The mainstay of therapy is medical nutritional therapy Show more
Patients with lipoprotein lipase (LPL) deficiency, an inherited disorder, develop hypertriglyceridemia, which can lead to recurrent pancreatitis. The mainstay of therapy is medical nutritional therapy. We present the case of a 35-year-old woman with LPL deficiency who experienced recurrent hospitalizations for hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis, which was effectively treated with orlistat. Other agents that have been studied for the treatment of LPL deficiency are costly and have limiting side effects. Studies have shown orlistat to be safe and effective for the treatment of LPL deficiency in children. No studies have been performed in adults with LPL deficiency. Orlistat may be a potential adjunctive treatment option for LPL deficiency in adults, given its availability and favorable safety profile. Further research regarding orlistat in the setting of LPL deficiency is needed. Show less