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Diabetes mellitus and necrotizing fasciitis – a deadly combination; case report [PDF]

, 2020
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rapidly destructive affliction of soft tissues, with a mortality rate that may reach 73% of the cases. It is characterized by a progressive inflammation and extended necrosis of the subcutaneous tissue and the fascia ...
Andronache, Liliana Florina, Bica, Cristina, Gherghiceanu, Florentina, Mazilu, Laura, Moroianu, Lavinia Alexandra, Paunica, Ioana, Sandu, Camelia, Suceveanu, Andra Iulia, Toma, Alexandra   +8 more
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Outcomes in Orbit‐Sparing Versus Orbit‐Sacrificing Surgery for Sinonasal Malignancies With Orbital Involvement: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Sinonasal malignancies with orbital involvement may be managed with orbit‐sacrificing or orbit‐preserving surgical approaches, with a recent shift towards orbital preservation to reduce postoperative morbidity while maintaining oncological success.
Claire Jing‐Wen Tan, Brian Sheng Yep Yeo, Manish Warrier, Jun He Chan, Lu Hui Png, Shuhui Xu, Kimberley LiQin Kiong, Edward C. Kuan, Tze Choong Charn, Neville Wei Yang Teo   +9 more
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Lotilaner Ophthalmic Solution, 0.25%, for the Treatment of Demodex Blepharitis

Healthcare
Demodex blepharitis, a chronic lid margin disease, is caused by an infestation of Demodex mites, the most common ectoparasites in human skin and eyelids. Lotilaner ophthalmic solution, 0.25% (Xdemvy, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals), is the first therapy approved
P. Davey, Marjan Farid, P. Karpecki, I. Gaddie, Arthur Chan, James Mun, Sesha Neervannan, Elizabeth Yeu   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

On being a mentor [PDF]

, 2013
This article explores issues relating to mentoring students, particularly ophthalmic nursing students. It highlights the importance of mentorship in learning in practice, which in turn is critical to students' education in a competency-based profession ...
Cox, C. L., Jones, M, Rutkowski, K
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What is the incidence and clinical significance of dry eye disease in patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors? A systematic review and meta‐analysis of ocular immune‐related adverse events

Acta Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have transformed cancer therapy but may cause immune‐related adverse events (irAEs), including dry eye disease (DED). This study aimed to quantify the incidence of ICI‐associated DED and to evaluate factors contributing to variability across studies.
Kai‐Yang Chen, Hoi‐Chun Chan, Chi‐Ming Chan   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Characteristics of bacterial community in eyelashes of patients with Demodex blepharitis

Parasites & Vectors
Background Demodex blepharitis (DB) is a common disease of the ocular surface. The characteristics of the bacterial community in eyelash roots after Demodex infestation are still unknown.
Dulei Zou, Xiuhai Lu, Fangying Song, Xiaowei Zhong, Huabo Chen, Ju Zhang, Yabin Tian, Li Pei, Fengjie Li, Xi Lu, Weiyun Shi, Ting Wang   +11 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Safety and Feasibility of Low Fluence Intense Pulsed Light for Treating Pediatric Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Blepharitis

Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022
To explore the safety and feasibility of low fluence intense pulsed light (IPL) for treating pediatric patients with moderate-to-severe blepharitis and to analyze potential factors associated with the recovery of meibomian glands (MG) dropout, a ...
Zimeng Zhai, Hao Jiang, Yuqing Wu, Pei-Jiun Yang, Shuyun Zhou, Jiaxu Hong   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Non‐physician delivered intravitreal injection service: A systematic review of safety, implementation, training and patient experience

Acta Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract The global demand for intravitreal anti‐vascular endothelial growth factor (anti‐VEGF) therapy continues to rise, straining ophthalmic capacity worldwide. Task shifting from physicians to trained non‐physician healthcare professionals has emerged as a potential strategy to expand service delivery.
Trang Truong Laursen, Haris Bralic, Jakob Grauslund, Yousif Subhi, Lonny Stokholm   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Infectious bacterial keratitis management in a Swedish region: Risk factors, treatment and time‐to‐resolution

Acta Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To report treatment patterns, time‐to‐resolution (TTR) and aetiologies of bacterial keratitis (BK) infections treated in a specialized hospital‐based cornea clinic in Sweden. Methods Retrospective study based on electronic health records screened during the period 2010–2019. The study included only culture‐confirmed cases of BK.
Jenny Roth, Antonio Filipe Macedo, Sofia Somajo, Lukas Tannerfeldt, Baris Toprak, Neil Lagali   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Multidisciplinary perspectives in Demodex blepharitis: A new view of treatment from clinical, payer, and patient perspectives.

Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy
Demodex infestation is the cause of more than two-thirds of all cases of blepharitis in the United States. Although symptoms may include crustiness, redness, or itching of the eyelids, diagnosis can be accomplished through a simple examination of the ...
Michael R. Page
semanticscholar   +1 more source