Results 111 to 120 of about 29,838 (288)

Optometry faculty perspectives on low vision care and rehabilitation education in sub-Saharan Africa

African Vision and Eye Health
Background: Human resource challenges have been a factor in the low coverage of low vision care and rehabilitation (LVCR) services in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
Carl H. Abraham, Diane van Staden, Nishanee Rampersad   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Vitamin D Pretreatment to Prevent the Risk of Postoperative Hypocalcemic Complications After Parathyroidectomy in Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Parathyroidectomy is the treatment for primary hyperparathyroidism, yet postoperative hypocalcemia and hungry bone syndrome remain common. Vitamin D deficiency has been suggested as a modifiable risk factor, but evidence supporting preoperative supplementation is inconsistent.
Matthew Gynn, Helia Mansouri Dana, Oleksandr Butskiy   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fostering holistic eye care for children with special educational needs: an interprofessional education program bridging optometry and education

BMC Medical Education
Purpose This study outlines the initiation of an interprofessional education (IPE) program designed for optometry and education students. The program aimed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and improve the management of eye health in children ...
Kin Wan, Kin Hei Lau, Ho Yin Wong, Wing Yan Yu, Allen Ming Yan Cheong, Eva Yin-Han Chung, Chun Wai Lum, Kuen Fung Sin, Tsz-Wing Leung   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Effect of Eye Exercises of Acupoints on Myopia Progression: A 3-Year Cohort Report from the Beijing Myopia Progression Study

Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, 2020
Yuan Bo Liang,1,2 Balamurali Vasudevan,3 Zhong Lin,1,2 Hong Jia Zhou,1,2 Kenneth J Ciuffreda4 1Eye Hospital and School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China; 2National Clinical ...
Liang YB, Vasudevan B, Lin Z, Zhou HJ, Ciuffreda KJ   +4 more
doaj  

Role of optometry school in single day large scale school vision testing

Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, 2015
Background: School vision testing aims at identification and management of refractive errors. Large-scale school vision testing using conventional methods is time-consuming and demands a lot of chair time from the eye care professionals.
N Anuradha, Krishnakumar Ramani
doaj   +1 more source

Spartan Daily, October 12, 2006 [PDF]

, 2006
Volume 127, Issue 27https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/spartandaily/10285/thumbnail ...
San Jose State University, School of Journalism and Mass Communications
core   +1 more source

A Student‐Led Tele‐Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST) Program for Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) Survivors—A Pilot Implementation Study

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Expiratory muscle strength training (EMST) is a non‐invasive, evidence‐based treatment that is used to improve swallowing in head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors. This prospective, pilot implementation study evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, and potential clinical effectiveness of a novel student‐led tele‐EMST program for ...
Katrina Blyth, Jessica Tam, Rachelle Robinson, Danielle Stone, Emma S. Wallace   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Disparity in the Markers of Affordability Across Targeted‐ and Immune‐Therapy Drugs Used in Head and Neck Cancers

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The expanding use of systemic therapies for recurrent and metastatic head and neck cancer has raised major concerns regarding affordability and equitable access, particularly across countries with differing income levels and health financing structures.
Arjun Gurmeet Singh, Labani Kole, Richard Sullivan, Shwetabh Sinha, Rathan Shetty, Poonam Joshi, Sudhir Nair, Sarbani Ghosh Laskar, Kumar Prabhash, Pankaj Chaturvedi   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Interview of Melvin D. Shipp by Robert Newcomb [PDF]

, 2017
Interview conducted at The Ohio State University Archives, Columbus, Ohio.Dr. Melvin D. Shipp describes his career at OSU’s College of Optometry, culminating in his role as Dean.
Shipp, Melvin D.
core  

Postoperative and Functional Outcomes of Oropharyngectomy in Irradiated Neck for Recurrent or Metachronous Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate predictors of postoperative and functional outcomes following salvage oropharyngectomy. Methods In this single‐center retrospective study, we included all patients who underwent an oropharyngectomy in an irradiated neck for recurrent or metachronous cancer between 2014 and 2023. Results We included 94 patients.
Jade Saykaly, Agnès Dupret‐Bories, Sébastien Vergez, Virginie Woisard, Benjamin Vairel, Jérôme Sarini, Ana Cavillon, Emilien Chabrillac   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source