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Progress towards the elimination of trachoma as a public health problem in four counties of Eastern Equatoria State, Republic of South Sudan. [PDF]

Trop Med Int Health
Abstract Background Trachoma is targeted by the World Health Organization (WHO) for elimination as a public health problem by 2030. Trachoma impact surveys using standardised methodology are recommended to monitor progress towards elimination and to determine eligibility for continued surgery, antibiotics, facial cleanliness, and environmental ...
Ohidor S, Presley NA, Sanders AM, Nute AW, Gonzalez TA, Bol YY, Nyibong AW, Weiss P, Niquette J, Callahan EK, Nash SD.   +10 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Surgery for trachomatous trichiasis: findings from a survey of trichiasis surgeons in Tanzania [PDF]

British Journal of Ophthalmology, 2006
To measure the productivity and factors associated with high productivity of trichiasis surgeons.A standardised, pretested questionnaire was posted to all trichiasis surgeons trained in Tanzania at the address listed at the time of training, and then followed up by post and telephone with those who did not return the form.
Susan Lewallen, Michael J. Mahande, Manisha Tharaney, Sidney J. Katala, Paul Courtright   +4 more
openalex   +4 more sources

The Gambia has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem: Challenges and successes.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2022
Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness in the world and has been known to be a major public health problem in The Gambia for over 60 years.
Agatha Aboe, Balla Musa Joof, Sarjo Kebba Kanyi, Abba Hydara, Philip Downs, Simon Bush, Paul Courtright   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Diode Green Laser in the Lid Trichiasis Treatment

Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research, 2021
Purpose: To validate the standard values and evaluate the success rate in the treatment of minor and major trichiasis using thermoablation with a diode green laser.
Raquel Galvão Bezerra, Roberta Lílian Fernandes de Sousa Meneghim, Carlos Roberto Padovani, Silvana Artioli Schellini   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of personal protective equipment on the clarity of vision among trachoma survey graders and trichiasis surgeons in the context of COVID-19

BMJ Open Ophthalmology, 2023
Background/aims The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the use of personal protective equipment for those involved in trachoma survey grading and trichiasis surgery.
Michaela Kelly, Stephanie Palmer, Emma M Harding-Esch, Paul Courtright, Harran Mkocha, Donal Bisanzio, Nicholas Olobio, Jeremiah M Ngondi, Ehtisham Ul Hassan, Sue-Chen Apadinuwe, Michael Dejene, Philip Downs, Cristina Jimenez, George Kabona, Biruck Negash Kebede, Peter Kivumbi, Tom Millar, Aryc W Mosher, Caleb Mpyet, Wamyil-Mshelia Teyil   +19 more
doaj   +1 more source

Surgical Correction of cicatricial Entropion in cattle: Two cases

Clinical Case Reports, 2021
Utilization of the Hotz‐Celsus technique with standing sedation and local nerve blocks in cattle provides adequate correction of cicatricial entropion.
Caroline M. Betbeze, Meghan R. Villers, Mary R. Telle, Gretchen P. Grissett   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prospective audit of the phenotype, causes and correlates of trachomatous and non- trachomatous trichiasis in a peri-elimination setting.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2022
PurposeTo explore the burden, clinical features and associations of trichiasis due to trachomatous and non-trachomatous aetiologies.MethodsConsenting patients presenting with trichiasis of either eyelid (of one or both eyes) attending the outpatient ...
Noopur Gupta, Praveen Vashist, Rachna Meel, Sumit Grover, Shubhi Jain, Deepak Kumar, Vivek Gupta, Radhika Tandon, Anthony W Solomon   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Systematic review of the incidence of post-operative trichiasis in Africa

BMC Ophthalmology, 2020
Background Surgery for trichiasis is one of the pillars of the World Health Organization’s strategy for global elimination of trachoma as a public health problem.
Grace Mwangi, Paul Courtright, Anthony W Solomon   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Model of yearly transition to severe trachomatous scarring and trichiasis in a cohort of women in Kongwa Tanzania. [PDF]

Sci Rep
West SK, Hazel A, Munoz B, Wolle MA, Mkocha H, Porco TC.   +5 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

Economic Analysis of Children's Surgical Care in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Analysis. [PDF]

, 2016
BackgroundUnderstanding the economic value of health interventions is essential for policy makers to make informed resource allocation decisions. The objective of this systematic review was to summarize available information on the economic impact of ...
Ameh, Emmanuel A, Farmer, Diana, Ozgediz, Doruk, Poenaru, Dan, Rice, Henry E, Saxton, Anthony T, Smith, Emily R   +6 more
core   +4 more sources