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Ophthopedia Update:Optimizing open-angle glaucoma risk assessment in patients with retinal vein occlusions: Eye, Published online: 09 July 2024; doi:10.1038/s41433-024-03205-yOptimizing open-angle glaucoma risk assessment in patients with retinal vein occlusions #Ophthalmology #Eye #Ophthotwitter

https://lnkd.in/gwwMmBRw Article title: Surgical Management of Multiple Myeloma and Plasmocytoma of the Spine Author(s): G Evangelisti; E Pesce; R Gala; S Bandiera; G Tedesco; G Barbanti Brodano; S Terzi; R Ghermandi; M Girolami; V Pipola; A Gasbarrini Journal: International Journal of Spine Research Journal ISSN: 2692-4692 Introduction: Multiple Myeloma (MM) is caused by the neoplastic proliferation of plasma cells that produce monoclonal immunoglobulins in the bone marrow thereby causing skeletal damage. Other MM-related complications include hypercalcemia, renal insufficiency, anaemia, and infections [1]. It represents 1% of all kinds of malignant neoplasms and more than 10% of the haematologic malignancies. The incidence of this pathology is about 4-5 patients per 100.000 persons [2]. #BackAche #CervicalSpine #DiscDegeneration #IliacSpine #IschialSpine #Kyphoplasty #Laminectomy #LowerBackSurgery #LumbarSpinalStenosis #NeckSprain #Osteoporosis #PiriformisSyndrome #SciaticNerve #Scoliosis #SpinalAnaesthesia #SpinalAnatomy #SpinalCord #SpinalDiseases #SpinalInjuries #SpinalFractures #SpinalStenosis #SpinalSurgery #SpinalTumor #SpineDisorders #SpinePain #SpineResearch #SpineStudies #SpineTherapy #Spondylosis #ThoracicSpine #Thorax #Peertechz #PeertechzPublications #OpenAccess #ScientificJournals #PeerReviewedJournals #OpenAccessPublishers

This study investigates the impact of using ECHELON ENDOPATH® Staple Line Reinforcement in functional end-to-end anastomosis (FEEA) to reduce anastomotic leakage (AL). Results indicate a significant reduction in AL rates in small intestine-colon anastomosis, highlighting the potential benefits of staple line reinforcement. Read more: https://bit.ly/3U0DQQf #CaseReport #Surgery #AnastomoticLeakage #StapleLineReinforcement #ClinicalResearch #FEEA #MedicalScience #SurgicalTechniques #HealthcareInnovation #PatientSafety #MedicalDevices #GastrointestinalSurgery #Ethicon #SurgicalOutcomes #HealthcareResearch #SurgicalCare #MedicalEducation #ClinicalOutcomes #Surgeons #ResearchStudy #InnovativeMedicine #Cureus #SurgicalInnovation #PatientCare #MedicalTechnology

Ophthopedia Update:The role of topical insulin on ocular surface restoration: A review: Corneal epithelial defects are one of the most common ocular disorders.Restoring corneal integrity is crucial to reduce pain and regain function,but in cases of neurotrophic or desensitized corneas,healing can be significantly delayed.Treating neurotrophic corneas is challenging for ophthalmologists,and surgical intervention is often indicated to manage refractory cases that are unresponsive to medical therapy.Over the last decade,as more expensive therapeutics reach the market,topical insulin has returned to the forefront as an affordable option to improve corneal wound healing.There is still a paucity of data on the use and the efficacy of topical insulin,with no consensus regarding its indications,preparation,or posology.Here we review the literature on topical insulin for corneal and ocular surface pathologies,with a focus on the current evidence,its mechanisms of action,and its safety profile.Additionally,we share our experience in the field and provide a potential framework for future research. #Ophthalmology #Eye #Ophthotwitter

The patient reported lower back pain radiating to the groin. Physical examination did not reveal any pathology in the lumbar spine but showed a complete lack of rotation in both hip joints. The source of the spinal pain turned out to be advanced degenerative joint disease in the hip joints. Bilateral ACS (autologous conditioned serum, Orthokine) injections were administered in a series of 4 procedures with weekly intervals (anterior approach under ultrasound control) --- Godek P, Szajkowski S, Golicki D. Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Orthokine Therapy: Retrospective Analysis of 1000 Cases. Ortop Traumatol Rehabil. 2020 Apr 30;22(2):107-119. doi: 10.5604/01.3001.0014.1167. PMID: 32468996.

Ophthopedia Update:Scoping review of non-surgical treatment options for macular holes: Macular holes (MH) are full-thickness retinal defects affecting central vision. While vitrectomy with inner limiting membrane (ILM) peel is the conventional MH treatment, non-surgical alternatives are gaining interest to mitigate surgical risks. This study conducted a comprehensive literature review and analysis of non-surgical MH management.A systematic literature search was conducted on PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library from January 1, 1973, to September 13, 2023. Treatments included laser therapy, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (CAIs), non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), steroids (topical, subtenons, peribulbar, intravitreal), intravitreal gas, anti-vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF) and ocriplasmin injections. #Ophthalmology #Eye #Ophthotwitter

Ophthopedia Update:Surgical Outcomes of Retinal Detachment in Knobloch Syndrome: To describe the rate, characteristics, and outcomes of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RD) in patients with Knobloch syndrome. #Ophthalmology #Retina #Ophthotwitter

Highly alarming numbers. Since we have no total number of treatments, it is difficult to correlate. However doing phlebological interventions for nearly 20 years, mainly Laser and RFO (tumescent local anesthesia), even the thought of deadly complications feels deeply disturbing. #phlebology #dermatology #medicine #varicoseveins #vascularsurgery

* EUS Examination of Ampullary Lesion.. * Proper examination and Staging should be done before Endoscopic papillectomy. * Intraductal tumor extension within 1 cm length can be managed with sweeping. * En-block resection is preferable. * No elevation is recommended, can be used if there is lateral spreading to the duodenal wall. * Pancreatic stenting is recommended * APC may be helpful.. * Next step: FU endoscopy after 3 months with ERLA ready to use if remnant tumor around or inside the CBD opening. For any other Suggestions and comments. #EUS learning Videos.

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