T1D and T2D predispose to higher Nd:YAG capsulotomy rates following cataract surgery: analysis of 53,471 consecutive cases
CONCLUSION: In our large cohort study, patients with T1D and T2D were predisposed to high risk for Nd:YAG capsulotomy following cataract surgery. This study may be beneficial and raise awareness regarding the assessment of posterior capsular opacification development in pseudophakic diabetic patients, particularly those with T1D. The significance of ophthalmology screening for diabetes individuals is further supported by this issue.PMID:38513717 | DOI:10.1016/j.jcjo.2024.02.014 (Source: Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology - March 21, 2024 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Mariana Cunha Omar Elhaddad Tal Yahalomi Venkata Avadhanam Derek Tole Kieran Darcy Eliya Levinger Raimo Tuuminen Asaf Achiron Source Type: research
T1D and T2D predispose to higher Nd:YAG capsulotomy rates following cataract surgery: analysis of 53,471 consecutive cases
CONCLUSION: In our large cohort study, patients with T1D and T2D were predisposed to high risk for Nd:YAG capsulotomy following cataract surgery. This study may be beneficial and raise awareness regarding the assessment of posterior capsular opacification development in pseudophakic diabetic patients, particularly those with T1D. The significance of ophthalmology screening for diabetes individuals is further supported by this issue.PMID:38513717 | DOI:10.1016/j.jcjo.2024.02.014 (Source: Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology)
Source: Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology - March 21, 2024 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Mariana Cunha Omar Elhaddad Tal Yahalomi Venkata Avadhanam Derek Tole Kieran Darcy Eliya Levinger Raimo Tuuminen Asaf Achiron Source Type: research
Endovenous Laser Ablation of Incompetent Anterior Accessory Saphenous Veins of Different Anatomical Patterns Using Bare-Tip Fibers: A Case Series
To demonstrate the feasibility and technical success of endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) for incompetent anterior accessory saphenous veins (AASV) of different anatomical patterns using bare-tip fibers. (Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - March 20, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Artur Avetisyan Source Type: research
An Open-Label First-in-Man Usability and Safety Investigation With an Intravenous Injection Technique to Deploy Tumescence During Laser Ablation of the Great Saphenous Vein
The standard method for the treatment of varicose veins is an endothermal technique, aiming to accomplish long-term vein obliteration. However, one issue is the need for tumescence. Currently, tumescence is delivered via numerous injections through the skin during ultrasound guidance, therefore requiring considerable training to achieve acceptable results. Even then, patients may find the procedure painful, and may need supplementary sedation. The aim of this prospective feasibility study was to assess patient safety and comfort using the Solutio ™ system. (Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - March 20, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Michael Akesson, Anders Lundell Source Type: research
Long-Term Follow-Up Results After In Situ Laser Fenestrated Endovascular Treatment of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Following laser fenestrated endovascular treatment (LEVAR) of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs), we evaluated the impact of stent indentation in LEVAR, long-term patency of target vessels, and the correlation between laser use and target vessel thrombosis in the long term. (Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - March 20, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Marek Majewski, Hussein Moubarak, Sebastien Multon, Jennifer Canonge, Hicham Kobaiter, Joseph Touma, Pascal Desgranges Source Type: research
Emergent Repair of Ruptured Juxtarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm With Antegrade In Situ Laser Fenestration is Feasible; How to Do It?
We present a technique for antegrade in-situ laser fenestration for the emergent repair of ruptured JAAA. (Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery)
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - March 20, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Alyssa Kessel, Thekla Bacharach, Anand Dayama Source Type: research
Oncocytic papillary cystadenoma of the larynx: a case report
ConclusionEctopic minor salivary gland tumors, both benign and malignant, should be taken into consideration as potential differential diagnosis for any swelling arising within the upper digestive tract mucosa. Ears, nose, and throat clinical examination completed by videolaryngoscopy can easily point out the location of the mass. Imaging is mandatory for differential diagnosis and for surgical planning. Surgical excision can provide both diagnosis and definitive cure. (Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports)
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - March 20, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Incidence of complications and urinary incontinence following endoscopic enucleation of the prostate in men with a prostate volume of 80 ml and above: results from a multicenter, real-world experience of 2512 patients
ConclusionsPV has no influence on complication and UI rates following EEP. Age is risk factor of postoperative UI. (Source: World Journal of Urology)
Source: World Journal of Urology - March 20, 2024 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research
Microneedling Therapy for Striae Distensae: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
ConclusionThis systematic review and meta-analysis has provided initial evidence of the efficacy and safety of microneedling technology for SD.Level of Evidence IIThis journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authorswww.springer.com/00266. (Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery)
Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - March 20, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research
Nanographene-Au fine-tuning to intensify plasmonic-resonance of polymeric hybrid bionanosystem for synergistic phototherapy and nerve photobiomodulation
Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces. 2024 Feb 22;237:113820. doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113820. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTHere, we report the multi-photo-bioactivity of the plasmonic-nano graphitic coordinated polycaprolactone-based aligned nanofibrous scaffolds-based bionanosystem for photothermal breast and colon cancer therapies and peripheral nerve photobiomodulation. The size-optimized colloidal reduced graphene oxide (nRGO, 180 nm) nanosheets, for enhanced photothermal impact, were surface-functionalized with gold nanospheres (AuNPs) to prepare the nRGO@AuNP monodispersed nano-composite and then doped 2.0 mg of nRGO@...
Source: Colloids and Surfaces - March 19, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Richa Jaswal Dinesh Kumar Abdelrahman I Rezk Vignesh Krishnamoorthi Kaliannagounder Chan Hee Park Kyung Hyun Min Source Type: research
Nanographene-Au fine-tuning to intensify plasmonic-resonance of polymeric hybrid bionanosystem for synergistic phototherapy and nerve photobiomodulation
Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces. 2024 Feb 22;237:113820. doi: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2024.113820. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTHere, we report the multi-photo-bioactivity of the plasmonic-nano graphitic coordinated polycaprolactone-based aligned nanofibrous scaffolds-based bionanosystem for photothermal breast and colon cancer therapies and peripheral nerve photobiomodulation. The size-optimized colloidal reduced graphene oxide (nRGO, 180 nm) nanosheets, for enhanced photothermal impact, were surface-functionalized with gold nanospheres (AuNPs) to prepare the nRGO@AuNP monodispersed nano-composite and then doped 2.0 mg of nRGO@...
Source: Colloids and Surfaces - March 19, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Richa Jaswal Dinesh Kumar Abdelrahman I Rezk Vignesh Krishnamoorthi Kaliannagounder Chan Hee Park Kyung Hyun Min Source Type: research
Recent advances in the treatment of acne using radiofrequency techniques
AbstractAcne is a long-lasting inflammatory skin condition that impacts the sebaceous units of the hair follicles, affecting around 85 –90% of the population. Due to the potential for permanent facial scarring and negative social consequences, as well as the limitations of conventional medications like drug resistance and difficulties following treatment plans, it’s crucial to investigate non-pharmacological options for treatin g acne, among which radiofrequency(RF) shows distinct superiority. To assess the impact of RF in the management of acne vulgaris, we conducted a thorough examination of scientific literature (in...
Source: Lasers in Medical Science - March 19, 2024 Category: Laser Surgery Source Type: research
Co2 LASER Therapy as an Option for Non-Healing Surgical Wounds after Radiation Therapy —A Retrospective Study
ConclusionCO2 LASER therapy speeds up the healing process with minimal discomfort to the patient. CO2 LASER therapy can be used as an alternative for non-healing surgical wounds after salvage surgery in previously radiated patients with an unhealthy wound bed where split-thickness skin graft uptake is unpredictable. (Source: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery)
Source: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery - March 19, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
The Effect of Laser-Resistant Endotracheal Tube Design on Airflow Dynamics: A Benchtop and Clinical Study
CONCLUSION: The benchtop model demonstrated increased resistance in the LRSS-ET compared to the LRAS-ET at all comparable sizes. This finding is supported by retrospective ventilatory pressures during laser airway surgery, which show significantly increased PIPs when comparing identically sized inner diameters. Given the equivocal turbulence intensity data, these differences in resistance and pressures are likely caused by wall roughness and intraluminal presence of tubing, not inlet or outlet geometries. The decreased PIPs of the LRAS-ET should assist in following lung protective ventilator management strategies and reduc...
Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - March 16, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jessica M L Pagel Adithya Reddy Lucy Fitzgerald Mohamed Tiouririne Patrick O McGarey Daniel B Quinn James J Daniero Source Type: research
The Effect of Laser-Resistant Endotracheal Tube Design on Airflow Dynamics: A Benchtop and Clinical Study
CONCLUSION: The benchtop model demonstrated increased resistance in the LRSS-ET compared to the LRAS-ET at all comparable sizes. This finding is supported by retrospective ventilatory pressures during laser airway surgery, which show significantly increased PIPs when comparing identically sized inner diameters. Given the equivocal turbulence intensity data, these differences in resistance and pressures are likely caused by wall roughness and intraluminal presence of tubing, not inlet or outlet geometries. The decreased PIPs of the LRAS-ET should assist in following lung protective ventilator management strategies and reduc...
Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - March 16, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jessica M L Pagel Adithya Reddy Lucy Fitzgerald Mohamed Tiouririne Patrick O McGarey Daniel B Quinn James J Daniero Source Type: research
