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Medicine, General & Internal
Wei-Yang Lu, Chiao-Wen Lin, Chung-Han Hsin, Chia-Yi Lee, Jing-Yang Huang, Shun-Fa Yang, Hung-Yu Lin
Summary: This study investigated the possible association between nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and primary open angle glaucoma (OAG). Using the National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD) of Taiwan, a retrospective research was conducted and 4184 NPC patients and 16736 non-NPC patients were included. The results showed that NPC patients had a significantly higher risk of developing OAG compared to non-NPC patients (adjusted hazard ratio of 1.293). Therefore, NPC may be an independent risk factor for the development of OAG.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
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Ophthalmology
David Kiessling, Corinna Rennings, Matthias Hild, Alexandra Lappas, Thomas S. Dietlein, Gernot F. Roessler, Randolf A. Widder
Summary: This study investigated the predictive potential of the intraocular pressure-lowering effectiveness in the first eye for the outcome of the second eye in combined iStent inject implantation with phacoemulsification. The results showed that the success of the first eye surgery was associated with a significantly higher chance of success in the second eye.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2023)
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Ophthalmology
D. Kiessling, C. Rennings, M. Hild, A. Lappas, T. S. Dietlein, G. F. Roessler, R. A. Widder
Summary: The results of this study suggest that the outcomes of subsequent eye surgeries can be predicted based on the results of the initial eye and the type of surgery performed, demonstrating high predictive potential.
GRAEFES ARCHIVE FOR CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2022)
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Ophthalmology
David Kiessling, Corinna Rennings, Matthias Hild, Alexandra Lappas, Thomas S. Dietlein, Gernot F. Roessler, Randolf A. Widder
Summary: The study found that the outcome of the first eye surgery can be used as a useful tool to assess the success of subsequent eye surgeries, with high predictive potential.
CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Antonio Maria Fea, Martina Menchini, Alessandro Rossi, Chiara Posarelli, Lorenza Malinverni, Michele Figus
Summary: The study investigated the efficacy and safety of the XEN63 implant in open-angle glaucoma patients, showing significant reduction in intraocular pressure and the need for hypotensive medications, with good short-term safety profile.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Ya-Hui Wei, Yu Cai, Bonnie N. K. Choy, Bai-Bing Li, Ruo-Shi Li, Chen Xing, Xia Wang, Tian Tian, Yuan Fang, Mei Li, Ying-Zi Pan
Summary: NTG patients showed higher DCR values compared to controls, with some DCRs being negatively correlated with CCT and IOP, while others were positively correlated with these factors. The cornea was more deformable in NTG compared to HTG or controls, indicating a potential biomechanical mechanism underlying glaucomatous optic neuropathy in NTG patients.
CHINESE MEDICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
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Ophthalmology
Jing Na He, Tsz Kin Ng, Shi Yao Lu, Pancy Oi Sin Tam, Poemen P. Chan, Clement C. Tham, Chi Pui Pang, Li Jia Chen, Wai Kit Chu
Summary: This study investigated the association between the ANGPT2 gene and primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) in the Chinese population. The results showed that the SNP rs11775442 was associated with normal tension glaucoma (NTG) in the Hong Kong cohort, while rs13269021 was associated with NTG in males in the Shantou cohort. Further studies are needed to confirm the association between the ANGPT2 locus and NTG in Chinese males.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Michele Lanza, Angelo Leone, Gabriele Scognamiglio, Luigi Serra, Clemente Maria Iodice, Paolo Melillo, Francesca Simonelli
Summary: This study found no significant differences in the efficacy of first-choice medications for primary open-angle glaucoma, but the efficacy may be influenced by various ocular and systemic features in different groups.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Ophthalmology
Brian S. Cole, Harini V. Gudiseva, Maxwell Pistilli, Rebecca Salowe, Caitlin P. McHugh, Michael C. Zody, Venkata R. M. Chavali, Gui Shuang Ying, Jason H. Moore, Joan M. O'Brien
Summary: This study examines the association of autosomal ancestry with POAG risk in a large cohort of self-identified African Americans. The results show that a higher degree of African ancestry is associated with an increased risk of POAG. Additionally, it is found that both known POAG single nucleotide polymorphisms and an omnigenic ancestry effect influence POAG risk.
INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Faisal A. Almobarak, Ahmed Alrubean, Waleed Alsarhani, Abdullah Aljenaidel, Essam A. Osman
Summary: Ultrasound cyclo plasty (UCP) is effective in controlling intraocular pressure (IOP) and reducing the need for antiglaucoma medications in primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) eyes. However, the success rate is modest, with higher baseline IOP and number of medications associated with a higher risk of failure.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Kinga Golaszewska, Iwona Obuchowska, Joanna Konopinska
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy and safety profile of iStent bypass implantation and ab externo canaloplasty in POAG patients, and found that both procedures effectively reduced intraocular pressure and the need for anti-glaucoma medications.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Ophthalmology
Sarah Zhou, Bruce Burkemper, Anmol A. Pardeshi, Galo Apolo, Grace Richter, Xuejuan Jiang, Mina Torres, Roberta McKean-Cowdin, Rohit Varma, Benjamin Y. Xu
Summary: This study analyzed epidemiological data of populations in Latino and Chinese Americans, and assessed the differences in the roles of refractive error (RE) and ocular biometrics as risk factors for primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) by race/ethnicity. The results showed that while the risks of high myopia and longer axial length were similar for POAG in Latino and Chinese Americans, high myopia was more prevalent among Chinese Americans, resulting in a narrowed difference in POAG prevalence between the two groups.
INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE
(2023)
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Immunology
Elamin H. Elbasha, Yoonyoung Choi, Vince Daniels, Michelle G. Goveia
Summary: The study evaluated the public health impact and cost-effectiveness of implementing a HepA catch-up vaccination strategy in the United States, showing that it can effectively prevent symptomatic infections and related complications, as well as save costs. Furthermore, focusing on unvaccinated children and adolescents and maximizing the coverage of the first dose of vaccine can optimize this vaccination strategy.
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Ophthalmology
Ahnul Ha, Yong Woo Kim, Jinho Lee, Eunoo Bak, Young Soo Han, Young Kook Kim, Ki Ho Park, Jin Wook Jeoung
Summary: This study found a significant association between the baseline margin regularity of beta-zone PPA and subsequent VF progression in eyes with POAG, suggesting that irregular beta-zone PPA margin may indicate vulnerability in the parapapillary area to further glaucomatous damage.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Younhea Jung, Kyungdo Han, Kyoung Ohn, Da Ran Kim, Jung Moon
Summary: The study found that diabetes status is associated with an increased risk of glaucoma development in postmenopausal women, a relationship that remained consistent even after subgroup analyses.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Olga A. Khavjou, Sharon H. Saydah, Ping Zhang, Diana C. Poehler, Simon J. Neuwahl, Alyssa R. Leib, Thomas J. Hoerger, Jing Wang
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2019)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Stephanie M. Teixeira-Poit, Katherine A. Treiman, Lei Li, Thomas J. Hoerger, Dennis Carmody, Miriam Tardif-Douglin
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2019)
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Substance Abuse
Carolina Barbosa, Hannah Fraser, Thomas J. Hoerger, Alyssa Leib, Jennifer R. Havens, April Young, Alex Kral, Kimberly Page, Jennifer Evans, Jon Zibbell, Susan Hariri, Claudia Vellozzi, Lina Nerlander, John W. Ward, Peter Vickerman
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Lesley S. Miller, Alexander J. Millman, Jennifer Lom, Ademola Osinubi, Farah Ahmed, Sarah Dupont, David Rein, Claudia Vellozzi, Aaron M. Harris
JOURNAL OF VIRAL HEPATITIS
(2020)
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Ophthalmology
Paula Anne Newman-Casey, Mariam Salman, Paul P. Lee, Justin D. Gatwood
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Ophthalmology
David B. Rein, Phoebe A. Lamuda, John S. Wittenborn, Nnenna Okeke, Clare E. Davidson, Bonnielin K. Swenor, Jinan Saaddine, Elizabeth A. Lundeen
Summary: The prevalence rates of visual impairment and blindness obtained from national surveys varied widely across different surveys and age groups. As age increased, the prevalence of visual impairment increased significantly, while the prevalence of blindness increased significantly with age group in summarized survey responses but not in NHANES physical examination results.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Wenya Yang, Inna Cintina, Thomas Hoerger, Simon J. Neuwahl, Hui Shao, Michael Laxy, Ping Zhang
JOURNAL OF DIABETES AND ITS COMPLICATIONS
(2020)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Simon J. Neuwahl, Ping Zhang, Haiying Chen, Hui Shao, Michael Laxy, Andrea M. Anderson, Timothy E. Craven, Thomas J. Hoerger
Summary: This study estimated the health utility impact of diabetes-related complications in a large, longitudinal U.S. sample of people with type 2 diabetes. The results showed that complications such as stroke, amputation, and congestive heart failure had significant negative effects on health utility.
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Ophthalmology
Abraham D. Flaxman, John S. Wittenborn, Toshana Robalik, Rohit Gulia, Robert B. Gerzoff, Elizabeth A. Lundeen, Jinan Saaddine, David B. Rein
Summary: This study estimated the prevalence of visual acuity loss and blindness in the US by age, sex, race/ethnicity, and state using data from various sources. The results showed higher prevalence rates than previously published data.
JAMA OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Thomas J. Hoerger, Rainer Hilscher, Simon Neuwahl, Yiling J. Cheng, Stephen R. Benoit, Hui Shao, Michael Laxy, Wenya Yang, Inna Cintina, Matthew Kaufmann, Haiying Chen, Andrea M. Anderson, Lisa R. Staimez, K. M. Venkat Narayan, Ping Zhang
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Ophthalmology
John S. Wittenborn, Qian Gu, Erkan Erdem, Farah Ahmed, Ping Zhang, Jinan Saaddine, Elizabeth A. Lundeen, David B. Rein
Summary: This study aims to estimate the prevalence and associated payments of major eye disorders among Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries in 2018. The results show that nearly one-quarter of beneficiaries were diagnosed with at least one eye disorder, with high prevalence rates for cataract, glaucoma, AMD, and DR. The total payments for eye care services and drugs related to these conditions were $10.1 billion, with an average cost of $816 per diagnosed patient.
OPHTHALMIC EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Economics
Thomas J. Hoerger, Rainer Hilscher, Simon Neuwahl, Matthew B. Kaufmann, Hui Shao, Michael Laxy, Yiling J. Cheng, Stephen Benoit, Haiying Chen, Andrea Anderson, Tim Craven, Wenya Yang, Inna Cintina, Lisa Staimez, Ping Zhang, Look AHEAD Res Grp
Summary: This study developed a microsimulation model to estimate the health effects, costs, and cost-effectiveness of interventions for preventing/managing type 2 diabetes. The model achieved good prediction accuracy in US populations and can be used to estimate the long-term health impact, costs, and cost-effectiveness of interventions for type 2 diabetes in the United States.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Andrew Lanza, Robin Soler, Bryce Smith, Thomas Hoerger, Simon Neuwahl, Ping Zhang
JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICE
(2019)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rebecca Perry, Jennifer Gard Read, Caroline Chandler, Julia Kish-Doto, Thomas Hoerger
HEALTH EDUCATION & BEHAVIOR
(2019)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Katherine A. Treiman, Stephanie Teixeira-Poit, Lei Li, Mariam Tardif-Douglin, Jean Gaines, Thomas Hoerger
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROMOTION
(2019)