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View article: An Examination of Demographic Involvement in Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery and Cataract Surgery Clinical Trials: A Systematic Review
An Examination of Demographic Involvement in Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery and Cataract Surgery Clinical Trials: A Systematic Review Open
Background: Glaucoma is the leading cause of global irreversible blindness, and it disproportionately affects people of African descent, in addition to having slightly higher prevalence rates in females. Glaucoma is a group of diseases tha…
View article: MIGS, Cataract Surgery, or Both? An Analysis of Clinical Trial Data to Compare Efficacy and Outcomes on Glaucoma Patients
MIGS, Cataract Surgery, or Both? An Analysis of Clinical Trial Data to Compare Efficacy and Outcomes on Glaucoma Patients Open
Background: Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness around the world and is characterized as a group of irreversible optic neuropathies with multiple risk factors such as age, race/ethnicity, sex, and intraocular pressure (…
View article: Racial and Gender Disparities in Clinical Trial Representation for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treatments: A Scoping Review
Racial and Gender Disparities in Clinical Trial Representation for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treatments: A Scoping Review Open
Background/Objective: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of irreversible vision loss. Intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy is the primary treatment for neovascular AMD. This study aimed…
View article: Analysis of the Awareness and Access of Eye Healthcare in Underserved Populations
Analysis of the Awareness and Access of Eye Healthcare in Underserved Populations Open
Introduction: Visual impairment impacts millions of people around the world, with the vast majority of problems being treatable. Disadvantaged communities are unable to utilize the same resources to treat these problems due to a lack of kn…
View article: Utilization of eye care in Western New York—a guidance to improve
Utilization of eye care in Western New York—a guidance to improve Open
Aim: There is a lack of access to eye care due to economic, cultural, and linguistic barriers in addition to insufficient accessibility of providers. By focusing on the main causes of blindness, we hope to bring awareness of the inequity i…
View article: Digital Health Policy and Cybersecurity Regulations Regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) Implementation in Healthcare
Digital Health Policy and Cybersecurity Regulations Regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI) Implementation in Healthcare Open
The landscape of healthcare is rapidly changing with the increasing usage of machine and deep learning artificial intelligence and digital tools to assist in various sectors. This study aims to analyze the feasibility of the implementation…
View article: Diabetic Retinopathy and Vision Loss: A Public Health Concern
Diabetic Retinopathy and Vision Loss: A Public Health Concern Open
Diabetic Retinopathy (DR), a known complication of diabetes, is one of the top three leading causes of blindness in the U.S. Minorities are disproportionately affected and, most often, diagnosed at advanced stages. This review consolidates…
View article: Risk factors affecting the utilization of eye care services evaluated by the CDC's behavior risk factor surveillance system from 2018 to 2021
Risk factors affecting the utilization of eye care services evaluated by the CDC's behavior risk factor surveillance system from 2018 to 2021 Open
When thinking about major health concerns in the U.S. and around the world, eye care ranks lower compared to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. However, people do not think about the direct connection between diabetes and eye he…
View article: The Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Glaucoma – An Update
The Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Glaucoma – An Update Open
Glaucoma poses a serious public health concern as it is the second leading cause of blindness after cataracts, while also being the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Glaucoma is more prevalent among Black, Latino, and Asia…
View article: Pharmacologic and Natural Therapeutics in Glaucoma Management
Pharmacologic and Natural Therapeutics in Glaucoma Management Open
Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. As diseased population continues to grow, it is important to review both the well-established and recently developed therapeutics available today to best treat this ocular …
View article: The Outcome of Electrical Cardioversion in Hyperthyroid Induced Atrial Fibrillation
The Outcome of Electrical Cardioversion in Hyperthyroid Induced Atrial Fibrillation Open
Hyperthyroidism is a prevalent cause of atrial fibrillation (AF). High cardiac output with low systemic vascular resistance, driven by hyperthyroidism, is associated with a rapid heartbeat, enhanced left ventricular systolic and diastolic …
View article: Immunotherapy for Post-COVID Neuropsychiatric Symptoms: The Potential of IVIG Treatment
Immunotherapy for Post-COVID Neuropsychiatric Symptoms: The Potential of IVIG Treatment Open
This paper explores the neuropsychiatric consequences of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection, specifically the use of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy in treating central nervous system (CNS) symptoms associated with COVID-19. The aut…
View article: Assessing Multiple Factors Affecting Minority Participation in Clinical Trials: Development of the Clinical Trials Participation Barriers Survey
Assessing Multiple Factors Affecting Minority Participation in Clinical Trials: Development of the Clinical Trials Participation Barriers Survey Open
The purpose of this review is to analyze factors that influence individuals' decisions to participate in clinical trials focusing on racial and ethnic disparities that exist in clinical trials. These factors are then used to develop a surv…
View article: Telemedicine and Use of Remote Monitoring in Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review
Telemedicine and Use of Remote Monitoring in Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review Open
Background: With the high prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) across the globe, telehealth offers great potential for the management of rehabilitation and primary prevention. Lifestyle changes are also known to contribute to primary…
View article: The Value of Annual Glaucoma Screening for High-Risk Adults Ages 60 to 80
The Value of Annual Glaucoma Screening for High-Risk Adults Ages 60 to 80 Open
Glaucoma will increase in significance as a public health problem over the next three decades as the size of the aging US population grows more significant. Because glaucoma is more prevalent among African-Americans and Hispanics, and thes…
View article: Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Clinical Trials
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Clinical Trials Open
This meta-analysis found that compared with White individuals, individuals from racial/ethnic minority groups had a very low participation rate in POAG clinical trials despite having a higher prevalence among the disease population. Despit…
View article: Epidemiology of Glaucoma: The Past, Present, and Predictions for the Future
Epidemiology of Glaucoma: The Past, Present, and Predictions for the Future Open
Glaucoma is a multifactorial optic degenerative neuropathy characterized by the loss of retinal ganglion cells. It is a combination of vascular, genetic, anatomical, and immune factors. Glaucoma poses a significant public health concern as…
View article: Artificial intelligence: future impacts, challenges and recommendations on healthcare services
Artificial intelligence: future impacts, challenges and recommendations on healthcare services Open
In this report, we review the market impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and future predictions. AI is a rapidly advancing technology in healthcare. It provides rich and relevant information to patients and healthcare prov…