Clinical and Demographic Risk Factors Associated with Recurrent and Fellow Eye Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachments.

Purpose: To identify clinical and surgical risk factors associated with recurrent rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) in the index eye and RRD in the fellow eye.

Methods: Retrospective observational study of adult patients who underwent RRD repair at two tertiary care centers over six years.

Results: Among 794 primary RRD patients, recurrence occurred in 20.

Comparison of survival and pneumonia risk in advanced dementia patients on nasogastric tube feeding versus careful hand feeding.

Background: Nasogastric tube feeding is commonly used for enteral nutrition in individuals with advanced dementia with feeding difficulties, but its impact on survival and pneumonia risk compared to careful hand feeding remains controversial. This study aimed to compare one-year survival and pneumonia risk in individuals with advanced dementia initiated on nasogastric tube feeding versus those receiving careful hand feeding.

Methods: A prospective propensity score-matched cohort study was conducted.

Evaluation of emergency pulmonary hilar control for lethal vascular injury in swine.

Background: Traumatic pulmonary hilar injuries are rapidly fatal requiring decisive control for survival. There is currently insufficient data comparing hilar control techniques to make recommendations. We sought to determine the optimal maneuver to control massive pulmonary hilar hemorrhage in a live swine model.

Impact of Surgical Experience on Burst Pressure of Hand-Sewn and Stapled Anastomoses.

Introduction: Both hand-sewn and stapled techniques for creating small bowel anastomoses are safe and have similar rates for leaks and stricture. Each technique comes with its own benefits and detriments, but a well-trained surgeon should be proficient in both anastomotic techniques. The understanding of tissue layers and meticulous technique needed to perform a proper hand-sewn anastomoses require greater skill and experience than a stapled anastomosis to achieve comparable results.

Effects of perceived control on thermal response and cooling carbon emissions across different operation modes.

Human psychological adaptation to indoor thermal conditions, particularly through perceived control, is increasingly recognized for its potential to influence building energy consumption. Despite this, its quantifiable impact remains unexplored. Here, we conducted a field survey (n = 922) using air conditioning (AC) access as a variable to examine how perceived control mediates occupants' thermal adaptation during summer.

Simulation-based Central Venous Catheter Insertion Training Increases Comfort Amongst Residents.

Purpose: Central venous catheter (CVC) insertion is a fundamental skill required for trainees to become proficient. Simulation-based training (SBT) has been shown to improve trainees' CVC insertion performance effectively. However, implementing a CVC curriculum requires substantial costs and resources.

The parenthood journey in radiology: Challenges and opportunities.

The journey to parenthood is often delayed or prolonged for physicians, which disproportionately negatively impact women physicians. Women radiologists may delay childbearing for many reasons, which may lead to higher rates of regret and greater risks of infertility and pregnancy and postpartum complications. A better understanding of the resources and realities to achieve parenthood allows for more timely family planning while pursuing career advancements in radiology, particularly for medical students and our radiology trainees and early-career colleagues.

Patient Preferences with Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Treatment for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Macular Edema: A Multinational Discrete Choice Experiment Study.

Introduction: New anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) treatments are emerging for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME)/neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). This study aimed to explore the treatment attributes patients find important when deciding on treatment options.

Methods: This noninterventional survey study assessed treatment preferences through a discrete choice experiment (DCE) among patients with DME/nAMD in the USA, Canada, France, Italy, Spain, and the UK.

Imaging-Guided Classification of Neovascularization in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Progress to Date.

To review the evolution of terminology describing the classification of lesions in neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) based on retinal imaging technologies. A review of the current and historical literature on imaging-guided classification of neovascularization in nAMD was performed. Imaging-guided classification of neovascularization in nAMD facilitates understanding of the pathological mechanisms and disease progression.

The influence of occupant control behaviour on thermal comfort under different heating charging modes in residential buildings in cold regions.

In China's central heating, there are two modes for calculating heating costs, which are divided into Charging by flow mode which charges according to the amount of use and Charging by area mode which charges according to the floor area. The Charging by flow mode has been increasingly adopted by numerous urban central heating buildings. Thus it is worth investigating whether occupants experience varying levels of thermal comfort under these two modes.

Dr. Manuel Martinez-Maldonado: A Pioneer in Renal Therapeutics and Mentor to a Generation of Minority Physician-Scientists.

Dr. Manuel Martinez-Maldonado is a distinguished Puerto Rican internist, nephrologist, physician-scientist, mentor, and prolific writer whose leadership in academic and clinical settings has significantly advanced the fields of nephrology, renal physiology and pharmacology, fluids and electrolyte metabolism, calcium metabolism, hypertension research, and medical education. His research on electrolyte imbalances has led to innovative hypercalcemia treatments, notably furosemide with IV fluid therapy.

Evaluating the long-term biological stability of cytokine biomarkers in ocular fluid samples.

Purpose: The quality of biological fluid samples is vital for optimal preanalytical procedures and a requirement for effective translational biomarker research. This study aims to determine the effects of storage duration and freeze-thawing on the levels of various cytokines in the human aqueous humour and vitreous samples.

Methods And Analysis: Human ocular aqueous humour and vitreous samples were obtained from 25 eyes and stored at -80°C for analysis.

Retinal Microvascular Density and Perfusion during an Insulin-Induced Hypoglycemia Episode: A Warning Call.

Aim: To evaluate retinal vascular perfusion and density by optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) before, during, and after hypoglycemia in individuals with diabetes mellitus with or without diabetic retinopathy (DR).

Methods: A focused clinical history was performed, followed by an ophthalmological examination to document retinopathy status. OCTA was performed at baseline, at hypoglycemia, and at glucose normalization.

Prevalence and clinical implications of subretinal fluid in retinal diseases: a real-world cohort study.

Background/aims: To characterise the baseline prevalence of subretinal fluid (SRF) and its effects on anatomical and visual acuity (VA) outcomes in diabetic macular oedema (DME) and retinal vein occlusion (RVO) following anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF).

Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study of 122 DME and 54 RVO patients who were initiated on anti-VEGF therapy with real-world variable dosing. The DME and RVO cohorts were subclassified based on the presence of SRF at presentation.

OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY ANGIOGRAPHY MORPHOLOGY AFTER RHEGMATOGENOUS RETINAL DETACHMENT REPAIR: ALIGN Post Hoc Analysis.

Purpose: To compare foveal avascular zone (FAZ) geometric indices using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) in pneumatic retinopexy (PnR) versus pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). FAZ morphology was assessed as a possible imaging feature of retinal displacement.

Methods: This ALIGN post hoc analysis included primary fovea-off RRDs that underwent successful PnR or PPV, and performed OCTA, and fundus autofluorescence at (FAF) 3 months postoperatively at St.

Key Factors to Attract More U.S. Diagnostic Radiology Residents into the Field of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging: A National Survey.

Rationale And Objectives: To understand the current state of radiology residents' exposure to nuclear medicine and molecular imaging (NM/MI), determine key factors that may attract more trainees into the field, and identify differentiating aspects between those specializing in NM/MI and those who are not.

Materials And Methods: An anonymous web-based survey was sent to contacts at all diagnostic radiology residency programs in the United States for dissemination to their residents, collecting information about trainees' NM/MI exposure during residency and factors that may attract them to NM/MI.

Results: A total of 198 trainees responded to the survey, 34 of whom plan on pursuing a career in NM/MI.

Standard Adult Gastric Emptying Scintigraphy Criteria Is Applicable for Partial Meal Ingestion.

Background/aims: Gastric emptying scintigraphy is commonly performed to assess for dysmotility. A standardized meal with associated threshold criteria was established in 2000 to enable robust interpretation. However, no guidance is available to interpret results when patients do not ingest the entire meal.

Effects of Sleep Deprivation, Non-Dominant Hand Employment, Caffeine and Alcohol Intake During Surgical Performance: Lessons Learned From the Retina Eyesi Virtual Reality Surgical Simulator.

Purpose: Determine whether real-life surgical experience correlates with scores on a retina virtual simulator and the effects of various challenges on surgical performance.

Methods: The study was performed using the Eyesi Surgical Simulator, a virtual reality retina surgical simulator. Residents, fellows, and retina staff were assessed on surgical simulations to determine surgical skills.

Reduced Pneumonia Risk in Advanced Dementia Patients on Careful Hand Feeding Compared With Nasogastric Tube Feeding.

Objectives: To compare survival and pneumonia risk among hospitalized patients with advanced dementia on nasogastric tube feeding (NGF) vs careful hand feeding (CHF) and to examine outcomes by feeding problem type.

Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Setting And Participants: Advanced dementia patients aged ≥60 years with indication for tube feeding admitted to 2 geriatric convalescent hospitals between January 1, 2015, and June 30, 2019.

Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema with Aflibercept and Micropulse Laser (DAM Study).

Purpose: To investigate the safety and efficacy of micropulse (MP) macular laser in combination with intravitreal aflibercept for the treatment of center-involved diabetic macular edema (CI-DME).

Methods: A single-blind prospective randomized controlled pilot trial was performed. In total, 30 eyes of 30 patients with CI-DME and best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) between, and including, 20/30 and 20/400 were enrolled.

Thoracic Imaging Manifestations of Treated Lymphomas: Response Evaluation, Posttherapeutic Sequelae, and Complications.

Lymphoma is the most common hematologic malignancy comprising a diverse group of neoplasms arising from multiple blood cell lineages. Any structure of the thorax may be involved at any stage of disease. Imaging has a central role in the initial staging, response assessment, and surveillance of lymphoma, and updated standardized assessment criteria are available to assist with imaging interpretation and reporting.