Nettleship-Falls ocular albinism is an X-linked recessive disorder characterized by reduced visual acuity, congenital nystagmus, transillumination defects of the iris (Fig. 22-2), hypopigmentation of the uveal tract and retinal pigment epithelium, hypoplasia of the fovea, and abnormal decussation of...
compromising vision. Rubeosis iridis or neovascularization of the iris can develop and may lead to neovascular glaucoma. Fibrovascular proliferation on the surface of the retina may accompany retinal neovascularization. These eyes have associated anteroposterior traction that could lead to retinal detachment...
We therefore described secular trends in the characteristics and long-term outcomes of unprotected LMCA disease using “real-world” clinical experience from the IRIS-MAIN (Interventional Research Incorporation Society-Left MAIN Revascularization) registry together with a broad review of this topic....
Medical cannabis means the same as that term is defined in Section 26-61a-102. Behavioral therapy means interactive therapies derived from evidence-based research, including applied behavior analysis, which includes discrete trial training, pivotal response training, intensive intervention programs, and ...
Who Should Get the New Alzheimer Disease Drug? JAMA Medical News & Perspectives October 17, 2023 This Medical News story examines the complexity of determining who to treat with lecanemab, the new Alzheimer disease drug. Use of Donanemab in Early Symptomatic Alzheimer Disease—Reply JAMA Comment ...
Effect of Long-Term Storage on the Reliability of Blood Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease and Neurodegeneration Abstract:Background: Stored blood samples from longitudinal cohort studies may be useful for studying biomarkers of preclinical Alzheimer’s disease. Objective: This study aimed to determine ...
Myopia, also known as short-sightedness or near-sightedness, is a very common condition that typically starts in childhood. Severe forms of myopia (pathologic myopia) are associated with a risk of other associated ophthalmic problems. This disorder affec
-rduced muscle tone of orbicularis, retraction of lids and brow ptosis **often secondary to bells palsy but can be secondary to tumour/trauma along the nerve ectropian treatment artificial tears/ointment tape lids at night botox temporary tarsorrhaphy -->long-term: surgical reconstruction floppy...
Also found in: Thesaurus, Medical, Acronyms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia. Dutch elm disease n. A disease of elm trees caused by fungi of the genus Ophiostoma, especially O. ulmi or O. novo-ulmi, characterized by wilted leaves and brown streaks in the wood and resulting in eventual death ...
Fuchs’ dystrophy is a progressive disease that affects the cornea, the clear dome that covers the iris (the colored part of the eye) and helps focus light as it enters the eye. With this disease, cells in the cornea’s inner layer, called theendothelium, are reduced in number. This cau...