Search Results for: Scoperta possibile causa del glaucoma

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Purpose
To investigate the characteristics and publication status of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Design
A cross-sectional study.

Methods
All 1212 interventional glaucoma trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov with start dates between 1 October 2007 and 30 April 2024 were included. All trials were categorised into ‘MIGS trials’ and ‘other interventional glaucoma trials’. Based on the anatomical site of action and the research content, MIGS trials were classified into different groups, and intergroup comparisons were conducted. The characteristics and publication status of MIGS trials were comprehensively analysed.

Results
Compared with all other interventional glaucoma trials, MIGS trials had a higher proportion of single-arm trials (p

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Objective
Adaptive coping mechanisms (ACMs) are effective ways to cope with stress and anxiety in patients with chronic illnesses, such as glaucoma. This study aimed to assess the proportion of ACM and associated factors among adult glaucoma patients enrolled at the tertiary eye care and training centre in Northwest Ethiopia.

Design
An institution-based cross-sectional study.

Setting
This study was conducted at a tertiary eye care and training centre in Northwest Ethiopia from 15 May 2022 to 30 June 2022.

Participants
The study included a sample of 398 adult glaucoma patients selected using a systematic random sampling technique.

Primary and secondary outcome measures
The participants were diagnosed with glaucoma by ophthalmologists. Optometrists conducted interviews, reviewed medical records and administered a pretested, structured questionnaire based on the Brief Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced inventory. Binary logistic regression was performed to identify associated factors, with significance considered at a p

La Regione avvia accertamenti con lo Spallanzani. Per il paese africano la malattia misteriosa “è una grave forma di malaria”, ma per l’Oms non è ancora determinata la causa

La Regione avvia accertamenti con lo Spallanzani. Per il paese africano la malattia misteriosa “è una grave forma di malaria”, ma per l’Oms non è ancora determinata la causa

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Objective
This study aimed to assess the prevalence of cataract and associated factors among adults aged 40 years and above in Durame town, Southern Ethiopia.

Design
A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted using a systematic random sampling method.

Setting
The study was conducted in Durame town, Southern Ethiopia.

Participants
The study included 734 adults aged ≥40 years who lived in Durame town for more than 6 months.

Main outcome measures
Data were collected using face-to-face interviews completed by an interviewer and ophthalmic examinations.

Results
A total of 734 study participants aged 40 years and above were involved. The prevalence of cataract was 29.16% (95% CI: 25.89% to 32.59%). Factors associated with the prevalence of cataract were older age of 70–95 years (adjusted odds ratio (AOR)=8.60, 95% CI: 3.09 to 23.90), being diabetic (AOR=2.27, 95% CI: 1.37 to 3.74), exposure to sunlight (AOR=2.83, 95% CI: 1.45 to 5.53), trauma to eye (AOR=2.39, 95% CI: 1.19 to 4.81), hypertension (AOR=1.86, 95% CI:1.16 to 2.99) and glaucoma (AOR=5.36,95% CI: 3.13 to 9.18).

Conclusion
The prevalence of cataract was lower than previous national survey results. Old age, known history of trauma to eye, hypertension, diabetes, exposure to sunlight and glaucoma had statistically significant association with cataract.

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Connessioni uniche cervello pazienti viste con speciale tecnica

Objectives
To identify suitable patients for glaucoma home monitoring and explore clinicians’ perceptions of the possible benefits and risks of home monitoring within the National Health Service.

Design
An online survey composed of open-ended and closed-ended questions.

Setting
Secondary care.

Participants
Glaucoma specialists registered with the UK and Eire Glaucoma Society.

Outcome measures
Agreement with clinical scenarios.

Results
The estimated response rate was 68% (n=49). Of 49 participants, 92% (n=45) were consultant ophthalmologists and 71% (n=35) had over 10-year experience. There was a poor agreement regarding an ideal glaucoma patient for home monitoring, with only one scenario achieving over 60% agreement. Most participants believed that home monitoring would be most suitable for low-risk scenarios, rather than high-risk, due to fear of missing progression. In relation to acceptability, key facilitators included the potential to increase healthcare capacity and promote patient safety. However, low clinician trust in equipment reliability and fear of patient harm were reported as concerns.

Conclusions
There was no clear consensus on which patients would benefit most from glaucoma home monitoring. While many clinicians believe home monitoring may enhance healthcare, there were also many concerns about the technologies themselves. Further work to address clinician concerns is warranted.

Research Registry registration number
6213.