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Learning Effect and Test-Retest Variability in Healthy Subjects and Patients ...inventionjournals
Aim: To study learning effect (LE) and test retest variability (TRV) in healthy subjects and patients with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) using Rarebit perimetry (RBP). To determine normative ranges of RBP. Methods: 61 eyes of 35 subjects underwent visual field testing with standard automated perimetry (SAP) and RBP. TRV and LE were assessed in repeated examinations conducted in 3 different days. First two examinations were conducted within 3 days and the last one within one month. LE was assessed by comparing results from the three sessions. TRV was evaluated by calculating differences between retest for each combination of single tests. To determine normative ranges of RBP were included 34 eyes of 21 healthy subjects and 62 eyes of 47 subjects with preperimetric and early POAG. Cut off value was determined between the two groups using ROC analysis. Results: No significant LE was observed in POAG group. There was a significant LE in the control group but only in the visual field zones with eccentric location. TRV was higher in POAG group and in central visual field zone. The mean MHR in control group was 94.88 (SD 2.21) and 83.56 (SD 6.95) in POAG group. Cut off value for discriminating between healthy subjects and patient with POAG was 91.50% with AUROC 0.985 (p<0.001, ROC analysis). Conclusion: RBP is fast and easy to perform test. RBP testing did not show a significant LE in glaucoma group, however, TRV was consistent. MHR can be successfully used for differentiation of healthy eye from those with early glaucoma changes.
Topical dorzolamide for macular edema in the early phase after vitrectomy and...Avaleks-Kiev
Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate prospectively the efficacy of a topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitor in macular edema after vitrectomy.
Цель: оценка перспективы использования топического ингибитора карбоангидразы для профилактики развития макулярного отека после витрэктомии.
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Masters of the Industry at OIS@AAO 2016.
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Explore natural remedies for syphilis treatment in Singapore. Discover alternative therapies, herbal remedies, and lifestyle changes that may complement conventional treatments. Learn about holistic approaches to managing syphilis symptoms and supporting overall health.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. It encompasses tasks such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. AI technologies are revolutionizing various fields, from healthcare to finance, by enabling machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
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New Directions in Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults With Mantl...i3 Health
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STATEMENT OF NEED
Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare, aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) accounting for 5% to 7% of all lymphomas. Its prognosis ranges from indolent disease that does not require treatment for years to very aggressive disease, which is associated with poor survival (Silkenstedt et al, 2021). Typically, MCL is diagnosed at advanced stage and in older patients who cannot tolerate intensive therapy (NCCN, 2022). Although recent advances have slightly increased remission rates, recurrence and relapse remain very common, leading to a median overall survival between 3 and 6 years (LLS, 2021). Though there are several effective options, progress is still needed towards establishing an accepted frontline approach for MCL (Castellino et al, 2022). Treatment selection and management of MCL are complicated by the heterogeneity of prognosis, advanced age and comorbidities of patients, and lack of an established standard approach for treatment, making it vital that clinicians be familiar with the latest research and advances in this area. In this activity chaired by Michael Wang, MD, Professor in the Department of Lymphoma & Myeloma at MD Anderson Cancer Center, expert faculty will discuss prognostic factors informing treatment, the promising results of recent trials in new therapeutic approaches, and the implications of treatment resistance in therapeutic selection for MCL.
Target Audience
Hematology/oncology fellows, attending faculty, and other health care professionals involved in the treatment of patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).
Learning Objectives
1.) Identify clinical and biological prognostic factors that can guide treatment decision making for older adults with MCL
2.) Evaluate emerging data on targeted therapeutic approaches for treatment-naive and relapsed/refractory MCL and their applicability to older adults
3.) Assess mechanisms of resistance to targeted therapies for MCL and their implications for treatment selection
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Dr Sujoy Dasgupta presented the study on "Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility? – The unexplored stories of non-consummation" in the 13th Congress of the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE 2024) at Manila on 24 May, 2024.
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
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micro teaching on communication m.sc nursing.pdfAnurag Sharma
Microteaching is a unique model of practice teaching. It is a viable instrument for the. desired change in the teaching behavior or the behavior potential which, in specified types of real. classroom situations, tends to facilitate the achievement of specified types of objectives.
2. Contact lens-based solution – SENSIMED Triggerfish®
2
The first ever FDA approved Contact Lens Sensor system, March 2016
Automated recording of Ocular Volume Changes (OVC) over 24 hours
Proven safe system
Repeatable 24 hour profiles
Individual signature-like profiles
Highly sensitive
Patient- & practitioner-independent
Promising clinical benefits
SENSIMED Triggerfish®
3. SENSIMED Triggerfish®
3
Multiple Peer-reviewed articles to support these claims
“The continuous IOP [-related]
monitoring does not appear to
be affected by differences in
corneal thickness that occur
during overnight [TF] wear.”
Acta Ophthalmologica 2012
“Repeated use of the contact lens sensor
demonstrated good safety and tolerability. The
recorded IOP patterns showed fair to good
reproducibility, suggesting that data from
continuous 24-hour IOP monitoring may be useful
in the management of patients with glaucoma.”
Archives of Ophthalmology 2012
“This new pressure-sensitive contact lens is tolerable and safe over a 24-hour
wearing period in healthy subjects and glaucoma patients.”
Journal of Glaucoma 2013
4. SENSIMED Triggerfish®
4
Multiple Peer-reviewed articles to support these claims
“The IOP-related pattern cosinor amplitude was reduced in
NTG patients with a successful SLT treatment whereas the
non-success group exhibited an increase of cosine amplitude.
Higher diurnal and 24-hour CLS pattern variability was observed
in non-success patients 1 month post-SLT.”
Medicine 2014
“The 24-hour [TF] data showed a
simulated peak timing close to the 24-
hour IOP peak timing obtained using the
pneumatonometer.”
Plos One 2015
“Intraocular pressure-related parameters obtained with 24-
hour recording with a [TF] were associated with the rate of
visual field progression in treated glaucomatous eyes. This
technology may be useful in detecting eyes at higher risk of
glaucoma progression while receiving treatment.”
Ophthalmology 2016
5. SENSIMED Triggerfish®
5
A new measurement principle - OVC
IOP exerts force on the eye shell, leading to ocular volume changes.
Sensing through the ocular shell is influenced by ocular biomechanics.
pressure
strain gauge
contact lens
tissue biomechanics
7. SENSIMED Triggerfish®
7
Creating a new category of approval
CE-mark
ISO & CAN/CSA ISO 13485:2003
De Novo granted
indicated to detect the peak patterns of variation in intraocular pressure over a maximum period of 24
hours to identify the window of time to measure intraocular pressure by conventional clinical methods.
Japan registration on-going; new category of device required
Overall Objective: Expand labelling to strengthen utility claims and gain
reimbursement. Where is the focus?
8. Ocular volume change – clinical relevance
8
A meaningful supplement to IOP
OVC as a new biomarker to PREDICT the course of the disease vs.
just monitoring the progression
OVC as a CLASSIFIER for Glaucoma patients having normal
pressure (NTG)
OVC as a new and additional endpoint to assess the
EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERVENTION
9. Quote from IOP monitoring session at ESCRS in
Copenhagen - “we want to monitor the progression”
TF has the potential to predict progression
Tan et al., IOVS 2015 (25 PACG)
Larger fluctuations, in terms of gradients and curvatures, at certain
time periods of the day may be associated with disease
progression in PACG.
Flatau et al., Jama Ophthalmo 2016 (22 glaucoma patients and 11
healthy subjects)
Glaucoma eyes with past progressive VF loss showed greater TF
increase in face down position, suggesting a relationship between
TF and glaucoma progression
9
10. Quote from IOP monitoring session at ESCRS in
Copenhagen - “we want to monitor the progression”
TF has the potential to predict progression
10
De Moraes et al., 2016
11. Quote from IOP monitoring session at ESCRS in
Copenhagen - “we want to monitor the progression”
TF has the potential to predict progression
Comments from Dr D. Garway-Heath (Moorfields, UK) in IGR
“…confirmation of the generalizability of the results is required…the
[TF] model needs to be validated in an independent dataset…”
Additional analyses based on a 445 patient registry
Above results strengthened in a more generalized population
(registry in 13 countries), with a training and a testing set.
Planned prospective study over a 2 year period in the US / EU to
confirm finding and deliver labelling claims and reimbursement
11
12. Ocular volume change – NTG classification
12
Many patients have normal pressure yet still loose vision.
Mean prevalence of POAG in population over 40y
1.41% in Asia
4% in Central Japan
92% of which are NTG
A must have tool in Japan
13. NTG classification – TF has the potential to classify NTG
Clear and undisturbed picture of what happens at night
Average 24h SENSIMED Triggerfish® Profiles (10 per group)
Vertical lines indicate differences in
peak times
Horizontal lines indicate the mesor
(average cycle value)
Agnifili et al, Acta Ophthalmol. 2015: 93: e14–e21
2
14. NTG classification – TF has the potential to classify NTG
14
In-house data
TF was found to be a reasonably good classifier using in-house
registry data
Resulted in significant interest in Japan to perform validation study
Below 0.5 an AUC is considered as random
POAG
vs
Healthy
275 POAG
222 Healthy
Significant differences
in TF profiles
Cross validated model,
AUC = 0.703
NTG
vs
Healthy
Significant differences
in TF profiles
Cross validated model,
AUC = 0.71
91 NTG
222 Healthy
15. Ocular volume change – NTG classification
15
Big positive commitment from Japan
SEED investment: Closed convertible loan of 10MCHF of which
half came from SEED with a dedicated portion of that investment
to conduct the clinical study in Japan
Leadership from the President of the Japanese Glaucoma Society
in the development of the study protocol and interaction with
PMDA
12 Japanese sites have confirmed interest in participating in the
study
Confirmation of protocol and sites November 2016 –
implementation Q1 2017 following PMDA approval
16. Next steps
Clinical validation studies
5
Japan
Study
Primary objectives: TF as a predictor of glaucoma progression rate
Accurate diagnosis of NTG
2017 2018 2019
Study
start
Study end
and analyses
2y follow up period
Expected nb of participants: 200 NTG and healthy (12 centers)
End of
recruitment
US
Study
Primary objective: TF as a predictor of glaucoma progression rate
2017 2018 2019
Expected nb of participants: 200 OAG (5 centers)
Study
start
Study end
and analyses
2y follow up period
End of
recruitment
17. Conclusion
17
Moving SENSIMED Triggerfish® to acceptance
An evolving unmet need exists in glaucoma diagnosis and management; augment
IOP measurement.
SENSIMED Triggerfish® is accumulating experience which indicates that it could
make a significant contribution with its new biomarker – Ocular Volume Change –
the subject of multiple and significant peer review articles; NTG classification, Fast
Vs Slow prediction.
Japanese Glaucoma Society support for key pivotal study to build a classification
model for NTG patients. SEED support and investment.
Possibility to transition from monitoring progression to predicting progression –
Fast Vs Slow.
Advanced plans to implement progression study in US and EU to build and validate
a predictive tool. Seeking a strategic partner to collaborate
Sensimed have built a strong core competence in CL sensing and is the first
company to make CL sensing a reality for patients – plans to expand sensing
applications.
Numbers from
Variations in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Prevalence by Age, Gender, and Race: A Bayesian Meta-Analysis. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, October 2006, Vol. 47, No. 10.
The prevalence of primary open-angle glaucoma in Japanese: the Tajimi Study. Ophthalmology, September 2004, Vol. 111, No. 9.