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Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that result in damage the optic nerve from increased eye pressure and lead to vision loss if left untreated. World Health Organization (WHO) state "Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world." The symptoms of glaucoma can vary depending on the type of glaucoma and the stage of the disease. There may be no symptoms in the early stages of glaucoma, so it's important to keep up with routine eye appointments as these will help Dolphin Computer Access offers assistive technology such as screen magnification and screen reading software designed to support individuals with glaucoma at work, and in education, plus easy-to-use assistive tech to use at home. Read more about glaucoma, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, working and living with this condition at https://hubs.la/Q02yP2bT0 This article also contains signposts to further information and support. #A11y #Glaucoma #Blind #PartiallySighted #VI #VisionImpaired #AccessibilityAtWork #AT #AssistiveTech

While glaucoma can be a challenging condition to navigate on its own, it's imperative that we not forget the many systemic factors that may contribute to the progression of this disease. See my article in Modern Optometry on the ties between glaucoma and systemic health.

Our latest study dives into one of the often-overlooked factors affecting surgical recovery: homelessness! We leveraged a national claims database containing over 42 million patient records to investigate how a patient's housing situation impacts reoperation rates following ankle fractures, a common orthopedic injury. The study's findings offer insights into the challenges faced by homeless individuals and point the way towards improving healthcare equity for vulnerable populations. Read the full article below:

Nystagmus is a medical condition characterised by involuntary, repetitive, and rhythmic movements of the eyes. The Nystagmus Network state that "Nystagmus is the most common form of visual impairment among school aged children." It's Nystagmus Awareness Day today. You can read more about the different types of Nystagmus, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and living with this condition on the Dolphin website: https://hubs.la/Q02yP55m0 This article also contains signposts to further information and support, which you may find helpful. #a11y #assistiveTechnology #nystagmus #VI #VisionImpairment #NystagmusAwarenessDay

YES. New study showing younger patients have higher rate of regret after hysterectomy. But authors wisely also explain: "However, it must be emphasized that these data should not preclude the option of hysterectomy when deemed appropriate, because a strong majority of patients in both age groups were satisfied with their decision. Instead, focus should be placed on shared decision making and respect for patient autonomy when counseling individuals about procedures that result in permanent sterilization." I dunno why we even study regret anymore. Individual patients should always get to choose and should not be barred from the choice because of theoretical regret. https://lnkd.in/d2pcfrQi

March is #endometriosisawarenessmonth ✨It is important to continue to raise awareness about this often ignored and poorly understood medical condition This article by Lindsey Bever in The Washington Post from June 2023 highlights the stories of several women and mentions the must see documentary #belowthebelt about #endometriosis by Shannon Cohn ✨There is a lack of awareness, education and research about #endometriosis in general and especially amongst adolescents ✨More than 2/3 of adults with endometriosis report that their symptoms began before the age of 20 ✨Health care professionals may, contribute to diagnostic delays in fact by ignoring the complaints of young adults ✨We need to stop dismissing period pain as a cultural norm or expectation. ✨Endometriosis is not just about menstrual or period pain. Endometriosis presents with  a. heavy bleeding b. irregular bleeding c. painful periods d. pelvic pain without periods e. pain with penetrative sex f. abdominal pain g. constipation h. diarrhea i. nausea j. chronic low back pain k. chronic headaches l. depressed mood m. reduced quality of life n. large racial disparities in health care access A delay in diagnosis can result in disease progression and impaired fertility function Here are some organizations that are dedicating to raising awareness https://lnkd.in/ehHxNwKJ https://www.endoblack.org https://lnkd.in/eUhz4f47 (Below The Belt documentary) https://www.theendo.co There will be a screening of #belowthebelt on March 20th at 6pm at the University of Rhode Island Carothers library. Please drop by and bring a friend. It is free and open to the public. #endometriosis #reproductivehealth #reproductivejustice #endometriosisawareness #reproductiverights #gynecology #sexualhealth #womenshealth #sexualwellness #sexualhealthmatters

Breast reconstruction awareness day Here are some video resources that I found very helpful when planning my risk-reducing mastectomy and reconstruction: https://lnkd.in/g5RBCiS9 #BRAday #breastreconstructionawareness

Read all about a new study on Repeated Low-Level Red-Light Therapy in premyopic children here: https://lnkd.in/g_EvZrtZ #EyerisingInternational

Nystagmus is a medical condition characterised by involuntary, repetitive, and rhythmic movements of the eyes. The Nystagmus Network state that "Nystagmus is the most common form of visual impairment among school aged children." As it's Nystagmus Awareness Day today, we've written an article so you can read more about the different types of Nystagmus, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and living with this condition on the Dolphin website: https://hubs.la/Q02L4HLr0 This article also contains signposts to further information and support, which you may find helpful.

If you want to know more about Malignant Hyperthermia Syndrome here are a few sites: mhaus.org, https://lnkd.in/eFtcg3zM, emhg.org,ryr1.org(about MH related myopathies). Happy to answer any questions. Here is a real recent case illustrating new approaches to patient management. An 11yo girl has elective abdominal surgery. She develops signs of MH after about one hour during surgery. She is treated successfully with dantrolene. Not the end of the story. Taken to ICU as per protocol and CK found to be 30,000! Very abnormal. Dantrolene contued as CK declines. Consults to genetics and neurology. Genetic test reveals likely pathogenic DNA variant. She then states that she does not play sports because she gets overheated. The grandmother reveals for the first time that she was evaluated for chronically elevated CK but asymptomatic. Follow up: patient has a myopathy and should be followed. All relatives should be tested for the DNA variant and counseled, the primary care providers need to be informed and educated, the case should be reported to the MH Registry(namhr.org). MH is much more than an isolated anesthetic episode. Like all inherited disorders needs to be handled by several different specialties coordinating care and management.