Every year, 10,000 infants are born in the United States with sensorineural deafness. Deaf children of hearing (and nonsigning) parents unique among all world that they cannot easily or naturally learn language their speak. These face tough choices. Should seek a cochlear implant for child? If so, should also to sign? As pediatricians, we need help understand risks and benefits different approaches parent-child communication when child is deaf [corrected].

Purpose: To determine the viral diagnosis and clinical outcome of eyes with acute retinal necrosis (ARN).

To study the optical coherence tomography characteristics of optic pit maculopathy and propose anatomical pathophysiology fluid conduit from to macula.The charts 32 patients (32 eyes) with diagnosis were reviewed. Clinical variables that studied included duration visual impairment, initial acuity, associated fundus features. Optical including communication pit, layer retina involved in schisis, presence subretinal noted.The mean age was 27.8 years, impairment 21.8 months. Seventeen eyes...

Dexamethasone Posterior-Segment Drug Delivery System is a novel, biodegradable, sustained-release drug delivery system (OZURDEX(®)) for treatment of macular edema following retinal vein occlusion and posterior uveitis. However, its potential role in management diabetic has not been reported yet.The aim was to evaluate the safety efficacy patients with recalcitrant (DME).A retrospective, interventional case series from tertiary eye care center India presented. Inclusion criteria comprised...

An advisory board meeting was held with experts in Vietnam (Hanoi, August 2022), to review the evidence on invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) epidemiology, clinical management, and vaccines reach a consensus recommendations for vaccination Vietnam. IMD is severe disease, highest burden infants children. presents as meningitis and/or meningococcemia can progress extremely rapidly. Almost 90% of deaths children occur within first 24 h, disabling sequelae (e.g., limb amputations neurological...

Abstract Background Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD), caused mainly by Neisseria meningitidis serogroups (Men) A, B, C, W, X, and Y, is an uncommon but serious condition that can lead to life-long sequelae fatal in up 20% of cases even with treatment. IMD incidence highest children <5 years. We present the current epidemiology Americas unmet needs reduce burden young children. Methods reviewed literature available surveillance data from 2015 2024 evaluate national vaccination...

Incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) advancements within the educational framework has significantly altered methodologies and dynamics of learning experiences. ChatGPT, an AI platform centred on language processing, provides rapid responses materials for learners addressing qualitative quantitative academic challenges. This study explores a significant inquiry: "What is effect ChatGPT augmentation number crunching data analysing abilities students Post Graduate Diploma in Management...

Background: Nearly one-third of neonatal mortality in India is due to sepsis and death occurs 30% culture-positive neonates. Pathogens such as Klebsiella pneumoniae Escherichia coli are the most common bacteria responsible for South Asia. Methods: It was a retrospective study conducted newborn intensive care units (NICUs) J. K. Lon Hospital, Government Medical College, Kota, Rajasthan from January 2024 May 2024. All neonates (<28 days life) with – symptoms or presence maternal risk...

To describe the spectrum of vitreoretinal complications in eyes with Boston keratoprosthesis type I and evaluate treatment outcomes.This was a retrospective interventional case series 23 45 that underwent from April 2003 to December 2013 developed complications. Types complications, surgical techniques, anatomical visual outcomes were analyzed.Vitreoretinal included retroprosthetic membranes (n = 11), retinal detachment 6), endophthalmitis 4), epiretinal membrane vitreous hemorrhage 2),...

Correct orientation of the occlusal plane plays a vital role in achieving optimal aesthetics, balance and function complete dentures. The use ala tragus line for determination has been topic debate over past many years. Also, effect age on level tragal not investigated past.To determine location Ala-Tragus line.A total 180 patients (90 males 90 females) were selected with dentition grouped according to their three groups 60 subjects each group (Group A: 20-35 y, Group B: 36-50 C: 51-65 y)....

The study was to analyze mean serum sodium and potassium levels in cataract patients age-matched individuals without cataract.It a prospective case-control study. Individuals more than 50 years of age who attended our ophthalmic center the year 2007-2010 were grouped into those having cataract. Mean groups calculated compared with control group. Statistical software SPSS14 used for statistical analysis.Mean group 135.1 meqv/l 133 3.96 case 3.97 controls. among cases significantly higher No...

AbstractAim: The objective of this study is to describe the surgical outcomes patients HIV on HAART who underwent surgery for CMV retinitis related retinal detachment.Method and materials: A retrospective analysis medical records 40 eyes 35 consecutive positive repair associated rhegmatogenous detachment between January 2000 August 2010 was done. All had an adequate follow up atleast 6 months.Results: Favourable anatomical outcome achieved in 78 % with having a attached retina, clear media...

The purpose of this report was to evaluate the role anti-VEGF in management CNVM secondary ocular toxoplasmosis. Young female diagnosed as a case bilateral toxoplasmosis presented with complaints diminution vision right eye. Fundus examination showed an active adjacent scar. In view CNVM, patient administered intravitreal ranibizumab. A total 2 injections ranibizumab were given. scarred toxoplasma scar no clinical signs activity. Anti-VEGF therapy has been successfully used improve visual...

Fake drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients most often originate in emerging industrial economies before entering the global market. Health care workers play a crucial role detecting preventing distribution of counterfeit medicines.The present study was conducted to assess knowledge, attitude, practice doctors medicine wholesale distributors regarding medication western India.A cross-sectional questionnaire survey among 300 participants consisting 100 medical practitioners, dental...

Retinoblastoma is the most common primary intraocular malignancy in children. Although rare cases of adult onset retinoblastoma have been reported, numbers are very few worldwide. We report a case where tumor recurrence following quiescent period 3½ years led to enucleation eye an retinoblastoma. A 33-year-old female was noted mass lesion inferonasal quadrant retina. Computed Tomography, B-scan and vitreous biopsy confirmed diagnosis The patient underwent plaque brachytherapy, cryotherapy,...