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Ophthalmol Ther ; 2024 Jul 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38972936

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PURPOSE: To report a case series of patients with uveitic glaucoma who were treated with micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation (mpCPC). METHODS: This retrospective case series consists of patients from the University of Colorado Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center from 2015 to 2020 who were diagnosed with uveitic glaucoma. Information collected includes demographic data, type of uveitis, glaucoma severity, and prior glaucoma surgeries. Pre- and postoperative best corrected visual acuity, intraocular pressure (IOP), glaucoma medications, degree of inflammation, and uveitis therapies were included up to 36 months postoperatively. Surgical success was defined as an IOP reduction of 30% with achievement of IOP goal using the same number of glaucoma medications or less at 6 months or 1 year. Uveitis success was defined as the absence of persistent anterior uveitis at 3 months. RESULTS: Six patients and seven eyes with uveitic glaucoma underwent mpCPC. Types of uveitis included idiopathic anterior uveitis, HLA-B27-associated anterior uveitis, varicella zoster virus anterior uveitis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated chronic anterior uveitis, lichen planus-associated intermediate uveitis, and sarcoidosis-associated panuveitis. Two of six eyes (33.3%) at 6 months and three of five eyes (60%) at 1 year achieved surgical success. Around 6 months postoperatively, two out of seven eyes (28.6%) required Ahmed glaucoma valve placement (n = 1) or repeat mpCPC (n = 1). One eye (14.3%) required phacoemulsification with goniotomy followed by an Ahmed glaucoma valve 18 months after mpCPC. There were no cases of persistent anterior uveitis, hypotony, or phthisis after mpCPC in this cohort. CONCLUSIONS: Micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation may safely reduce intraocular pressure in some patients with uveitic glaucoma without exacerbation of intraocular inflammation. Multiple treatments may be required to achieve longer-term success.

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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38789642

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Preclinical research with rodents suggests that the L-type calcium channel blocker isradipine can enhance long-term extinction of conditioned place preference for addictive substances when it is administered in conjunction with extinction training. Although isradipine alone, which is FDA-approved for hypertension, has not shown a direct effect on craving in human drug users, its potential to augment behavioral treatments designed to reduce craving remains unknown. We conducted a triple-blind, randomized placebo-controlled pilot clinical trial of isradipine combined with a novel virtual reality cue exposure therapy (VR-CET) approach with multimodal cues that targeted craving. After 24 hours of abstinence, 78 adults with an ongoing history of daily cigarette use received isradipine (n = 40) or placebo (n = 38) and reported craving levels after each of 10 trials of VR-CET. Consistent with pre-registered hypotheses, the isradipine group had significantly lower mean craving across cue exposure trials at the medication-free 24-hour follow-up (d = -0.42, p = 0.046). There were no serious adverse events; however, side effects such as headache and dizziness occurred more frequently in the isradipine group. The findings of the current study support follow-up clinical trials that specifically test the efficacy of isradipine-augmented VR-CET for reducing smoking relapse rates after an initial quit attempt. clinicaltrials.gov: NCT03083353.

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J Sex Res ; : 1-14, 2024 Feb 28.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38416413

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Suicide and other self-injurious behaviors (SIB) are significant causes of morbidity and mortality as well as healthcare costs. Sexual risk behaviors are associated with many SIB, and sexual activities may act as SIB as well. In this scoping review, we consider ways in which sexual activity has been conceptualized as SIB - types of sexual activities as a form of self-injury - and cases in which sexual activities as SIB have been classified as direct or indirect self-injury. We include English-language publications that discuss any aspect of sexual activity as SIB. Database, citation list, and gray literature searches yielded 33 publications. Sexual activities as a form of self-injury included exposure to HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, sadomasochistic behaviors undertaken for punishment rather than pleasure, selling sex, injury to the genitals, and sexual encounters with undesired partners or consisting of undesired acts. Twenty-three publications did not categorize sexual activities to self-injure as either direct or indirect self-injury, three publications categorized them as indirect self-injury, and seven publications as direct self-injury. Sexual activity is used to self-injure in a variety of ways and its conceptualization as indirect or direct self-injury remains unclear.

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Nurs Educ Perspect ; 2024 Jan 16.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38227615

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ABSTRACT: Advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) students face challenges transitioning to practice. They benefit greatly from simulated learning experiences that build confidence and increase competence in the skills needed to perform in an APRN role. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to evaluate the effectiveness of a simulated adolescent well visit in an advanced health assessment course. Using a pretest/posttest design, qualitative and quantitative data were collected from participants. Results included high learner satisfaction, an increase in both self-reported competence and confidence, and an appreciation for the "safe space" of learning.

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Nurs Outlook ; 71(3): 101970, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37104889

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Rates of nurse mental health and substance use disorders are high. Heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses are challenged to care for patients in ways that often jeopardize their own health and increase risks for their families. These trends exacerbate the epidemic of suicide in nursing underscored by several professional organization clarion calls to nurses' risk. Principles of health equity and trauma-informed care dictate urgent action. The purpose of this paper is to establish consensus among clinical and policy leaders from Expert Panels of the American Academy of Nursing about actions to address risks to mental health and factors contributing to nurse suicide. Recommendations for mitigating barriers drew from the CDC's 2022 Suicide Prevention Resource for Action strategies to guide the nursing community to inform policy, education, research, and clinical practice with the goals of greater health promotion, risk reduction, and sustainment of nurses' health and well-being are provided.


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Mental Disorders , Nurses , Substance-Related Disorders , Suicide , Health Equity , Mental Disorders/psychology , Mental Disorders/therapy , Substance-Related Disorders/psychology , Substance-Related Disorders/therapy , Nurses/psychology , Mental Health , COVID-19/epidemiology , American Nurses' Association , Pandemics
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J Glaucoma ; 32(4): 265-271, 2023 04 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36795515

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PRCIS: Glaucoma patients exhibit worse indices of sleep function by both objective and subjective metrics compared with controls. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to characterize the sleep parameters and physical activity levels of glaucoma patients compared with controls. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A total of 102 patients with a diagnosis of glaucoma in at least 1 eye and 31 control subjects were enrolled in the study. Participants completed the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) during enrollment and then wore wrist actigraphs for 7 consecutive days to characterize circadian rhythm, sleep quality, and physical activity. The primary outcomes of the study were subjective and objective metrics of sleep quality using the PSQI and actigraphy devices, respectively. The secondary outcome was physical activity, measured by the actigraphy device. RESULTS: From the PSQI survey, glaucoma patients had higher (worse) scores compared with controls for sleep latency, sleep duration, and subjective sleep quality, whereas scores for sleep efficiency were lower (better), suggesting more time spent in bed asleep. By actigraphy, time in bed was significantly higher in glaucoma patients as was time awake after sleep onset. Interdaily stability, quantifying the synchronization to the 24-hour light-dark cycle, was lower in glaucoma patients. There were no other significant differences between glaucoma and control patients with regard to rest-activity rhythms or physical activity metrics. In contrast to the survey data, findings from the actigraphy demonstrated that there were no significant associations between the study group and controls regarding sleep efficiency, onset latency, or total sleep time. CONCLUSIONS: In this study, patients with glaucoma demonstrated several subjective and objective differences in sleep function when compared with controls, whereas physical activity metrics were similar.


Subject(s)
Glaucoma , Sleep Quality , Humans , Intraocular Pressure , Sleep , Circadian Rhythm , Glaucoma/complications , Glaucoma/diagnosis
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Exp Clin Psychopharmacol ; 31(2): 507-522, 2023 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36595455

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Given the personal and public health burden of addictive disorders, innovative approaches to treatment are sorely needed. This systematic review examined the use of the pharmacological agent isradipine in the context of potential applications for addiction treatment. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guided a comprehensive search of PubMed, Cochrane Library, and PsycINFO between the years 1985 to July 2022. Studies were included if isradipine was administered to adults with a current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-5th edition diagnosis of a substance use disorder and/or to healthy volunteers alone and in conjunction with a substance (i.e, cocaine, methamphetamine, alcohol). A total of 16 studies with 252 participants were included in this review. Substantial variability was identified with study designs, isradipine dosages/dosing, and addictive substance of interest. Outcomes clustered in four categories: (a) cerebral blood flow (CBF), (b) hemodynamic effects, (c) subjective effects, and (d) cognitive effects. Isradipine was found to improve CBF in individuals with cocaine-induced hypoperfusion and in several studies was found to reduce parameters of blood pressure elevation after stimulant use. There were no significant findings on isradipine's effect on subjective reporting (i.e., craving, mood, drug affect) or cognition/attention. Given the limited number of studies identified in this review, there is insufficient data to draw clear conclusions. The direct effects of isradipine as a pharmacologic agent for addictive disorder treatment appear minimal, however, future work may benefit from examining the impact of isradipine as an augmentative agent within existing cue exposure paradigms for preventing cue-induced drug relapse. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).


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Cocaine , Methamphetamine , Substance-Related Disorders , Adult , Humans , Isradipine/pharmacology , Isradipine/therapeutic use , Calcium Channel Blockers/pharmacology , Calcium Channel Blockers/therapeutic use , Substance-Related Disorders/drug therapy
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Adv Ther ; 40(4): 1444-1455, 2023 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36692680

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INTRODUCTION: To compare outcomes of phacoemulsification combined with endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (phaco/ECP), first generation iStent implantation (phaco/iStent), or both (phaco/iStent/ECP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma. METHODS: A retrospective chart review was performed on patients at the University of Colorado Department of Ophthalmology. Outcomes included intraocular pressure (IOP), medication use, best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), and surgical complications were analyzed. Success was defined as IOP reduction of ≥ 20% and/or reduction by at least one glaucoma medication. RESULTS: A total of 394 eyes were included in the study. There were 170 eyes (43.1%) in the phaco/ECP group, 175 eyes (44.4%) in the phaco/iStent group, and 49 eyes (12.4%) in the phaco/iStent/ECP group. The mean pre-operative IOP was 15.9 mmHg for phaco/ECP, 15.8 mmHg for phaco/iStent, and 15.2 mmHg for phaco/iStent/ECP. At 24 months, the mean IOP was 13.7 mmHg (p < 0.0001), 14.2 mmHg (p = 0.0001), and 13.0 mmHg (p = 0.0007), respectively. The mean pre-operative number of glaucoma medications was 2.0 for phaco/ECP, 1.4 for phaco/iStent, and 2.2 for phaco/iStent/ECP and at 24 months post-surgery decreased to, 1.8 (p = 0.011), 0.9 (p < 0.0001), and 1.7 (p = 0.01), respectively. The success rate at 24 months was 54.4% for phaco/ECP, 75.3% for phaco/iStent, and 55.6% for phaco/iStent/ECP. CONCLUSION: Phacoemulsification when combined with ECP, iStent, or both, lowered IOP and glaucoma medication reliance at 24 months. The success rate for phaco/iStent was significantly higher than phaco/ECP. When iStent was added to phaco/ECP, the success rate was higher at earlier postoperative visits compared to the phaco/ECP alone.


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Glaucoma, Open-Angle , Glaucoma , Phacoemulsification , Humans , Glaucoma, Open-Angle/complications , Glaucoma, Open-Angle/surgery , Retrospective Studies , Glaucoma/surgery , Intraocular Pressure , Laser Coagulation
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Nurs Educ Perspect ; 44(4): 244-246, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36240015

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ABSTRACT: The mastery of clinical scholarship and analytic methods for evidence-based practice (EBP) is a published essential for nurse practitioner (NP) education; however, retention of EBP-related knowledge during NP education remains unknown. We assessed EBP knowledge during a first-semester research course and again during the last semester using an item response model. We found that changes depended on the exam item, with performance dropping on a third of the items. Our findings suggest a need to integrate EBP concepts across curricula (e.g., feedback loops in courses other than the research course) to retain these essential skills.


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Evidence-Based Practice , Nurse Practitioners , Humans , Evidence-Based Practice/education , Curriculum , Educational Status , Nurse Practitioners/education , Students , Surveys and Questionnaires
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J Sch Nurs ; 39(1): 72-86, 2023 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34898323

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Psychological capital (PsyCap) is a term coined in organizational psychology and refers to a person's development of states that motivate behavior. Also known in the literature as PsyCap, this construct typically refers to positive states of hope, self-efficacy, resilience, and optimism that are amenable to intervention and that are related to subjective well-being and life satisfaction. The aims of this systematic scoping review were to explore how PsyCap is described in youth mental health literature and how PsyCap and mental health are related. Results from four databases were reported following PRISMA guidelines. A total of 772 studies were identified and 16 studies were fully reviewed, including an overall sample of 6,772 youth from six countries. PsyCap has a positive relationship with mental health in youth. Future studies should involve school nurses to validate the constructs that characterize PsyCap and validate an instrument for measuring PsyCap in youth mental health in English.


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Mental Health , Resilience, Psychological , Humans , Adolescent , Cross-Sectional Studies , Stress, Psychological/psychology , Self Efficacy
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J Holist Nurs ; 41(2): 130-141, 2023 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35712816

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Purpose: Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) make up the largest segment of the long-term care (LTC) setting workforce, however, they are at high risk of job dissatisfaction and burnout. Evidence suggests that mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) might be particularly relevant and useful for CNAs in reducing psychological distress, improving job satisfaction, and reducing burnout, but little research has investigated this possibility. A feasibility study of an online MBI for CNAs in LTC settings was therefore conducted. Methods: CNAs completed assessments at baseline and posttest. Paired t-tests assessed changes in mindfulness, psychological distress (i.e., depressive and anxiety symptoms, and stress), and professional quality of life. Results: Of the 19 CNAs who started the intervention, N = 13 (68%) completed it and provided postintervention data. Depressive symptoms were significantly decreased postintervention (F = 6.26, p = .036, d = .47). Conclusions: MBIs may have beneficial effects for CNAs in LTC settings. Further research with a larger CNA population will increase the power and relevance of these findings, ultimately contributing to the improvement of patient outcomes in LTC.


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Burnout, Professional , Mindfulness , Nursing Assistants , Humans , Long-Term Care , Quality of Life , Nursing Assistants/psychology
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Neuropharmacology ; 221: 109290, 2022 Dec 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36241085

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Over the past three decades, L-type Ca2+ channel (LTCC) blockers have been considered a potential therapeutic drug to alleviate the symptoms of drug addiction. This idea has been supported, in part, by 1) expression of LTCCs in the brain dopaminergic circuits that are thought to play critical roles in the development and expression of addictive behaviors and 2) common usage of LTCC blockers in treating hypertension, which may enable off-label use of these drugs with good brain penetration as therapeutics for brain disorders. Addiction can be viewed as a maladaptive form of learning where powerful memories of drug-associated stimuli and actions drive compulsive drug intake. Largely under this framework, we will focus on the dopaminergic system that is thought be critically involved in drug-associated learning and memory and provide a brief overview of the past and recent studies testing the therapeutic potential of LTCC blockers for addictive disorders in animal models and humans and offer a future perspective on the use of LTCC blockers in drug addiction and, possibly, addiction to other non-drug rewards (e.g., gambling, eating, shopping). Interested readers can refer to other related articles in this issue and a comprehensive review available elsewhere (Little, 2021) to gain further insights into the roles of LTCCs in drug addiction and withdrawal symptoms associated with dependence. This article is part of the Special Issue on 'L-type calcium channel mechanisms in neuropsychiatric disorders'.


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Behavior, Addictive , Substance-Related Disorders , Animals , Humans , Calcium Channel Blockers/pharmacology , Calcium Channels, L-Type/metabolism , Behavior, Addictive/drug therapy , Behavior, Addictive/psychology , Reward , Dopamine/metabolism , Substance-Related Disorders/psychology
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J Glaucoma ; 31(11): 903-908, 2022 11 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35980845

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PRCIS: Kahook Dual Blade (KDB) goniotomy can successfully lower intraocular pressure in some patients with uveitis-associated ocular hypertension or glaucoma. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to report a case series of patients that underwent KDB goniotomy at a single institution for uveitis-associated ocular hypertension or glaucoma with an open angle. METHODS: We performed a retrospective chart review of all patients with uveitis-associated ocular hypertension or glaucoma who underwent KDB goniotomy with trabecular meshwork excision alone or in combination with phacoemulsification cataract surgery at a single center between August 2017 and February 2020. The case series included 45 eyes of 37 patients. All eyes developed ocular hypertension refractory to maximum-tolerated medical therapy and required surgical intervention. Two eyes were excluded as they were lost to follow-up before 5 months postoperatively. Surgical success was defined as reaching the goal intraocular pressure or lower for each patient, including ongoing medical therapy. RESULTS: At most recent follow-up, 25 (55.6%) of 45 eyes had an intraocular pressure that was at goal. Mean follow-up time was 15.2±12.1 months ranging from 0.5 to 36 months postoperatively, considering that patients were eliminated from the data analysis once they required a second surgery. The mean number of preoperative medications, including oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors was 3.7±1.2 medications. The mean number of postoperative medications through the last clinic visit was 2.5±1.9 medications for a mean reduction of 1.2±1.6 medications ( P -value <0.0001*). CONCLUSIONS: This larger case series shows that some patients with uveitis-associated ocular hypertension or glaucoma with an open angle may have success with KDB goniotomy.


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Glaucoma, Open-Angle , Glaucoma , Ocular Hypertension , Trabeculectomy , Uveitis , Humans , Glaucoma, Open-Angle/complications , Glaucoma, Open-Angle/surgery , Intraocular Pressure , Retrospective Studies , Treatment Outcome , Glaucoma/surgery , Ocular Hypertension/etiology , Ocular Hypertension/surgery , Uveitis/complications , Uveitis/diagnosis , Uveitis/surgery
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Ophthalmol Ther ; 11(5): 1883-1893, 2022 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35922711

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INTRODUCTION: To investigate the relationship between intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering success of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) and combined phacoemulsification/Kahook Dual Blade (phaco/KDB) goniotomy in eyes with mild to severe open angle glaucoma (OAG). METHODS: Eyes undergoing combined phaco/KDB goniotomy and that had previously undergone SLT were analyzed. Data collected included demographics, glaucoma type and severity, IOP, and topical IOP-lowering medications before and after both procedures. Eyes were divided into two groups based on success of SLT, defined as IOP reduction of at least 20% maintained on at least two consecutive follow-up visits without any subsequent medication additions or interventions. Phaco/KDB goniotomy success was defined as IOP reduction of at least 20% and/or reduction in the number of IOP-lowering medications of at least one up to 12 months of follow-up. RESULTS: Overall, SLT was successful in 20 of 43 eyes (46.5%), of which 63.6% (7/11) had successful phaco/KDB goniotomy at 12 months follow-up. Among eyes with unsuccessful SLT, 60.0% (9/15) had successful phaco/KDB at 12 months follow-up. Phaco/KDB success rate was similar in patients regardless of their previous response to SLT at all postoperative time points up to 12 months follow-up (p = 0.87). CONCLUSIONS: The presence or lack of IOP-lowering response to SLT did not influence the success rate of subsequent phaco/KDB goniotomy in eyes with mild to severe OAG. Patients who did not respond to SLT still benefited from phaco/KDB goniotomy at a later date.

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Ophthalmic Epidemiol ; : 1-6, 2022 Apr 18.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35436169

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PURPOSE: To describe the relationship between surgical duration and post-operative outcomes in patients undergoing simple cataract surgery. METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study using data from the University of Colorado Department of Ophthalmology Cataract Outcomes Database. We studied eyes which underwent uncomplicated and non-complex cataract extraction via phacoemulsification between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2018. Surgery duration was defined as "long" when greater than one standard deviation above the mean surgery time for a given surgeon. Post-operative variables were collected and outcomes were compared between the long surgery group and the non-long surgery group in univariate and multivariate analysis. RESULTS: A total of 5839 eyes met criteria, of which 768 (13.2%) were classified as long surgeries. Multivariable analysis showed no association between prolonged postoperative inflammation and long surgeries (odds ratio [OR] 1.10, 95% Confidence Interval [CI] 0.64-1.91, p = .720). Long surgeries were associated with increased need for Nd:YAG capsulotomy (OR 1.42, 95% CI 1.10-1.82, p = .006). Post-operative day 1 visual acuity was poorer in the long surgery group (logMAR difference 0.03, 95% CI 0.01-0.06, p = .018) as was best-corrected visual acuity at post-operative month 1 through 3 (logMAR difference 0.02, 95% CI 0.01-0.04, p = .009). CONCLUSION: It may be beneficial for patients who have undergone long cataract surgery to be counseled on a slower visual recovery and on the greater likelihood of posterior capsular opacification. However, most outcomes of non-complex, non-complicated surgeries more than one standard deviation above the mean surgery length can be expected to be similar to surgeries of shorter length.

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J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc ; : 10783903221090531, 2022 Apr 26.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35470735

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OBJECTIVE: The use of sexual activity to self-injure has been proposed in research literature but remains underexplored. The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the feasibility of identifying sexual activity as self-injury in a U.S. college-based sample and to provide a preliminary examination of sexual activity as self-injury to inform future study on this topic. METHOD: A cross-sectional descriptive pilot study was conducted to assess for recognition of and attitudes toward sexual behavior as self-injury and to identify participant-reported experiences of sexual activity to self-injure. RESULTS: A total of 50 participants completed the online survey. Thirteen (26%) participants reported they had heard of the concept of "sex as self-injury." Six (12%) participants reported ever having used sexual activity to cause physical or psychological harm to themselves. Participants reported intentions for engaging in sexual activity to self-injure, including causing physical pain, reliving past self-harm or trauma, showing vulnerability, proving self-worth, pleasing or wanting to feel needed by their partner, and suicidal ideation. CONCLUSION: Sexual activities have been used by some college students as a means of self-harm. Further research is needed to understand this phenomenon and clinicians should consider screening for this in patients who participate in dangerous sexual behaviors or self-injurious behaviors.

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Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep ; 25: 101405, 2022 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35198823

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Intraocular implants, specifically those used in the treatment of glaucoma, are each associated with various implant related risks and complications of which surgeons placing these devices must be aware. Here we present a case of uveitis-glaucoma-hyphema (UGH) syndrome associated with the Hydrus Microstent.

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Child Adolesc Ment Health ; 27(3): 263-264, 2022 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34927341

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The purpose of this response is to clarify points about the steps we took in a systematic review of the literature and to reaffirm our findings.


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Gender Dysphoria , Humans
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J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol ; 35(3): 305-313, 2022 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34742935

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STUDY OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a mindfulness-based healthy lifestyle self-management intervention with adolescents and young adults diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). DESIGN: A pilot randomized controlled trial using a pre-post design was used. SETTING: Central Texas. PARTICIPANTS: Individuals aged 14-23 with a diagnosis of PCOS. INTERVENTIONS: The PCOS Kind Mind Program integrates a manualized mindfulness training program (Taming the Adolescent Mind) with health education in 4 key areas of self-management and health promotion: (1) medication adherence, (2) nutrition, (3) physical activity, and (4) sleep. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Psychological distress, mindfulness, physical activity strategies, nutrition, and exercise self-efficacy. RESULTS: Linear regression models revealed that those in the PCOS Kind Mind condition reported significantly higher nutrition self-efficacy (ß = 6.50, 95% CI, 1.71-11.28, P = 0.013, d = 0.48), physical activity strategies (ß = 0.41, 95% CI, 0.04-0.79, P = 0.040, d = 0.67), and physical activity self-efficacy (ß = 0.48, 95% CI, 0.07-0.88, P = 0.028, d = 0.46). CONCLUSION: The PCOS Kind Mind Program improved self-efficacy in the key areas of nutrition and physical activity and increased physical activity strategies in adolescents and young people with PCOS. These findings are encouraging and suggest the need for larger-scale, randomized controlled trials with longer-term follow-up to more robustly evaluate the effects of the PCOS Kind Mind Program on the psychological and physiological health of adolescents and young people with PCOS.


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Mindfulness , Polycystic Ovary Syndrome , Adolescent , Exercise , Female , Healthy Lifestyle , Humans , Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/complications , Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/diagnosis , Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/therapy , Self Efficacy , Young Adult
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Ophthalmol Glaucoma ; 5(1): 85-93, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34082179

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PURPOSE: To assess whether iCare HOME rebound tonometry can detect therapy-related changes during self-monitoring of intraocular pressure (IOP). DESIGN: Prospective clinical trial. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 43 eyes (n = 27 subjects) with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension were enrolled during standard-of-care clinic visits. Participants were grouped into control eyes managed on stable therapy (n = 18 eyes) or therapy change eyes undergoing selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT, n = 8 eyes), initiating topical therapy (n = 8 eyes), or adding a second medication to existing monotherapy (n = 9 eyes). METHODS: Subjects recorded IOP 4 times daily for 1 week using iCare HOME tonometry. Upon tonometer return, subjects underwent SLT or new medication start; an additional week of iCare HOME measurements was collected after 4 to 6 weeks. Control subjects recorded an additional week of measurements after 6 weeks. Measurements were grouped into 4 time periods (5-10 am, 10 am to 3 pm, 3-8 pm, 8 pm to 1 am). Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT) was performed at each study visit for comparison. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Detection of therapy response defined as an IOP reduction of ≥20%. RESULTS: For eyes that demonstrated a therapy response by GAT (n = 11), iCare HOME detected a therapy response in 90.9% of eyes in ≥1 time period and 45.5% of eyes in all 4 time periods. In eyes without a GAT-measured therapy response (n = 14), iCare HOME detected a response for 71.4% (n = 10) of eyes in ≥1 time period and for 7.1% of eyes (n = 1) at all 4 time periods. In treatment eyes, intraday and interday average minimum and maximum IOP, as well as interday IOP range, were significantly reduced after therapy without a significant change in intraday IOP range. Control group eyes did not demonstrate a significant change in average IOP minimum, maximum, or range between study weeks. CONCLUSIONS: Home tonometry with iCare HOME reliably detects therapy-related IOP changes in patients with glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Treatment responses correlated well with in-office GAT and may detect treatment responses missed by GAT. Intraocular pressure measurements via home tonometry provide additional clinical information regarding intraday and interday IOP fluctuation beyond standard of care in office GAT measurements. The iCare HOME is a valuable tool to monitor therapeutic efficacy in patients with glaucoma.


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Glaucoma, Open-Angle , Glaucoma , Ocular Hypertension , Glaucoma/diagnosis , Glaucoma, Open-Angle/diagnosis , Humans , Intraocular Pressure , Manometry , Ocular Hypertension/diagnosis , Prospective Studies , Reproducibility of Results , Tonometry, Ocular
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