Publications by authors named "A J Mackin"
Article Synopsis
- A study looked at how often dogs have problems after getting blood transfusions, focusing on 858 dogs that received 1,542 transfusions from March to November 2022.
- Out of the dogs, 8.9% experienced acute reactions when they got packed red blood cells, and 4.5% had reactions after receiving plasma products.
- The study found that older stored blood and higher doses were linked to more reactions, so vets should pay attention to these factors when treating dogs.
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- Management of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) in dogs and cats lacks established evidence-based guidelines, leaving treatment decisions largely to clinician discretion.
- The first-line treatment involves immunosuppressive glucocorticoids, with additional therapies such as azathioprine and vincristine used in more severe cases; however, optimal regimens are still unclear.
- A consensus process involving a structured literature review and expert opinions led to the creation of guidelines highlighting the need for further research in ITP treatment options.
Article Synopsis
- Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a prevalent acquired disorder affecting the blood clotting process primarily in dogs and less frequently in cats, leading to significant health risks in both species.
- ITP can be classified into primary (autoimmune) and secondary (triggered by other diseases), but there is a lack of systematic evaluation regarding which underlying conditions trigger secondary ITP.
- A comprehensive study developed guidelines through a structured review of literature, expert input, and consensus-building processes to create diagnostic algorithms and screening recommendations for ITP in dogs and cats.
Purpose: To examine the efficacy and clinical characteristics of successful full-thickness macular hole closure with topical therapy.
Methods: Retrospective case series of full-thickness macular holes managed by a single retinal physician (DS) diagnosed and treated from 2017 to 22.
Results: Of 168 patients with full-thickness macular holes, 71 patients were started on steroid, carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory (NSAID) drops.
EXUDATIVE MACULAR DETACHMENT FOLLOWING UNCOMPLICATED PARS PLANA VITRECTOMY FOR DIABETIC VITREOUS HEMORRHAGE.
Retin Cases Brief Rep
September 2023
Background/purpose: To describe diagnostic characteristics and management of exudative macular detachment, a rare complication of pars plana vitrectomy and endolaser for diabetic vitreous hemorrhage.
Methods: Case report including multimodal imaging.
Results: Forty-seven-year-old man with diabetes mellitus Type 2 and proliferative diabetic retinopathy underwent uncomplicated 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy, Triesence-assisted hyaloid peeling, fill-in endolaser, and intravitreal bevacizumab injection in the left eye for nonclearing visually significant vitreous hemorrhage.