Publications by authors named "A S Licht"
: Ultrasound is a valuable diagnostic tool in the diagnostic work-up of dyspnea and can identify even small pleural effusions. The incorporation of shear wave elastography (SWE) represents a possible tool in stratifying pleural effusions by the risk of underlying malignancy. No previous studies on ultrasound with the incorporation of SWE have been conducted in an emergency department (ED), where such stratification might have a clinical impact by hastening referrals for the diagnostic work-up of underlying malignancy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Liver injury and polyserositis as rare side effects of oxcarbazepine].
Inn Med (Heidelb)
December 2024
We report the case of a patient with trigeminal neuralgia who developed cholestatic liver injury with systemic inflammation and polyserositis after starting oxcarbazepine therapy. No other causes could be identified. After discontinuation of the drug, there was a complete remission.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCystoid macular edema after low-energy femtosecond-assisted cataract surgery.
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol
October 2024
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the occurrence of pseudophakic cystoid macular edema (PCME) post low-energy femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) in a high-volume surgical setting.
Methods: The medical records of 242 FLACS patients were retrospectively reviewed. The central subfield macular thickness (CSMT) was measured via optical coherence tomography (OCT) before and 4-6 weeks after surgery, and the results were compared for PCME detection.
Purpose: To investigate if the cytokine profile in the aqueous humor (AH) of cataract patients varies according to cataract type and severity.
Methods: This prospective study included 397 eyes of 397 patients (median age, 76 years; range, 30-94 years) who underwent standard small-incision phacoemulsification surgery. Cataracts were graded using the LOCS III system: mild (≤3), moderate (3.
Article Synopsis
- The rise of angiosperm-dominated tropical rainforests occurred shortly after the Cretaceous-Paleogene transition, prompting examination of rare Paleocene fossil wood to understand anatomical changes.
- Researchers analyzed 11 Paleocene fossil wood specimens from Myanmar, describing their anatomical features and identifying affinities with present-day plant families, including a new species and genus called Compitoxylon paleocenicum.
- The findings indicate long-lasting plant groups in South Asia, showcasing both modern and primitive wood features, suggesting early diversity and stability of tropical flora during the angiosperm evolution.