[Behavior standards for public situations of children in reformatory institutions].

Behavioral standards are an important determinant of delinquent behavior. The present study investigated the associations between behavioral standards and juvenile delinquency of children in reformatory institutions. A total of 1 248 children in reformatory institutions completed the Standard for Public Space Scale (SPS).

Prevalence and risk factors for cornea guttata in the Reykjavik Eye Study.

Purpose: To establish the age- and gender-specific prevalence of cornea guttata (CG) in citizens of Reykjavik, Iceland, 55 years and older.

Design: Cross-sectional, random, population-based study.

Participants: The 774 participants were those participating in the second examination of the Reykjavik Eye Study.

[Two cases of primary biliary cirrhosis accompanied with severe keratoconjunctivitis sicca due to Sjögren syndrome].

Background: Primary biliary cirrhosis(PBC) is occasionally associated with Sjögren syndrome and results in liver cirrhosis. It occurs particularly in women, middle-aged or older, and is characterized by the presence of anti-mitochondrial antibody (AMA). We diagnosed PBC in 2 patients with severe keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS).

Successful management of conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia by interferon alpha-2b.

Background: Interferon alpha-2b (IFN alpha 2b) was recently shown to be effective as an alternative therapy for conjunctival intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). Herein, we report our successful management of CIN by the use of IFN alpha 2b.

Case: A 73-year-old woman presented with a complaint of irritation due to a tumorous lesion in her left eye.