Publications by authors named "B H McArdle"
Background: Epiphora, or the watery eye, is a common presenting complaint seen by general practitioners and can have significant quality-of-life implications.
Objective: This article aims to review epiphora, its many causes and a systematic approach to its assessment, management and escalation in the primary care setting.
Discussion: Many causes of epiphora can be managed in the primary care setting.
Article Synopsis
- - The text highlights the importance of secure firearm storage in preventing youth firearm injuries and deaths in the U.S., with pediatric clinicians not consistently utilizing available programs despite recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- - The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of two different support methods—an electronic health record template (nudge) and an enhanced version with additional clinic support (nudge+)—in promoting a secure firearm storage program during pediatric visits.
- - Conducted across 30 pediatric clinics in Michigan and Colorado, the trial sought to determine if the nudge+ approach would increase the delivery of the firearm storage program to at least 10% more eligible families compared to the nudge alone.
Recent clinical studies suggest that retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cell replacement therapy may preserve vision in retinal degenerative diseases. Scaffold-based methods are being tested in ongoing clinical trials for delivering pluripotent-derived RPE cells to the back of the eye. The aim of this study was to investigate human embryonic stem cell-derived retinal pigment epithelial (hESC-RPE) cells survival and behaviour on a decellularized Descemet's Membrane (DM), which may be of clinical relevance in retinal transplantation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Alterations in atrial metabolism may play a role in the perpetuation of atrial fibrillation (AF). This study sought to compare F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) uptake on PET, in patients with LV dysfunction versus those without AF.
Methods: Seventy-two patients who underwent myocardial viability assessment were evaluated.