Publications by authors named "Caroline Kerrison"
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated postoperative endophthalmitis (POE) rates and risk factors in patients undergoing secondary intraocular lens (IOL) implantation for aphakia and IOL exchange, focusing on Medicare beneficiaries in the U.S. from 2011 to 2022.
- The results showed that the 42-day POE rates were 0.35% for secondary IOL implantation and 0.28% for IOL exchange, with higher risks associated with anterior vitrectomy and increased comorbidity.
- The overall POE rate was found to be 0.31%, suggesting that the lack of a posterior capsule during secondary IOL surgeries may contribute to the increased risk compared to standard cataract procedures.
In the list of top 10 causes of death worldwide in 2019, stroke ranks number two, with a recent uptick in incidence involving younger adults. While common risk factors like tobacco use, hypertension, diabetes, and atrial fibrillation have been well studied, recent reports have also linked paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT) with strokes. This case highlights a rare presentation of a 25-year-old female who suffered an ischemic stroke shortly after undergoing chemical cardioversion for sustained SVT.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome temporarily associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection (PIMS-TS) is an acute complication of previous SARS-CoV-2 exposure. The relationship between inflammatory markers and anti-inflammatory medication in PIMS-TS is unknown. We retrospectively investigated the relationship between demographics, biomarkers, treatment, and length of stay (LOS) in this novel disease.
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