Publications by authors named "J D Harwick"
Challenges in posterior uveitis-tips and tricks for the retina specialist.
J Ophthalmic Inflamm Infect
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- Posterior uveitis is an eye condition that can affect anyone and is often a reason people visit eye doctors.
- It can be caused by infections, autoimmune diseases, and some conditions that look like uveitis but aren’t really it, which makes it tricky to diagnose.
- This study looked at different types of uveitis and their confusing similarities to other diseases to help doctors better recognize and treat these eye problems.
Purpose: To describe the application of OCT-A in various posterior uveitis disorders in our experience and to compare it with the available literature.
Methods: Eighteen eyes with the diagnoses of multifocal choroiditis (MFC), multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy (APMPPE), multiple evanescent white dot syndrome (MEWDS), tuberculous serpiginous-like choroiditis (SLC), serpiginous choroiditis (SC), and birdshot chorioretinopathy (BSCR) were studied.
Results: We found flow void of the choriocapillaris in patients with APMPPE, SC, MFC, BSCR, and in SLC.
Upper Airway Stimulation Response in Older Adults with Moderate to Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
October 2019
Objective: To evaluate the impact of age on safety, efficacy, and usage of upper airway stimulation (UAS).
Study Design: Multicenter observational study.
Setting: Thirteen US hospitals and 3 German hospitals.
Upper airway stimulation (UAS) has been shown to reduce severity of obstructive sleep apnoea. The aim of this study was to identify predictors of UAS therapy response in an international multicentre registry.Patients who underwent UAS implantation in the United States and Germany were enrolled in an observational registry.
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- A significant number of patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are exploring alternatives to the standard treatment of positive airway pressure (PAP), including upper airway surgery.
- A systematic review and meta-analysis analyzed the effectiveness and safety of various surgeries like maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) and different pharyngeal surgeries for treating OSA, revealing that most studies were case series with limited controlled trials.
- While MMA showed substantial reductions in the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) with few reported adverse events, results for other pharyngeal surgeries varied, and further research is necessary to improve understanding of patient selection and overall surgical outcomes.