Publications by authors named "Julio Albarracin"
Purpose: To determine the efficacy of the 360-degree endolaser (360EL) versus focal laser during primary vitrectomy (PPV) for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) repair.
Methods: A single-site retrospective chart review was performed on 241 patients who underwent PPV for primary RRD. Patients were assigned to two groups, PPV with 360EL (n = 183) and PPV without 360EL (n = 59).
Purpose: To report a retrospective study of simultaneous LASIK versus photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) with accompanying small-aperture cornea inlay implantation (KAMRA; AcuFocus, Inc., Irvine, CA) in treating presbyopia.
Methods: Simultaneous LASIK/inlay and simultaneous PRK/inlay was performed on 79 and 47 patients, respectively.
Purpose: Four cases of corneal ectasia after small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) have been reported. In this review, we provide an overview of the published literature on corneal ectasia after SMILE and risk factors associated with this complication.
Methods: Case reports were identified by a search of seven electronic databases for pertinent heading terms between 2011 and July 2017.
Article Synopsis
- - Genetic testing for diseases like cancer is becoming more common, driven by consumer interest and the availability of complex genomic tests, but access to genetic specialists can't keep up with the demand.
- - The goal of the pilot study was to create and assess a telephone communication protocol for delivering BRCA1/2 test results, which could be adapted for other genetic tests.
- - Analysis of stakeholder feedback and audio recordings from these calls highlighted various challenges, including non-private environments and issues like low health literacy among patients.