Transepithelial phototherapeutic keratectomy for treatment-resistant recurrent corneal erosion syndrome.

Background: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of trans-epithelial phototherapeutic keratectomy (TE-PTK) as a treatment for recurrent corneal erosion syndrome (RCES) in patients with symptoms refractory to conventional treatments.

Methods: All patients who received TE-PTK treatment for RCES had failed 3 or more conventional treatments and were reviewed, and if met criteria, approved by healthcare workers of the British Columbia public health authority (Medical Services Plan (MSP). A retrospective chart review and telephone survey were conducted at the Pacific Laser Eye Centre (PLEC).

Gender distribution of North American professional radiology society award recipients.

Purpose: Women remain underrepresented in radiology and there is a paucity of literature examining the recognition of their professional contributions to the discipline. The purpose of this study was to examine the gender distribution of award winners across all North American radiology societies.

Methods: The gender distribution of 1923 award recipients from 21 North American radiology societies between 1960 and 2021 was examined.

Molecular genetic diagnostics for inherited retinal dystrophies in the clinical setting.

Objective: To evaluate the success of diagnostic genetic testing in inherited retinal dystrophy (IRD) patients in the clinical setting.

Design: Retrospective cohort analysis.

Participants: A total of 446 consecutive participants from diverse ethnic backgrounds living in western Canada.

Management of hypertrophic scars in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Hypertrophic scars (HTS) are elevated scars which occur due to abnormalities in wound healing after injury and may be associated with pain, pruritus and functional impairment. Despite multiple available treatment options, there is no universal approach to treating HTS. We searched the Web of Science (Core Collection), MEDLINE and EMBASE databases.

Testicular torsion in children.

Question: As a family physician caring for a large pediatric population, I evaluate numerous adolescents with testicular pain. Given the gravity of prognosis for late treatment of children with testicular torsion, what are best practices for its assessment and management?

Answer: The Testicular Workup for Ischemia and Suspected Torsion (TWIST) score has been developed and validated to identify children at risk of testicular torsion. If the TWIST score is 0 and clinical suspicion is low in the office setting, a referral to urology for urgent consultation is not needed.