Publications by authors named "Myra A Zaheer"

Background: Scientific evidence indicates that HIV viral suppression to an undetectable level eliminates sexual transmission risk ("Undetectable=Untransmittable" or "U=U"). However, U=U messaging has been met with skepticism among sexual minority men (SMM) and others. In this survey-based experiment, we manipulated messaging about HIV risk and examined reactions and perceived message accuracy among US SMM.

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  • Pelvic gynecological surgeries often lead to complications due to damage to the autonomic nervous system, and recognizing the deep uterine vein (DUV) can help prevent this.
  • A systematic literature review and anatomical studies were conducted to better understand the DUV's structure and role in surgical settings, utilizing cadaver dissections and advanced imaging techniques.
  • The research confirmed the DUV's importance in dividing uterine regions and assisting surgeons in navigating the subperitoneal anatomy to reduce the risk of nerve and ureter injuries during procedures.
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PrEP has been reported to facilitate openness to serodifferent sexual partnerships among sexual minority men (SMM). However, other aspects of a sexual scenario likely come into play, including whether or not condoms are used and whether or not the partner living with HIV has an undetectable viral load. This online survey study evaluated the association between PrEP status and openness to serodifferent partnering, as well as the effects of various sexual scenario variables (condom use and partner's viral load) among 268 HIV-negative SMM in the US.

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The Undetectable = Untransmittable (U = U) message and its scientific underpinnings have been widely suggested to reduce HIV stigma. However, misunderstanding and skepticism about U = U may prevent this destigmatizing potential from being fully realized. This cross-sectional study examined associations between U = U belief (belief that someone with a sustained undetectable viral load has zero risk of sexually transmitting HIV) and HIV stigma among US sexual minority men.

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Background: Annotated data are foundational to applications of supervised machine learning. However, there seems to be a lack of common language used in the field of surgical data science. The aim of this study is to review the process of annotation and semantics used in the creation of SPM for minimally invasive surgery videos.

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  • Identification of ocular manifestations in children with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is crucial for improving treatment outcomes and interventions.
  • Regular screening for both hearing and vision issues is necessary to prevent complications related to the co-occurrence of these conditions.
  • The article reviews various diseases and syndromes linked to these symptoms and categorizes ocular pathologies, while also discussing management strategies for affected patients.
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Retinoblastoma (RB) is a common intraocular cancer in pediatric patients worldwide, and screening is routinely performed throughout the first few years of life. The diagnosis is often made clinically; however, the diagnosis can be delayed due to undetectable leukocoria because of small tumor size at the time of examination, missed appointments, non-compliance with eye examinations, or failure to perform the exam. As mobile devices continue to gain in both popularity and functionality, their use via applications and smartphone attachments for ocular examination introduces a new avenue for screening, detection, and staging of RB both inside and outside the clinical setting.

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