Primary scleral buckling vs. vitrectomy for stage 4A retinopathy of prematurity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of surgical outcomes.

Topic: To compare anatomic outcomes of primary scleral buckle (SB) vs. lens sparing pars plana vitrectomy (LSV) in treating retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) associated Stage 4A retinal detachment (RD).

Clinical Relevance: ROP is the leading cause of blindness in childhood in industrialized countries worldwide.

Profiling of visual acuity and genotype correlations in RP2 patients: a cross-sectional comparative meta-analysis between carrier females and affected males.

Background: X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) is the most severe form of retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and accounts for 15-20% of all RP cases. In this study, we investigated the progression of visual acuity loss across age groups in female carriers and compared it to affected males.

Methods: A PubMed literature search was conducted, and RP2 cases were included based on specific inclusion criteria.

Association Between E-cigarette Use and Depression in US Adults.

Objectives: Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use has recently increased among adults in the United States. Previous studies have identified physical health outcomes associated with e-cigarettes. Few studies have examined the relationship between e-cigarette use and mental health outcomes.

Association Between Exclusive Breastfeeding and Infant Health Outcomes in Pakistan.

Purpose: The infant mortality rate in Pakistan is one of the highest in the world with most cases attributed to diarrheal or respiratory diseases. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life is recommended by the World Health Organization to achieve optimal growth and health, however, in Pakistan the rate of exclusive breastfeeding by mothers is <40%. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship of exclusive breastfeeding, diarrhea, acute respiratory infections and fever among infants under the age of 6 months.

The Influence of Consanguinity on Familial Clefting Among Palestinians.

Introduction: Orofacial clefts (OFC) are the most common congenital craniofacial anomaly. The relationship between intermarriage (consanguinity) and positive family history for OFC is not well described. Consanguinity rates in developed countries are <1% but are considerably higher in the Middle East (45%).