Publications by authors named "T A Akanbi"
Treatment Outcome of Macular Hole Associated with Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment.
Niger J Clin Pract
November 2024
Background: Macular holes are an infrequent association with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, increasing the complexity of surgery and affecting outcome.
Aim: To report the visual outcome, macular hole (MH) closure, and retinal reattachment rate after vitrectomy with silicone oil plus different MH closure techniques for MH associated with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment and to compare the visual outcome between the techniques.
Materials And Methods: A retrospective, comparative study.
Article Synopsis
- Stargardt disease (SD) is a genetic eye condition characterized by significant variation in its symptoms and genetic causes, leading to central vision loss over time.
- Early signs include yellow-white flecks in the retina and a dark appearance of the choroid on imaging tests, with some cases developing additional complications like choroidal neovascular membranes.
- A study of four Nigerian patients revealed diverse presentations of SD, with one having good vision while the others experienced varying levels of vision loss, all showing signs of macular atrophy and flecks.
The markets for plant-based meat analogues (PBMAs) are growing worldwide, showing the increasing consumer demand for and acceptance of these new products. Three-dimensional (3D) food printing is a new technology with huge potential for printing products customised to suit consumers' wants and needs. There is a broad acceptance from consumers regarding the safety and desirability of consuming food products that are produced using 3D printing.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: To quantify the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the rate of intravitreal antivascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) injections (IVI) in eye hospitals in Nigeria.
Materials And Methods: A retrospective, observational, comparative study. The IVIs given 12 months before (pre-COVID) and 12 months after the first announcement of the COVID-19 lockdown (COVID) in Nigeria in four hospitals were used as the sample for this study.
Importance: Understanding the status of pelvic floor disorder (PFD) disparities research will allow the opportunity to advance future pelvic floor equity efforts.
Objectives: The aims of the study were to (1) characterize the landscape of PFD disparities literature using the 3 phases of disparities research framework, (2) describe the characteristics of PFD disparities studies, and (3) identify critical knowledge gaps.
Study Design: We performed a systematic review of peer-reviewed publications addressing disparities in PFDs among U.