Publications by authors named "T A McCannel"
Clin Ophthalmol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to differentiate iris melanoma from iris nevus by comparing intraocular pressure (IOP) and cup-to-disc ratio (CDR) in affected and unaffected eyes.
- Researchers analyzed data from 39 patients with iris melanoma and 40 with iris nevus, assessing IOP, CDR, and glaucoma diagnoses over nearly 10 years.
- Findings indicated that iris melanoma patients had significantly higher IOP and CDR in the affected eye compared to the unaffected eye, suggesting that IOP and CDR asymmetry could help in diagnosing iris melanoma.
Ann Behav Med
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- Uveal melanoma (UM) is a rare cancer affecting adults, and there's limited research on its impact on mental health among survivors.*
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- This study investigated how coping strategies and perceptions of illness influence depression levels one year after a UM diagnosis, involving 107 participants.*
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- Results showed that avoidance coping worsened depressive symptoms in those with chronicity perceptions, while approach-oriented coping helped reduce depression for those with similar perceptions, suggesting that both factors play a role in mental health after UM.*
