Publications by authors named "Tony Read"
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- A study was conducted to evaluate a cryosurgery technique for treating canine distichiasis, focusing on its effectiveness and any complications.
- The technique involved a triple freeze-thaw cycle using a liquid nitrogen-cooled probe on 125 dogs, with an overall success rate of 83% in resolving symptoms like excessive tearing and eyelid irritation.
- While mild complications such as eyelid swelling and skin discoloration were observed, these were temporary, indicating the treatment is generally safe, though more research is needed on its impact on tear quality.
A study of 568 children aged <5 years who commenced nonnucleoside reverse-transcriptase inhibitor-based antiretroviral therapy in resource-limited settings revealed good early outcomes. After 12 months of antiretroviral therapy, survival probability was 0.89 (95% confidence interval, 0.
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