Publications by authors named "Usama Hussain Kamal"
Am J Ophthalmol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Myopic traction maculopathy is a significant cause of vision issues, especially in Asian populations, prompting the need to explore effective treatments like macular buckling.
- A systematic review analyzed 13 studies involving 482 eyes, evaluating the impact of macular buckling on visual acuity, axial length, and the rates of retinal reattachment and macular hole closure.
- The results indicated notable improvements in best-corrected visual acuity, consistent reductions in axial length, and high rates of retinal reattachment (94%) and macular hole closure (72%), suggesting that macular buckling is a beneficial treatment option.
Am J Clin Oncol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Esophageal cancer (EC) is a major public health issue in the U.S., ranking as the sixth leading cause of cancer-related deaths, with a low 20% survival rate over five years.
- The study analyzed mortality data from the CDC WONDER database, examining trends in age-adjusted mortality rates (AAMRs) from 1999 to 2020 across various demographic and geographic factors.
- Results showed a decrease in overall AAMRs during this period, with significant differences noted by gender, race/ethnicity, and region, revealing that males and non-Hispanic whites had the highest mortality rates, while nonmetropolitan areas exhibited greater AAMRs compared to metropolitan areas.
Article Synopsis
- Kidney failure is the tenth leading cause of death in the US, often linked to diabetes, with a significant number of deaths occurring from 1999 to 2020.
- A study using CDC data found that while mortality rates for kidney failure initially declined until 2015, they began to rise again, especially among men and certain racial groups.
- Notable disparities were observed, with non-Hispanic Black individuals experiencing the highest rates, and higher mortality rates found in non-metropolitan areas compared to metropolitan ones.
