Reddit Perspectives on Tonsillectomy Procedure: Sentiment and Thematic Analysis.

Introduction: Every year, 530,000 tonsillectomies are performed in the United States. Many patients use social media for medical advice and support. This study investigates Reddit perspectives to identify the current needs of tonsillectomy patients.

Evaluating Research Activity and NIH-Funding Among Academic Ophthalmologists Using Relative Citation Ratio.

Purpose: The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between research activity and National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding status of the United States (US) academic ophthalmologists.

Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional analysis of bibliometric data was conducted. The NIH Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools Expenditures and Reports (rePORTER) website was utilized to identify ophthalmology departments in the US that received NIH funding.

Analysis of neurosurgery resident research activity in the United States.

Objective: Evaluation of the demographic and academic characteristics of current neurosurgery residents may provide prospective students with insight into factors that affect research output. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the research output among neurosurgery residents.

Methods: US neurosurgery residency programs were abstracted from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons website.

Application of sentiment and word frequency analysis of physician review sites to evaluate refractive surgery care.

Background: Online physician reviews increase transparency in health care, helping patients make informed decisions about their provider. Language processing techniques can quantify this data and allow providers to better understand patients' experiences, perspectives, and priorities. The objective of this study was to assess patient satisfaction and understand the aspects of care that are valued by patients seeking refractive care using sentiment and word frequency analysis.

Analysis of Research Activity Among Ophthalmology Fellows.

Purpose: The academic success of ophthalmology fellows may be significantly impacted by their research engagement. Evaluating the research activity of fellows by subspecialty may provide insight into trends useful for prospective applicants. The objective of this study was to assess the research activity of ophthalmology fellows in the year 2023.

Evaluating Pediatric Ophthalmic Care Using Sentiment Analysis of Physician Review Sites.

Purpose: To assess patient satisfaction within pediatric ophthalmology and identify trends in patient sentiment.

Methods: Pediatric ophthalmologists in the United States were identified using the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus member directory. Demographic data were recorded using publicly available websites.

Application of Patient Sentiment Analysis to Evaluate Glaucoma Care.

Purpose: Patients utilize online physician reviews to decide between and rate ophthalmologists. Sentiment analysis allows for better understanding of patient experiences. In this study, Valence Aware Dictionary sEntiment Reasoner (VADER) and word frequency analysis of glaucoma specialist Healthgrades reviews were used to determine factors prioritized by patients.

Demographics and Research Activity Among 2023 Academic Glaucoma Specialists.

Purpose: To characterize demographics, academic characteristics, and research activity of academic glaucoma specialists.

Methods: Faculty demographic and academic data were recorded for glaucoma specialist faculty from 99 United States ophthalmology residency programs using institutional websites, Doximity, and LinkedIn. H-index was calculated using Scopus.

Future direction for the deployment of deep learning artificial intelligence: Vision threatening disease detection in underserved communities during COVID-19.

Purpose: Vision-threatening diseases (VTDs) are the leading causes of vision loss and blindness. Use of deep learning artificial intelligence (DLAI) in early detection and subspecialty referral is critical to saving vision years and maintaining quality of life. To address this, we propose a comprehensive community-based screening retinal approach that incorporates DLAI to mitigate disparities and address need in an underserved urban community.

Gender Representation Among Ophthalmology Fellowship Directors in 2022.

Purpose: Women are underrepresented in several medical specialties, including ophthalmology. Reducing disparities is critical in diversifying perspectives and increasing equity within ophthalmology, both of which can ultimately improve care delivery. We examined ophthalmic fellowship programs directors in the United States to investigate gender disparities by subspecialty.

EyeArt artificial intelligence analysis of diabetic retinopathy in retinal screening events.

Purpose: Early detection and treatment of diabetic retinopathy (DR) are critical for decreasing the risk of vision loss and preventing blindness. Community vision screenings may play an important role, especially in communities at higher risk for diabetes. To address the need for increased DR detection and referrals, we evaluated the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for screening DR.

The Relative Citation Ratio: An Impartial Assessment of Productivity in Academic Otolaryngologists.

Objectives: Quantification of academic productivity relies on bibliometric measurements, such as the Hirsch index (h-index). The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently developed the relative citation ratio (RCR), an article-level, citation-driven metric that compares researchers with others within their respective fields. Our study is the first to compare the usage of RCR in academic otolaryngology.

EQIP Quality Assessment of Refractive Surgery Resources on YouTube.

Purpose: To evaluate the utility of EQIP as a novel tool for determining the quality of patient information on YouTube regarding refractive eye surgery.

Methods: Three searches were conducted on YouTube using "PRK eye surgery", "LASIK eye surgery", and "SMILE eye surgery". 110 relevant videos were evaluated using the Ensuring Quality Information for Patients (EQIP) criteria.

Impact of common environmental chemicals bisphenol A and bisphenol S on the physiology of Lumbriculus variegatus.

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a component of polycarbonate plastics and a near ubiquitous environmental endocrine disrupting chemical. Bisphenol S (BPS), a substitute of BPA, is also hormonally active. This study examines the effects of aqueous exposure to BPA and BPS on the freshwater annelids Lumbriculus variegatus, a keystone species in shallow water ecosystems.