Transcutaneous oximetry values in chronic ulcer patients during Hyperbaric treatment at 1.4 ATA compared to 2 ATA.

Chronic wounds have a significant impact on a patient's quality of life. Different pathologies, such as poor blood supply and tissue breakdown, may lead to inadequate oxygenation of the wound. Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) is a widely used treatment for an increasing number of medical practices.

Acute Central Serous Chorioretinopathy Outbreak during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Pilot Study.

: This study aims to investigate the potential association between the COVID-19 pandemic and a new presentation of central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR). : A retrospective analysis was conducted, comparing the incidence of new-onset CSCR cases among ophthalmology patients in a regional medical facility in southern Israel between two distinct periods: the COVID-19 pandemic era in Israel, which occurred from 27 February 2020 to 20 December 2020, and the non-pandemic period from calendar years 2018 to 2021, excluding the specific epidemic phase mentioned. Disease severity was evaluated based on recovery time, visual acuity loss, and central macular thickness via OCT.

Revitalizing Hands: A Comprehensive Review of Anatomy and Treatment Options for Hand Rejuvenation.

Dorsal hand rejuvenation is gaining popularity as a solitary procedure and adjunct to face and neck rejuvenation treatments. As the hands age, the skin loses elasticity and becomes more translucent, the veins, joints, and tendons appear more prominent, and the bones become more noticeable. These changes are due to intrinsic and extrinsic factors.

The HIT Study-The Hydroxychloroquine Effect in the Treatment of Patients with Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Decreased age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has been reported in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis treated with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ, plaquenil). In a randomized controlled trial with a parallel study design, we assessed visual acuity, central macular thickness measured with macular optical coherence tomography (OCT), and the number and size of drusen, following treatment with HCQ or a placebo in individuals with AMD. The patients received a daily dosage of 400 mg hydroxychloroquine (study group) or placebo (control group) during 12 months, and underwent complete ophthalmic examinations at 3, 6, 9, 12 and 24 months after initiation of treatment.

Broken Dermal Filler Cannula in Post-Radiated Décolleté.

We present a case of 72-year-old that arrived at our emergency department following breaking of a dermal cannula used to inject a poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) to the décolleté by an aesthetic practitioner. She had a history of previous radiation to the breast after a lumpectomy. The cannula was removed using fluoroscopy guidance.