Genome-wide association study identifies novel type II diabetes risk loci in Jordan subpopulations.

The prevalence of Type II Diabetes (T2D) has been increasing and has become a disease of significant public health burden in Jordan. None of the previous genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have specifically investigated the Middle East populations. The Circassian and Chechen communities in Jordan represent unique populations that are genetically distinct from the Arab population and other populations in the Caucasus.

The Learning Curve in Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy: Outcomes in Surgery Performed by Trainee Oculoplastic Surgeons.

Purpose: To report outcomes of endoscopic DCR (En-DCR) performed by oculoplastic trainees and describe factors to improve success rates for trainees.

Methods: Retrospective, single-centre audit of En-DCR procedures performed by three consecutive trainee oculoplastic surgeons, over a 3-year period. Trainees also completed a reflective-learning questionnaire highlighting challenging and technically difficult aspects of En-DCR surgery, with relevant tips.

Outcomes of posterior-approach 'levatorpexy' in congenital ptosis repair.

Purpose: We describe a minimally invasive technique and report our experience of posterior approach levator plication ('levatorpexy') for congenital ptosis.

Study Design: Retrospective review.

Participants: Consecutive series of 16 patients.

Frequency of simultaneous nasal procedures in endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy.

Purpose: To assess the frequency of simultaneous nasal procedures in powered endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy performed by oculoplastic surgeons.

Design Of Study: Retrospective, multicenter study.

Methods: Demographic, clinical, and surgical data of consecutive endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy cases at 3 oculoplastic centers, over periods of 6, 4, and 2.