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The main outcome measure was an increase in the mass fraction of aerosolized particles of various sizes.

There was no significant aerosolization of particles during cataract surgery for both the 2.4 and 2.75mm wound sizes.

Phacoemulsification cataract surgery was not found to be an AGMP. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, ophthalmologists can continue to use droplet precautions while performing this surgery.

Phacoemulsification cataract surgery was not found to be an AGMP. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, ophthalmologists can continue to use droplet precautions while performing this surgery.

To present a protocol of priority criteria for phacoemulsification after the backlog due to SARSCOV-2 pandemic status.

Ophthalmology department of Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto (CHUP), Oporto, Portugal.

Cross-sectional, non-randomized, retrospective study.

Data of all patients waiting for cataract surgery were analysed at the beginning of May 2020, after two months without performing elective surgery. The waiting time since surgical inscription was considered an independent and overriding factor. Also, higher priority was given to patients with white or brunescent cataracts and patients with low visual acuity corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) ≤20/200 in binocular patients or CDVA ≤20/63 in monocular patients. A-196 clinical trial Criteria of medium priority included patients that remained with anisometropia and patients with glaucoma or low to moderate risk of chronic angle closure. Data of scheduled surgeries in the following months were then analyzed.

A total of 717 patients were waiting for phacoemulsification in our center. 191 patients (26.64%) had more than 4.5 months on the waiting list; the medium waiting time was 3.51±1.57 months. According to both priority criteria and waiting time, 48.6% (n=348) were categorized as priority cases. A total of 158 patients (22.0%) met the highest priority; 61 patients (8.5%) met the medium priority criteria. In 129 patients (18.0%), priority was considered based solely on higher waiting time. This algorithm allowed us to operate all priority cases within the first three months.

The presented protocol showed to be effective, providing a timely surgical opportunity for priority cases.

The presented protocol showed to be effective, providing a timely surgical opportunity for priority cases.

Neisseria (N.) gonorrhoeae infections are becoming increasingly resistant to recommended treatments. Resistance-guided therapy may mitigate the continued emergence of resistance by enabling the use of previously recommended treatments like ciprofloxacin.

To describe the effectiveness of ciprofloxacin to treat "susceptible" infections, we estimated the clinical efficacy of ciprofloxacin at various minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) and anatomic sites.

We reviewed publicly available reports using the PubMed.gov database and search terms "Gonorrhea/drug therapy"[Mesh] AND ciprofloxacin. We included clinical treatment studies in which ciprofloxacin was administered alone to treat N. gonorrhoeae, specimens were collected for N. gonorrhoeae culture from each infection, the MIC was determined for ≥ 90% of infective strains, and individual treatment outcomes were clearly defined. We recorded those data, ciprofloxacin dose and infection site. We calculated the frequency of treatment success and 95% confide in gonorrhea treatment. Clinicians can confidently use ciprofloxacin to treat susceptible gonococcal infections.

Data on testing rates and prevalence of and factors associated with of genital and extragenital chlamydia and gonorrhea among transgender women with HIV in the United States are limited.

This retrospective cohort analysis included transgender women living with HIV enrolled in the U.S. Centers for AIDS Research Network of Integrated Clinical Systems cohort between January 2005 and December 2016 with chlamydia or gonorrhea testing performed in HIV clinic. The primary outcome was a positive test for chlamydia or gonorrhea at urogenital or extragenital (rectal/pharyngeal) sites. Factors associated with infection were examined using logistic regression and generalized estimating equations to account for multiple tests per woman.

Among 312 transgender women in HIV care, 252 (81%) were tested for chlamydia or gonorrhea at least once. Annual testing rates were low 23%-53% at genital sites and 24%-47% at extragenital sites. A total of 88 infections were detected and 22% of women (55/252) had at least one positive test. Most infections occurred at extragenital sites (80% of chlamydia and 82% of gonorrhea positive tests). Factors associated with infection in an adjusted model were age 18-29 years compared to ≥50 years (aOR 7.6; 95% CI 1.8-31.2), CD4 count >350 compared to CD4 <200 (aOR 5.5; 95% CI 1.2-25.1) and higher engagement in HIV care (aOR 2.2; 95% CI 1.0-4.5).

Among transgender women living with HIV, testing rates for chlamydia and gonorrhea are inadequate, particularly at extragenital sites where most infections occur.

Among transgender women living with HIV, testing rates for chlamydia and gonorrhea are inadequate, particularly at extragenital sites where most infections occur.

Trochlear dysplasia is a known risk factor for patellar dislocations yet normal trochlea development is not well described. This study will define the articular cartilage (AC) and subchondral trochlear morphology development in pediatric patients using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) evaluation.

A retrospective knee MRI review included patients aged 3 to 16 years with nonpatellofemoral-related diagnoses. International classification of diseases-9/International classification of diseases-10 codes were used to identify eligible study patients. Measurements of the trochlea were made on the basis of previously established methods using the axial MRI just distal to the physis at the deepest portion of the trochlear groove. Three linear [lateral trochlear height (LTH), medial trochlear height (MTH), and central trochlear height (CTH)] and 3 angular [sulcus angle (SA), lateral trochlear slope (LTS), and medial trochlear slope (MTS)] were made at AC and subchondral bone (SCB). The 12 measurements were made independently by 2 study authors.