Isr Med Assoc J
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Comparative Study
Ethnic Disparities in Chronic Diseases: Comparison Between Arabs and Jews in Israel.
The lifestyle of the Arab population in Israel has changed in the last few decades, and modernization and urbanization have impacted the prevalence of chronic diseases. ⋯ Significant differences were found in the prevalence of chronic diseases among Arab and Jewish patients in Israel. Culturally relevant interventions are crucial for disease prevention, early diagnosis, and management of chronic diseases among different ethnic groups.
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One of the major causes of reversible visual impairment is a refractive error, which can be corrected through refractive surgery. Data regarding the outcomes and complications of these procedures exist; however, there is a notable gap in understanding the factors leading to patient rejection, particularly in diverse populations like Israel. ⋯ The leading permanent cause of rejection for refractive surgery was a corneal irregularity, whereas the primary temporary cause was unstable refraction. In a time of rapid technological advancements and growing demand for freedom from glasses, there is an increasing need for more informed and patient-focused refractive correction approaches.
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Comparative Study
Comparison of Surgical Treatment Using Mohs Micrographic Surgery versus Wide Local Excision for the Treatment of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans.
Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) is a rare, locally aggressive, soft-tissue sarcoma. The treatment is surgical and includes wide local excision (WLE) or Mohs micrographic Surgery (MMS). There is no consensus regarding the preferred type of surgery. ⋯ MMS enables better tissue preservation and results in a minor surgical defect compared to WLE, with no difference in tumor recurrence between the two methods.
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Little is known about audiovestibular function in psoriasis, a chronic systemic inflammatory disease that affects 2% of the world's population. ⋯ The study demonstrates an association between psoriasis and audiovestibular impairment, which can affect quality of life. These results suggest that patients with psoriasis may be evaluated with audiometry for possible hearing loss. Vestibular testing may be pursued as clinically indicated.