Introduction: Valve replacement: The first quarter century

AIDS and ophthalmology: the first quarter century.

PURPOSE To describe changes in the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemic that are important to ophthalmologists, to provide an overview of issues relevant to current evaluation and treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related eye disease, and to identify problems related to the eye and vision that require continued study. DESIGN Literature review and commentary. METH...

First quarter century of laparoscopic liver resection

The beginnings of laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) were at the start of the 1990s, with the initial reports being published in 1991 and 1992. These were followed by reports of left lateral sectionectomy in 1996. In the years following, the procedures of LLR were expanded to hemi-hepatectomy, sectionectomy, segmentectomy and partial resection of posterosuperior segments, as well as the parench...

Introduction: Work and Poverty During the Past Quarter Century

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Poverty Center or any sponsoring agency. The economy is a key determinant of poverty and well-being among low-income families. Reductions in the level of economic demand during recessions can significantly increase the unemployment...

Introduction and Use of an Education-notification Application for Patients Undergoing Heart Valve Replacement

Proper education and notification of patients undergoing heart valve replacement is of paramount importance. The past decade has witnessed a growing interest in the use of modern, advanced technologies in medicine and patient education. This study aimed to introduce an education-notification application for patients undergoing heart valve replacement. Research was carried out in two phases of s...

Twenty-first century: the beginning of the replacement parts era?