PURPOSE The objective of this study is to investigate changes in corneal densitometry after accelerated transepithelial corneal collagen cross-linking (ATE-CXL) for patients with progressive keratoconus (KC). METHODS Seventeen progressive KC patients who underwent ATE-CXL (KC group) were examined and compared against 17 non-KC myopes (control group). For the KC group, corneal topography and d...

OBJECTIVE To explore family physicians' experiences and perceptions of osteoporosis and to identify their educational needs in this area. DESIGN Qualitative study using focus groups. SETTING Four Ontario sites: one each in Thunder Bay and Timmins, and two in Toronto, chosen to represent a range of practice sizes, populations, locations, and use of bone densitometry. PARTICIPANTS Thirty-tw...

Background . Reverse arthroplasty is an effective method of treating severe injuries and diseases the shoulder joint. In cases osteoporosis, defects deformities glenoid, there are risks incorrect installation instability components endoprosthesis. literature data, problem osteoporosis in endoprosthetics joint methods its solution rather poorly reflected, which was reason for this study. The aim...

Skill-mix initiatives have provided opportunities for radiographers to develop roles and achieve their potential, thus contributing to radiographer retention rates and increased job satisfaction. This reflective article explores two radiographic roles within an interprofessional context including the implications for confidence, competence, and future sustainability. These were reporting roles ...

BACKGROUND Bone fractures are common in alcoholics. AIMS To analyse which factors (ethanol consumption; liver function impairment; bone densitometry; hormone changes; nutritional status, and disrupted social links and altered eating habits) are related to bone fractures in 90 alcoholic men admitted to our hospitalization unit because of organic problems. METHODS Bone homoeostasis-related ho...