September, 2000 | Jason and Jarvis Associates, LLC

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An epidemic of corneal destruction caused by plasma gas sterilization. The Toxic Cell Destruction Syndrome Investigative Team

2000 Sep 1 by Duffy RE, Brown SE, Caldwell KL, Lubniewski A, Anderson N, Edelhauser H, Holley G, Tess A, Divan H, Helmy M, Arduino M, Jarvis WR

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Toxic endothelial cell destruction (TECD) syndrome after intraocular ophthalmic surgery is rare and can result from exposure to a variety of toxins. During January 8 to 14, 1998, 6 patients developed TECD with corneal edema associated with unreactive or dilated pupils at Hospital A.… Read more

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Physician preferences for educational media

2000 Sep 1 by Smith TL, Sinkowitz-Cochran RL, Jarvis WR

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Although educational media have expanded in variety, information on physicians’ preferences for types of educational media remains limited.

METHOD: An assessment form was distributed to 14 medical societies evaluating their members’ medical education media preferences and society antimicrobial-resistance educational offerings.… Read more