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M Kowalski

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Illness and excretion of organophosphate metabolites four months after household pest extermination.

Diethyl phosphate (DEP), an organophosphate metabolite, was found in the urine of symptomatic residents who resided in a household that had been sprayed with diazinon 4.5 mo earlier. Pre- and post-decontamination data with regard to symptoms, DEP, cholinesterase, and surface and air levels underscore the utility of alkyl phosphate metabolites for monitoring exposure. The data also emphasize the efficacy of clean-up measures when baseline data are not available to determine if "within-normal" cholinesterase levels are, in fact, depressed.

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Cardiovascular considerations in using topical, oral, and intravenous drugs for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension: focus on beta-adrenergic blockade.

Glaucoma and ocular hypertension are highly prevalent conditions in individuals over the age of 40 and are commonly seen together in patients with cardiovascular disease. Many of the antiglaucoma medications, when systemically absorbed, affect the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems of patients and can cause cardiovascular toxicity. Such adverse effects are frequently associated with the long-term use of potentially toxic agents in elderly people, who are most prone to chronic eye disease. Moreover, patients may not associate their symptoms with the topical eye medications, and consequently may not report adverse drug effects. Drug-drug interactions can also occur when patients are taking medications for both cardiovascular disease and glaucoma. This review focuses on beta-adrenergic blockers as topical antiglaucoma medications and other topical antiglaucoma drugs. The systemic toxicity of these agents is reviewed, along with the possible drug interactions. Brief mention is also made of other antiglaucoma medications used alone and in combination with topical beta-blockers.

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[Congenital crural pseudarthrosis in a hemophiliac].

A case of congenital crural pseudarthrosis is reported in which three operations were done with full success. Mild haemophilia was recognized at the age of 11 years, after completion of surgical treatment.

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[Visual field in pseudophakia].

Estimation of the visual field in pseudophakic eyes was the aim of this study. Results were compared between the groups of anterior chamber lenses, posterior ciliary sulcus fixation lenses, posterior intracapsular lenses and the control group of phakic patients. Each group consisted of 25 subjects. Visual field measurements were done using dynamic method with Goldmann perimeter and visual field areas were determined by adequate computer program. Statistical analysis of data showed the reduction of visual field in pseudophakic groups when compared to the control group and no significant differences between different types of implants.

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