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T Realini

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PubMed1998

Anterior uveitis associated with latanoprost.

PURPOSE: To report the association of anterior uveitis with the use of latanoprost. METHODS: We studied four patients with complicated open-angle glaucoma who had anterior uveitis associated with the use of latanoprost. The uveitis was unilateral and occurred only in the eye receiving latanoprost in three patients. In one patient, latanoprost was used in both eyes, and the uveitis was bilateral. Four of five eyes had a history of prior inflammation and/or prior incisional surgery. All patients were rechallenged with the drug. RESULTS: The uveitis improved after cessation of latanoprost with or without topical corticosteroids. It recurred after rechallenging with latanoprost in all eyes. CONCLUSION: There is a possible association between latanoprost and anterior uveitis. Topical prostaglandin analogs may be relatively contraindicated in patients with a history of uveitis or prior ocular surgery. This association may also be possible in eyes that have not had previous uveitis or incisional surgery.

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PubMed1995

Interruption in the medical interaction.

OBJECTIVES: To describe patterns of interruption in the physician-patient interaction; specifically, to determine who interrupts, to determine if a shift in control occurs as a result of interruption, and to characterize the information gained when patients interrupt physicians. DESIGN: Observational. SETTING: Community-based primary care practices in North Carolina. SUBJECTS: Internists and family physicians in private practice in North Carolina (six men and two women) and their patients (13 men and 27 women). INTERVENTIONS: None. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: The obtainment of control of the interaction, at least momentarily, as a result of interruption. RESULTS: Analysis of 40 audiotaped interactions revealed 833 interruptions (mean +/- SD, 20.8 +/- 12.2 per interaction): Patients initiated 55% of all interruptions. Physicians and patients each gained control of the conversation after 50% of interruptions. Patients gained control after 74% of patient-initiated interruptions, and physicians gained control after 79% of physician-initiated interruptions. Patients were more likely to gain control by interrupting late in the interaction, and 75% of patient-initiated interruptions resulted in new information (solicited and unsolicited) being contributed to the interaction. CONCLUSION: Interruption by patients can be an informative event.

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