Amit Akirov, MD

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The Effects of ICD Coding Transition on Neurologic Diagnoses

Amit Akirov, MD

May 17, 2021

The transition from the International Classification of Disease (ICD)-9 to ICD-10 coding system may impact estimates of neurologic disease prevalence.

Temporal arteritis, light micrograph of a section of an affected vessel.

Neuro-ophthalmology

Investigators Study Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Tocilizumab in Patients With Giant Cell Arteritis

Amit Akirov, MD

May 4, 2021

In an open-label study of the GiACTA trial, investigators studied the long-term effect of tocilizumab in patients with giant cell arteritis.

Retina & Vitreous

Assessing Quality of Life, Mental Health in Children With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and Uveitis

Amit Akirov, MD

March 5, 2021

Researchers assessed quality of life, mental health, physical disability, and vision-related functioning in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and noninfectious uveitis.

General Ophthalmology

Perioperative Use of Gabapentinoids Reveals No Clinically Significant Analgesic Effect

Amit Akirov, MD

October 1, 2020

Pregabalin/gabapentin observed for clinically meaningfully advantages in the management of postoperative pain in adults.

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