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Cmv Retinitis: An Expert’S Perspective, Caitlyn Kwun, Ba
Cmv Retinitis: An Expert’S Perspective, Caitlyn Kwun, Ba
inSIGHT
Uveitis is a rare inflammatory disease with a prevalence of around 38 per 100,000 people and is the overall 5th leading cause of blindness in the developed world.1,2 Uveitis is most commonly found in patients younger than 40 years of age, but it can occur in any age group with an etiology that varies within each age demographic.1,3 While the etiology of certain forms of uveitis are not fully understood, there are some that are autoimmune in nature and others that are associated with systemic diseases such as sarcoidosis.4 Uveitis may be inflammatory or infectious. It may …
Hiv-Positivity, Aids, And The Military Psychiatry Residency Experience, Ronald J. Koshes, M.D.
Hiv-Positivity, Aids, And The Military Psychiatry Residency Experience, Ronald J. Koshes, M.D.
Jefferson Journal of Psychiatry
Psychiatry residents in the military work with a diverse population of HIV-positive and AIDS patients who are in various stages in their illnesses, military careers, and acceptance of the disease process. In this circumstance, the military psychiatry resident must be a clinician, administrator, and patient advocate. Additionally, the military resident must uphold Department of Defense regulations which mandate that soldiers be both physically and emotionally fit to perform their duties. This paper describes the unique role of the military psychiatrist in working with HIV-positive and AIDS patients in the military setting.