Improving the diagnostic accuracy of referrals for papilloedema (DIPP) study: protocol for a mixed-methods study by Luke Bennetto, Beth Stuart, Jonathan Benger, Matthew J Ridd, Helen Bolton, William Hollingworth, Michael Bowen, Amar Shah, Samuel William David Merriel, Alyson Huntley, Victoria Wilson, Maria Theresa Redaniel, Paul Roy, Denize Atan, Frank Moore, Olivia Skrobot, Mary-Ann Sherratt, Marcia Lucraft, Christina Stokes

“…The problem is that many benign structural variations of optic nerve anatomy can be mistaken for papilloedema, so-called pseudopapilloedema. …”
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Three-dimensional structure of entire hydrated murine hearts at histological resolution by Jasper Frohn, Frederik Böddeker, Marius Reichardt, Hendrik Bruns, Titus Czajka, Amara Khan, Ludovic Broche, Michael Krisch, Alberto Bravin, Frauke Alves, Jana Zschüntzsch, Tim Salditt

“…Abstract Imaging the entire cardiomyocyte network in entire small animal hearts at single cell resolution is a formidable challenge. Optical microscopy provides sufficient contrast and resolution in 2d, however fails to deliver non-destructive 3d reconstructions with isotropic resolution. …”
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Unraveling the genetic spectrum of inherited deaf-blindness in Portugal by Telma Machado, Telmo Cortinhal, Ana Luísa Carvalho, Francisco Teixeira-Marques, Rufino Silva, Joaquim Murta, João Pedro Marques

“…Usher syndrome was the most frequent etiology (71.4%) followed by Polyneuropathy, hearing loss, ataxia, retinitis pigmentosa, and cataract syndrome (6.0%), Autosomal dominant optic atrophy plus (4.8%) and cone-rod dystrophy and hearing loss (4.8%). …”
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Efficacy of non-surgical mechanical debridement with and without adjunct antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in the treatment of peri-implantitis among patients undergoing chemother... by Asma Saleh Almeslet, Malak Mohammed ALOsaimi, Chitra Jhugroo, Abdullah Faraj Alshammari, Darshan Devang Divakar, Cristalle Soman

“…The photosensitizer was placed in the peri‑implant pocket and left in place for 60 s following which the laser was applied using a using an optical fiber with a diameter of 600 μm. Peri-implant modified plaque and gingival indices (mPI and mGI), probing depth (PD) and crestal bone loss (CBL) were measured at baseline and after three months. …”
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Inorganic constituents in cassava derivatives: Total concentration, dietary intake and bioaccessibility by Leilane R. Santos, Filipe B. Santana, Hilária F.A. Silveira, Wellington C. de Carvalho, Laís A. Souza, Rennan Geovanny O. Araujo, Maria Graças A. Korn, Daniele Cristina M.B. Santos

“…Methods: The concentrations of As, Ba, Cd, Ca, Co, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Mn, Na, Pb, Se, Sr, V, and Zn were determined in cassava samples using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry after sample decomposition employed closed digester block and diluited nitric acid. …”
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Bacterial profiling of mask waste from terrestrial and marine environment by A. Rakhmawati, B. Octavia, S. Marwati, D. Kristanti

“…The bacterial strains with the highest optical density values across all treatments were determined through the sequencing of the 16S ribosomal ribonucleic acid gene. …”
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Diagnostic Capability of Pattern Electroretinogram and Three Circumpapillary Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness Circle Diameter Scans in Glaucoma Suspects by Tirsi A, Tsai J, Abizadeh A, Kacaj D, Procyk O, Gliagias V, Leung N, Yang H, Park SC, Tello C

“…Andrew Tirsi,1,2 Joby Tsai,3 Aaron Abizadeh,2 Danielle Kacaj,4 Oksana Procyk,1 Vasiliki Gliagias,2 Nicholas Leung,2 Hanwen Yang,2 Sung Chul Park,1,2 Celso Tello1,2 1Department of Ophthalmology, Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital/Northwell Health, New York, NY, USA; 2Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health, Hempstead, NY, USA; 3Broward Health, Department of Ophthalmology, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA; 4Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USACorrespondence: Andrew Tirsi, Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital/Northwell Health, Department of Ophthalmology, 210 East 64th Street, New York, NY, 10065, USA, Tel +1 201 982 4168 ; +1 646 785 8217, Email atirsi@northwell.eduPurpose: To assess the diagnostic capability of pattern electroretinography (PERG) and varying circumpapillary optical coherence tomography (OCT) scan diameters in glaucoma suspects (GS).Methods: This is a prospective, cross-sectional study. …”
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Heterogeneity of DNA Distribution in Diploid Cells: A New Predicitive Discriminant Factor for Solid Tumour Behaviour by Jacques Assailly, Arnaud Desgrippes, Brigitte Loridon‐Rosa, Dominique Piron, Roger Dachez, Daniel Beurton

“…DNA heterogeneity distribution of these diploid cells was quantified by statistical parameters of each nuclear optical density distribution. Discriminant analysis was performed on three groups of DNA histograms. …”
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PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN GENERIK FISIKA DAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP DALAM PEMBELAJARAN GUIDED DISCOVERY MELALUI EKSPERIMEN PADA ALAT-ALAT OPTIK by Partogi Nainggolan, Nyoman Rohadi, Eko Risdianto

“…Kata Kunci: Model Pembelajaran Guided Discovery, Metode Eksperimen, Kemampuan Generik Fisika, Pemahaman Konsep  ABSTRACT  This research was aimed to describe the generic physics capability improvement and understanding of learners' concepts on the concept of optical devices. This research was a classroom action research conducted in three cycles. …”
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Efficacy & safety of brolucizumab 6.0 mg versus 3.6 mg in diabetic macular edema by Sanjay Kumar Mishra, Pradeep Kumar, Amrita Joshi, Aman Saraf, Abhijeet Awasthi, Supriya Dhar, Khaleel M, Atul Kumar, Vipin Rana, Ravi D

“…The efficacy parameters included change in best corrected visusal acuity (BCVA), contrast and central macular thickness (CMT) on Optical Coherence Tomography. The average number of injections recd in each group were also calculated. …”
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Assessment of Convergence Angle of Tooth Preparations for Complete Crowns Among Dental Students: Typodont vs Simulator by Meriem Amine, Hafsa Oumayma Wahid, Saliha Fahi, Safaa Lehmouddi, Mouna Hamza, Samira Elarabi

“…A total of 140 dental preparations for cast crowns and metal-ceramics made by thirty-five 3rd year FDMC students were scanned by using the IDENTICA HYBRID optical scanner. The STL files were read by the 3D-TOOL-FREE software, two images were extracted for each preparation using the screen capture tool, and the two mediodistal (MD) and buccolingual angles (BL) were measured by the MB-RULER software. …”
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Clinical Review of Ocular Traumas Resulting in Enucleation or Evisceration in a Tertiary Eye Care Center in Hungary by Gábor Tóth, Milán Tamás Pluzsik, Béla Csákány, Gábor László Sándor, Olga Lukáts, Zoltán Zsolt Nagy, Nóra Szentmáry

“…The main clinical diagnoses after ocular trauma were open globe injury (n = 96; 77.4%), ocular burns (n = 6; 4.8%), traumatic optic neuropathy (n = 4; 3.2%), bulbar avulsion (n = 3; 2.4%), traumatic cataract (n = 2; 1.6%), retinal ablation (n = 1; 0.8%), and traumatic carotid-cavernous fistula (n = 1; 0.8%). …”
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Influence of Synthesis Conditions on the Capacitance Performance of Hydrothermally Prepared MnO₂ for Carbon Xerogel-Based Solid-State Supercapacitors by Vania Ilcheva, Victor Boev, Mariela Dimitrova, Borislava Mladenova, Daniela Karashanova, Elefteria Lefterova, Natalia Rey-Raap, Ana Arenillas, Antonia Stoyanova

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GAJARDOITE-(NH4), (NH4)As3+ 4O6Cl2[(Ca0.5□0.5)(H2O)5], A NEW MINERAL FROM THE KHOVU-AKSY DEPOSIT, EASTERN SIBERIA, RUSSIA by A.V. Kasatkin, V.V. Gurzhiy, N.V. Chukanov, A.A. Agakhanov, R. Škoda, D.I. Belakovskiy

“…The calculated density (Dcalc) is 2.583 g/cm3 .Gajardoite-(NH4) is optically non-pleochroic, uniaxial (–), ω = 1.745(10), ε = 1.558(5) (589 nm). …”
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PENGEMBANGAN E-MODUL FISIKA BERBASIS MULTIPLE REPRSENTATION UNTUK MELATIHKAN KETERAMPILAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH SISWA by Mazetha Ramadayanty, Sutarno Sutarno, Eko Risdianto

“…Kata kunci: Penelitian dan Pengembangan, e-modul, multiple representation, keterampilan pemecahan masalah   ABSTRACT   This research was a research and development (R&D) which aims to describe the feasibility and characteristics of multiple representation-based physics e-modules to train high school students' problem solving skills in optical instrument material. The development model used in this study was a 3D development model, namely define, design, and develop. …”
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Effect of Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) as a dietary supplement during transition period in dairy buffaloes by Giuseppe De Rosa, Vittoria L. Barile, Carmela M.A. Barone, Claudia Lambiase, Francesco Serrapica, Giovanna De Matteis, Emanuela Rossi, Corrado Pacelli

“…Colostrum was collected within 6-8 hours post-calving, and its immunoglobulin content was immediately measured by an optical refractometer (Brix degrees). d-ROMs and BAP were measured on serum blood samples taken at group formation, at calving, 15 and 90 d after calving. …”
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Formation of a Novel Antagonistic Bacterial Combination to Enhance Biocontrol for Cucumber <i>Fusarium</i> Wilt by Fan Yang, Xin Wang, Huayan Jiang, Xiaoke Chang, Weiwei Chen, Gongyao Shi, Baoming Tian, Qiuju Yao

“…Using the single-factor test and orthogonal test analysis, the optimum composition of culture medium for the composite strain was identified as 3% glucose as the optimal carbon source, 2% yeast extract powder as the preferred nitrogen source, and 1% dipotassium hydrogen phosphate as the most suitable inorganic salt. Furthermore, the optical density (OD₆₀₀) of the composite strain solution reached its highest level at 3.16 under the following culture conditions: inoculation volume of 200 µL, 171 rpm culture speed, 21.6 h culture time, 30 °C cultural temperature, and an initial pH of 7.0. …”
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Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy in Patients with Cerebrovascular Accident: A Cross-sectional Study by (Col.) OK Radhakrishnan, Rutu K Rao, Varsha Manade, Swaranjali Gore, Shreya Gandhi, Khushboo Goyal, Tushar Agrawal

“…Intraocular pressure was measured using the Goldmann Applanation Tonometer (GAT) and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). DR was classified based on severity into mild, moderate and severe groups. …”
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Real-world outcomes of Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments lenses on retarding axial elongation in myopic children and adolescents by Rachel K. M. Chun, Rachel K. M. Chun, Rachel K. M. Chun, Kryshell Y. Q. Wong, Carly S. Y. Lam, Carly S. Y. Lam, Carly S. Y. Lam, Chi-ho To, Chi-ho To, Chi-ho To, Chi-ho To, Kenneth K. K. Liu, Yin-zhi Wong, Wing-chun Tang, Nicole Chan, Dora Kwok, Max Cheung, David Yung, Andrew K. C. Lam, Andrew K. C. Lam, Andrew K. C. Lam

“…Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms underlying these effects and to optimize the use of optical interventions in myopia control.…”
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Last-millennium volcanic forcing and climate response using SO₂ emissions by L. R. Marshall, L. R. Marshall, L. R. Marshall, A. Schmidt, A. Schmidt, A. Schmidt, A. P. Schurer, N. L. Abraham, N. L. Abraham, L. J. Lücke, R. Wilson, K. J. Anchukaitis, G. C. Hegerl, B. Johnson, B. L. Otto-Bliesner, E. C. Brady, M. Khodri, K. Yoshida

“…The representation of volcanic forcing in the latest generation of climate models has improved significantly, but most models prescribe the aerosol optical properties rather than using <span class="inline-formula">SO₂</span> emissions directly and including interactions between the aerosol, chemistry, and dynamics. …”
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