The Role of Epiretinal Membrane on Treatment of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration with Intravitreal Bevacizumab by Zeynep Alkin, Abdullah Ozkaya, Ozen Ayranci Osmanbasoglu, Alper Agca, Yalcin Karakucuk, Ahmet Taylan Yazici, Ahmet Demirok

“…To determine the effect of epiretinal membranes (ERM) on the treatment response and the number of intravitreal bevacizumab injections (IVB) in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). Methods. A retrospective chart review was performed on 63 eyes of 63 patients. …”
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Accommodative and binocular characteristics in myopes with age-related accommodation deficiency by Ruiyu Zhang, Yifei Yuan, Yu Zhang, Yueguo Chen

“…Abstract Background To investigate accommodative and binocular characteristics in myopic patients with age-related accommodation deficiency, and to investigate the relationship of accommodation amplitude (AA) with other accommodative and binocular parameters. Methods Myopic patients between 40 and 50 years old to undergo refractive surgery were enrolled. …”
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Development and validation of risk prediction models for acute kidney disease in gout patients: a retrospective study using machine learning by Siqi Jiang, Lingyu Xu, Chenyu Li, Xinyuan Wang, Chen Guan, Yanfei Wang, Lin Che, Xuefei Shen, Yan Xu

“…SHAP and LIME were used to visualize feature importance and interpret model predictions. …”
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Association between household solid fuel use and dual sensory impairment in a Chinese population: a retrospective cohort study by Yaolei Du, Mengnan Wu, Mansha He

“…AimDual sensory impairment (DSI) is more harmful than a single visual impairment or hearing impairment. We aimed to explore the relationship between household fuel use and the risk of DSI in the middle-aged and older adult Chinese population.MethodsData from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) 2015 of 8,083 participants aged ≥45 years were used, followed up to 2018. …”
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A Novel Corneal Remodeling Technique of Laser Asymmetric Keratectomy in Keratoconus Suspect: A Retrospective Case Control Study by Min JS, Min BM

“…The main outcome measures between preoperative and postoperative 2 year were refraction, visual acuity (UDVA), keratometry, corneal symmetry evaluating SUM.Results: After 2 years, SEs (D, average) were − 0.34, UDVA (LogMAR) was 0.00. keratometry including Kmax was markedly decreased, SUM had diminished markedly. …”
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New correlations between ocular parameters and disease severity in Spanish patients with Gaucher's disease Type I. by Olivia Esteban, Miguel Angel Torralba, Susana Olivera, Mireya Martinez, Paula Montes, Sara Marco, Javier Ascaso

“…<h4>Methods</h4>This cross-sectional observational study compared parameters belonging to 18 eyes from 9 Spanish patients with Gaucher's disease Type I with 80 eyes from 40 healthy controls. …”
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An analysis of heavy silicone oil treatment for inferior proliferative vitreoretinopathy by Maximilian Hammer, Amanda Ie, Katharina Eibenberger, Gerd Uwe Auffarth, Kanmin Xue

“…In this study, we conducted an in-depth analysis of complications associated with the use of heavy silicone oil in the management of inferior PVR. Methods A retrospective cohort study of 20 eyes that underwent vitrectomy for inferior PVR with use of heavy silicone oil (Densiron 68) between March 2021 and October 2022 at Oxford Eye Hospital. …”
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Predictor Response of Monotherapy with Methotrexate with Triple DMARDS Therapy in Patients of Rheumatoid Arthritis by Babar Ejaz, Amer Fakhr, Adnan Manzar, Waqar Anwar, Zahid Hussain

“…Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Rheumatology, Pak Emirates Military Hospital (PEMH) Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from November 2021 to April 2022. Methods: A total of 106 patients were enrolled in this study as per defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. …”
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Our experience of posterior polar cataract phacoemulsification by I. E. Ioshin, A. I. Tolchinskaya, A. A. Ozderbayeva, A. M. Baghirov

“…Purpose: to analyze posterior polar cataract (PPC) phacoemulsification results with regard to surgery technique.Materials and methods. 14 PPC patients (26 eyes) were examined; 8 of them under 50 years and 6, over 50. …”
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Effect of intramyocardial haemorrhage on structural and functional echocardiographic parameters of myocardium after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction with by Ya. V. Alekseeva, E. V. Vyshlov, O. V. Mochula, V. Yu. Ussov, V. V. Ryabov

“…To analyze the effect of intramyocardial haemorrhage (IMH) on the structural and functional echocardiographic parameters of myocardium in patients with primary ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).Material and methods. The study included 60 patients with primary STEMI reperfused within 12 hours after symptom onset. …”
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A swept-source optical coherence tomography study of the spectrum of laser pointer maculopathy by Magdy Moussa, Mahmoud Leila, Mohammed Fotouh Elashri, Ahmed Osama Hashem

“…Abstract Background To evaluate the efficacy of swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) in detecting the clinical spectrum of macular microstructure changes secondary to laser pointer injury (LPI), including their response to therapeutic intervention. Methods: A retrospective study, including consecutive patients with LPI. …”
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Comparison of the Effects of 20 W and 40 W Electrocautery Power on Postoperative Pain Following Internal Thoracic Artery Harvesting in Coronary Bypass Surgery by Ersoy GG

“…This study investigates the effect of monopolar electrocautery output power, for hemostasis in the remaining internal thoracic wall after harvesting of the Internal Thoracic Artery (ITA), on postoperative pain in the anterior chest wall.Patients and Methods: This paper examined 100 patients who had ITA harvesting during CABG in a Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic. …”
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Simvastatin-loaded liposomal nanoparticles as treatment for adenomyosis in a patient-derived xenograft mouse model: a pilot study by Rachel Michel, Kathleen L. Vincent, Gregory W. Kirschen, Massoud Motamedi, Jamal Saada, Jinping Yang, Bulent Ozpolat, Gokhan S. Kilic, Mostafa A. Borahay

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Exploring hypoxia in head and neck cancer through blood perfusion and metabolism using dual-energy computed tomography and positron emission tomography by Jens Edmund, Christian Maare, Henriette Klitgaard Mortensen, Kristin Skougaard, Camilla Kjaer Lonkvist, Laura Ann Rechner

“…Materials and methods: Corresponding DECT, FAZA, and FDG PET/CT for 6 HNC patients before and during RT were acquired. …”
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Factors Related to Superior and Inferior Hemifield Defects in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma by Remi Takeuchi, Nobuko Enomoto, Kyoko Ishida, Ayako Anraku, Goji Tomita

“…We aimed to investigate factors related to superior and inferior hemifield defects in primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). Methods. Sixty-seven subjects with newly diagnosed, untreated POAG underwent optical coherence tomography (OCT) of the disc area, macular ganglion cell complex (mGCC), and circumpapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (cpRNFL) thickness within 6 months of the visual field (VF) test. …”
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Ensemble machine learning algorithm for anti-VEGF treatment efficacy prediction in diabetic macular edema by Yu Fang, Jianwei Lin, Peiwen Xie, Huishan Zhu, Tsz Kin Ng, Guihua Zhang

“…The 3D-OCT images were categorized into good and poor visual response groups based on the best corrected visual acuity at one month after three consecutive anti-VEGF treatments. …”
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Research of frequency and structure of degenerative myopia among patients with myopia refraction by E. L. Sorokin, V. V. Egorov, O. V. Kolenko, A. L. Zhirov, L. V. Bushnina

“…Purpose: To research of frequency and structure of the complicated myopia among patients with myopia refraction.Methods: The myopia share was studied among all patients who have addressed in clinic in 2011. …”
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Bilateral Idiopathic Neuroretinitis by Cosmin Adrian Teodoru, Horațiu Dura, Mihai Dan Roman, Adrian Hașegan, Ciprian Tănăsescu, Andrei Moisin, Doina Ileana Giurgiu, Mihaela Laura Vică, Horia Stanca, Maria-Emilia Cerghedean-Florea, Corina Suteu

“…Background/Objectives: Neuroretinitis (NR) is a rare inflammatory condition characterized by sudden vision loss, optic disc edema and macular star appearance predominantly affecting individuals in their third and fourth decades of life. Methods: This paper describes the case of 33-year-old Caucasian man with no significant medical history complaining of decreased vision for about a week. …”
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Research hotspots and trends in the application of electroencephalography for assessment of disorders of consciousness: a bibliometric analysis by Jiawen Chen, Jiawen Chen, Yanhua Shi, Yanhua Shi, Zhao Dong, Feng Xu, Mengyu Zhou, Mengyu Zhou, Jing Zhu, Jie Gao, Su Liu

“…We aimed to identify the research hotspots in this field through a systematic analysis.MethodsRelevant studies published from January 1, 2004 to December 31, 2023 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection database. …”
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Objective Assessment of Active Display Screen Fixation Among Office Workers Using an Innovative Nonwearable Acquisition System: A Pilot Study by Edoardo Marelli, Davide Ruongo, Simone Dalola, Emma Sala, Cesare Tomasi, Vittorio Ferrari, Marco Ferrari, Giuseppe De Palma

“…Purpose: This study aimed to improve the risk assessment of VDT workers by introducing an advanced version of software developed at the University of Brescia. Methods: The prototype enables the recording of the times in front of the screen and those in which the operator actively fixes. …”
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