Interscalene nerve block with plain bupivacaine versus liposomal bupivacaine for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: A randomized controlled trial by Paul Sang Lee, Yasuko M. Mano, Brian M. Hom, Ioanna K. Bolia, Roy P. Yu, Alexander Weber, Seth Gamradt, Beamy Sharma, Gligor Gucev

“…The goal of our study was to determine whether an interscalene block with liposomal bupivacaine provides superior analgesia and reduces opioid requirements compared to plain bupivacaine in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR). Methods and Materials: A single-center, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial of patients undergoing ARCR was performed. …”
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Perception and Precision: How VST and OST Headsets Influence Task Execution by Gustavo Domingues, Leticia de Oliveira, Leina Yoshida, Lyncon Baez, Amadeo Neto, Vitor Vieira, Fabiana Peres, Fatima Nunes, Claudio Mauricio, João Marcelo Teixeira

“…In particular, video see-through (VST) and optical see-through (OST) devices may introduce perceptual distortions that degrade performance. Methods: We compared a VST HMD (Meta Quest 3) and an OST HMD (Microsoft HoloLens) in two representative motor tasks: dart throwing (far-field interaction) and bottle filling (near-field interaction). …”
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Cgmquantify: Python and R Software Packages for Comprehensive Analysis of Interstitial Glucose and Glycemic Variability from Continuous Glucose Monitor Data by Brinnae Bent, Maria Henriquez, Jessilyn Dunn

“…The primary goal of this work is to present a software resource for systematic, reproducible, and comprehensive analysis of interstitial glucose and glycemic variability from continuous glucose monitor data. <italic>Methods:</italic> Comprehensive literature review informed the clinically-validated functions developed in this work. …”
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Robotic Assistant for Object Recognition Using Convolutional Neural Network by Sunday Oluyele, Ibrahim Adeyanju, Adedayo Sobowale

“… Visually impaired persons encounter certain challenges, which include access to information, environmental navigation, and obstacle detection. …”
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Clinical retrospective analysis of 218 cases of infectious endophthalmitis by Chunhui Li, Zheyi Yan, Guohong Zhou, Yan Gao, Peini Cheng

“…This study was conducted to analyze the pathogenic factors, pathogenic bacteria and prognosis of infectious endophthalmitis. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2016 to December 2020 in Shanxi Eye Hospital. …”
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Structural findings obtained through Optic Coherence Tomography and Magnetic Resonance in Glaucoma: Systematic Review by Pedro Camacho

“…Objective: To study the association between MRI and OCT findings through a systematic review, aiming to clarify their relevance in the early identification of visual system changes in GON. Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, a systematic review of the current literature was conducted using the PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases, searching for Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms related to optical coherence tomography, OCT, spectral-domain, magnetic resonance imaging, and glaucoma. …”
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The diagnostic properties of a nerve-fiber analyzer in glaucoma by Patricia M. Khu, MD, MS, Edgardo U. Dorotheo, MD, Lawrence Tinio, MD, Cynthia P. Cordero, MS, Manuel B. Agulto, MD

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Effect of combined mature cataract surgery and intravitreal ranibizumab injection in eyes with pre-existing diabetic macular edema by Yao Shen, Xi Zhu, Ai-qiu Li, Min Ji, Huai-jin Guan

“…Abstract Purpose This study aimed to compare the functional and anatomical outcomes of combined cataract surgery and intravitreal ranibizumab injection in eyes with pre-existing diabetic macular edema (DME) and preoperatively obscured fundus due to advanced cataracts. Methods After screening 350 eyes with diabetic cataracts and preoperatively obscured fundus, 39 eyes with intraoperatively confirmed DME were included in the final analysis. …”
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Efficacy, safety, and satisfaction in patients with a functional 5-focus pseudophakic lens 2 years after surgery by Germán R. Bianchi

“…Methods: An ambispective non-randomized study was performed in Buenos Aires, Argentina. …”
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The aesthetic effect of vocal recitation in building the theatrical image by Kazem Imran Musa

“…Therefore, this research came to address this study through two important topics, namely: First: the concept of recitation and the study of its theatrical methods. Second: Directorial treatments for diction in building the theatrical image. …”
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Contrastive Learning with Image Deformation and Refined NT-Xent Loss for Urban Morphology Discovery by Chunliang Hua, Daijun Chen, Mengyuan Niu, Lizhong Gao, Junyan Yang, Qiao Wang

“…The traditional paradigm for studying urban morphology involves the interpretation of Nolli maps, using methods such as morphometrics and visual neural networks. …”
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R-Spondin 1 Suppresses Inflammatory Cytokine Production in Human Cortical Astrocytes by Robert Logan, Sagar Bhatta, Hande Eda Sutova, Brian P. Hafler, Sean J. Miller

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The Connectivity of the Resting Brain in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Systematic Review by Nikola Velkov, Sevdalina Kandilarova, Drozdstoy Stoyanov

“…<b>Results</b>: The main findings include worse functional parameters in the early visual centers in POAG across all methodologies, reduced functional connectivity between V1 and other parts of the visual cortex, functional aberrations in higher levels of the visual system, predominantly in the ventral stream and in extravisual networks, among others. …”
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Perceptual adaptation to the correction of natural astigmatism. by Maria Vinas, Lucie Sawides, Pablo de Gracia, Susana Marcos

“…<h4>Background</h4>The visual system adjusts to changes in the environment, as well as to changes within the observer, adapting continuously to maintain a match between visual coding and visual environment. …”
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Long-Term Clarity of High-Water-Content Hydrophobic Acrylic Intraocular Lens: A 3-Year Randomized Comparison with a Hydrophobic Lens of Similar Material and Design by Akira Miyata, Kazunori Miyata, Keiichiro Minami

“…Methods One-piece high-water-content IOLs (Clareon® SY60WF; group C) and control hydrophobic acrylic IOLs (Vivinex XY1; group V) were randomly implanted in 120 Japanese participants (120 eyes). …”
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Therapeutic interventions for chronic central serous chorioretinopathy: a comprehensive assessment of systematic reviews by Henok Getahun, Rajendra S. Apte

“…Primary outcome measures included improvement in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and resolution of subretinal fluid (SRF). …”
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To Compare Incisional Fluid Loss During Different Stages of Phacoemulsification and its effect on Anterior Chamber Stability in Micro Coaxial and Bimanual Phacoemulsification by Dharmik Sharma, Dipan Desai, Kaushik Solanki

“…Purpose: To compare incisional fluid loss during different stages of phacoemulsification and its effect on anterior chamber stability in microcoaxial and bimanual phacoemulsification. Materials & Methods: This prospective randomized study comprised of 80 consecutive patients, 40 patients in each group having routine uneventful cataract surgery. …”
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Predictors of HIV/AIDS Related Ocular Manifestations among HIV/AIDS Patients in Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia by Guadie Sharew, Muluken Azage

“…Methods. Institution based cross-sectional study was employed among ART clients at Felege Hiwot referral hospital, northwest Ethiopia. …”
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The Link Between Anxiety and Depression, and Balance in Young Adults by Tatiana Marques, Patrícia Bernardo, Margarida Serrano

“…The purpose of this study was to understand the effects of anxiety and depression on balance in young adults. <b>Methods:</b> Our study included 50 young adults (21.86 ± 2.63 years), consisting of 13 males and 37 females. …”
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Wavefront-Guided Photorefractive Keratectomy with the Use of a New Hartmann-Shack Aberrometer in Patients with Myopia and Compound Myopic Astigmatism by Steven C. Schallhorn, Jan A. Venter, Stephen J. Hannan, Keith A. Hettinger

“…Methods. In this retrospective study, 662 eyes that underwent wavefront-guided PRK with a treatment profile derived from a new generation Hartmann-Shack aberrometer (iDesign aberrometer, Abbott Medical Optics, Inc., Santa Ana, CA) were analyzed. …”
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