An algorithm for managing surgical patients with acute retinal necrosis by V. V. Neroev, P. A. Ilyukhin, V. E. Tankovsky, R. A. Fedotov

“…To increase the efficiency of surgical treatment and develop an algorithm for managing patients with the consequences of acute retinal necrosis (ARN).Material and methods. The study included 35 patients (42 eyes) aged 18 to 74 with acute retinal necrosis. …”
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Post-operative cosmesis of autologous capsular patch grafts in tube shunt surgery: Case series of 18 eyes by Lauren Ciulla, Jessie Wang, Mary Qiu

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Optimization for Rapid Detection of E. coli O157:H7 Using Real-Time Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification by Alaleh Valiallahi, Mehdi Zeinoddini, Shirin Jalili

“…In this work, we optimized a colorimetric Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) for detecting the intimin gene from E. coli O157:H7. Methods:  In this study, eae (intimin), one of the virulence factors of E. coli O157:H7, was selected as the target gene, and specific primers were designed for the sequence of this gene using the Primer Explorer V5 software. …”
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Encouraging the Voluntary Mobilization of Mental Resources by Manipulating Task Design: Explorative Study by Lina-Estelle Louis, Saïd Moussaoui, Sébastien Ravoux, Isabelle Milleville-Pennel

“…We also consider if the supposed effect of GLEs on PP and voluntary mental effort could endure while manipulating an intrinsic variable of the task (ie, by increasing cognitive solicitation). MethodsIn total, 20 participants (average age 33.6, SD 8.6 y) took part in 3 cognitive tasks proposed in a numerical format: a classic version of the Corsi test (Classic Corsi, a spatial memory task), a playful version of the Classic Corsi test (Playful Corsi), with added visual GLEs in a narrative context, and a playful version of the Classic Corsi test with added cognitive solicitation, that is, mental motor inhibition (Playful Corsi Multi). …”
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Exploration of cuticular drusen: comprehensive analysis from multi-modal imaging characteristics to clinical diagnosis and treatment by ZHANG Guanghan, ZHANG Xiongze, JI Yuying

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Comparing Cognitive Functions and Psychosocial Functioning of Euthymic Patients Having Bipolar Mood Disorder with Healthy Controls: A Cross-sectional Study by Divya Anidharan Rani, Shashwath M. Sathyanath, Ravichandra Karkal, Rohan Dilip Mendonsa, Anil Kakunje

“…Trail making test, digit symbol substitution test, visual memory test, and digit span test were used to assess cognitive function. …”
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Baseline dependent differences in the perception of changes in visuomotor delay by Gesche Vigh, Gesche Vigh, Jakub Limanowski, Jakub Limanowski

“…IntroductionThe detection of, and adaptation to delayed visual movement feedback has been extensively studied. …”
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Femtosecond laser-assisted corneal intrastromal negative meniscus lenticule implantation with accelerated collagen crosslinking (FILAC) in advanced keratoconus in Indian eyes: A pr... by Rajesh Sinha, Shahnaz Anjum, Kartikeya Gupta, Tushar Agarwal, Namrata Sharma, Sridevi Nair, Shrishti Kapoor, Jeewan S Titiyal

“…Purpose: To study the outcomes of femtosecond laser-assisted intrastromal negative meniscus lenticule implantation with accelerated corneal collagen crosslinking (FILAC) in advanced keratoconus. Methods: A prospective, interventional study evaluated the outcomes of FILAC in eyes with progressive keratoconus of Amsler-Krumeich stage 4 with thinnest pachymetry of 320–400 microns. …”
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Designing Personalized Multimodal Mnemonics With AI: A Medical Student’s Implementation Tutorial by Noor Elabd, Zafirah Muhammad Rahman, Salma Ibrahim Abu Alinnin, Samiyah Jahan, Luciana Aparecida Campos, Ovidiu Constantin Baltatu

“…ObjectiveThis tutorial presents a student-developed approach to creating personalized multimodal mnemonics (PMMs) using artifical intelligence tools. MethodsThis tutorial demonstrates a structured implementation process using ChatGPT (GPT-4 model) for text mnemonic generation and DALL-E 3 for visual mnemonic creation. …”
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Internal 40-gauge microneedle drainage for the management of subretinal fluid in rhegmatogenous retinal detachment surgery by Gregor S. Reiter, Jenna Krivit, Run Zhou Ye, Raymond Iezzi

“…Abstract Purpose To describe outcomes for internal microneedle drainage for the management of residual subretinal fluid (SRF) during pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). Methods Retrospective review of patients undergoing PPV for RRD using a 40-gauge angled and beveled microneedle (Incyto, South Korea) for the aspiration and drainage of SRF during fluid/air exchange. …”
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Optical reconstructive treatment of a patient with essential mesodermal dystrophy of the iris by N. P. Sobolev, S. A. Borzenok, M. A. Soboleva, Yu. V. Shkandina, E. P. Sudakova

“…It is observable after a local fibrosis is formed in the outer border of the iris, which subsequently causes the peripheral iris to pull up and leads to pupil deformation.Purpose: to evaluate the outcome of modern high-tech surgical treatment, which improves visual functions, prevents the decompensation of intraocular pressure and ensures a cosmetic effect.Materials and methods. …”
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Factors determining the compliance of patients receiving anti-VEGF therapy for macular diseases with long-term follow-up in real-life practice by E. V. Bobykin, V. Y. Krokhalev, R. V. Buslaev, O. V. Morozova

“…Purpose: to identify statistically significant factors that determine adherence to long-term follow-up on the part of patients receiving anti-VEGF therapy for macular diseases.Material and methods. A retrospective analysis was performed on 247 patients (153 women, 94 men) aged 24 to 92 years treated with anti-VEGF for “wet” age-related macular degeneration (n = 164), diabetic macular edema (n = 18), macular edema due to retinal vein occlusion (n = 35) and myopic choroidal neovascularization (n = 30). …”
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Epithelialization of the anterior surface of the optic as a newly discovered problem of type I Boston Keratoprosthesis by Shafeeq Salman Shafeeq, Ahmed Yahya Jabary, Didar Sddeq Anwar

“…Our aim was to determine the incidence of epithelialization of the anterior surface of the optic of type I Boston Keratoprosthesis in patients who underwent Prosthokeratoplasty. Methods:  A retrospective study was implemented in North Eye Center in Hawler city, Kurdistan region, Iraq. …”
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Application and mechanism of percutaneous puncture disc platelet-rich plasma injection for lumbar disc herniation: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Xingyang Xie, Yalin Peng, Guoping Liu, Qi Cao

“…This study aimed to compare the effects of PRP treatment and other treatments in LDH patients using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and two visual analog scales (VASs) via a meta-analysis. Methods We systematically searched relevant studies from the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases from their inception to October 24, 2024. …”
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High-resolution esophageal manometry in patients with achalasia by A. A. Smirnov, M. M. Kiriltseva, M. E. Luybchenko, L. I. Davletbaeva, A. V. Kochetkov

“…We assumed that low pressure figures may be affected by incorrect installation of the manometric catheter.Methods and materials. This research included 149 patients (61 by retrospective estimating the patients data and 88 new patients) with achalasia established during the period from January 2017 to March 2020. …”
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Impact of COVID-19-Related Lockdown on Glaucoma Patients by Mine Esen Barış, Mukaddes Damla Çiftçi, Suzan Güven Yılmaz, Halil Ateş

“…Objectives:To analyze emergency and outpatient admissions by glaucoma patients during complete lockdown due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to assess the effect of pandemic-related complete lockdown on glaucoma patients.Materials and Methods:This retrospective chart review included all glaucoma patients who were either examined and/or underwent emergency surgery between March 11, 2020 and May 31, 2020, a period of complete COVID-19-related lockdown in Turkey. …”
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The Effect of 0.05D Interval Precise Refraction on Small-Incision Lenticule Extraction Surgery: A Retrospective Study with Short-Term Follow-Up by Li J, Zhen J, Xie K, Yao K, Liu Z, Li X

“…Jiaxi Li,1,* Jing Zhen,2,* Ke Xie,2 Kaihua Yao,2 Ziyuan Liu,1 Xuemin Li1 1Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2Beijing Meiermu Hospital, Beijing, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Ziyuan Liu; Xuemin Li, Department of Ophthalmology, Peking University Third Hospital, Number Forty-Nine North Garden Road Haidian District, Beijing, 100191, People’s Republic of China, Email ziyuanliu@126.com; lxmlxm66@sina.comBackground: To compare the postoperative visual quality of patients undergoing small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) with spherical trial lens intervals of 0.05D and 0.25D in preoperative manifest refraction.Methods: The study included 196 eyes of 101 patients with 0.05D intervals to perform manifest refraction and 194 eyes of 98 patients with 0.25D intervals. …”
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Adherence and factors influencing adherence to glaucoma medications among adult glaucoma patients in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. by Kibruyisfaw Weldeab Abore, Estifanos Bekele Fole, Mahlet Tesfaye Abebe, Natnael Fikadu Tekle, Robel Bayou Tilahun, Fraol Daba Chinkey, Michael Teklehaimanot Abera

“…Raised intraocular pressure could cause progressive visual field loss and blindness if left uncontrolled. …”
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Effects of Integrated Virtual Reality and Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation on Standing Balance by Gaurav N. Pradhan, Sarah E. Kingsbury, Jan Stepanek, Michael J. Cevette

“…The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of joint GVS and VR with moving visual stimulus on standing balance. <b>Methods:</b> Using a repeated measures counter-balanced design, motion sickness, postural sway, and velocity utilizing the center of pressure (COP) along the mediolateral (ML) and anteroposterior (AP) axes were obtained in 18 subjects during optokinetic (OPK) stimulus (black and white vertical bars moving from left to the right) in VR across three interventions: GVS in the same direction of visual stimulus—left to right ear (Positive GVS), GVS in the opposite direction of visual stimulus—right to left ear (Negative GVS), and without GVS (Null GVS). …”
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Real world outcomes of Kahook Dual Blade goniotomy in black and Afro-Latinx adult patients with glaucoma: a 2-year retrospective study by Ayobami Adebayo, Chester Ng, Daniel Laroche

“…We previously reported 6 months results using the Kahook Dual Blade in Black and Afro-Latino patients.ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness and safety of Kahook Dual Blade (KDB) goniotomy alone or coupled with phacoemulsification cataract surgery to minimize intraocular pressure, number of medications used and visual field preservation in Black patients or Afro-Latinx who have open-angle glaucoma (OAG).DesignThis was a retrospective, nonrandomized study that was carried out at two private practices in Harlem, NY and Queens, NY.MethodsThis study consisted of patients with OAG who underwent phacoemulsification combined with goniotomy (PE + KDB) or goniotomy alone (KDB). …”
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