Gadoxetic Acid-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features Can Predict Immune-Excluded Phenotype of Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Eisuke Ueshima, Keitaro Sofue, Takahiro Kodama, Shuhei Yamamoto, Masato Komatsu, Shohei Komatsu, Nobuaki Ishihara, Akihiro Umeno, Takeru Yamaguchi, Masatoshi Hori, Takumi Fukumoto, Tetsuo Takehara, Takamichi Murakami

“…This study aimed to identify imaging biomarkers of immunotherapy susceptibility linked to gadoxetic acid-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (EOB-MRI) and immune phenotypes, particularly immune-excluded phenotypes, with a tumor immune barrier. Methods: We performed immunohistochemical staining with a CD8+ antibody, and samples were classified into immune-inflamed, -intermediate, -excluded, and -ignored phenotypes. …”
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Shedding light on night‐time erections: Determining the feasibility of nocturnal erection detection with penile transdermal light reflection of haemoglobin by Evelien J. Trip, Hille J. Torenvlied, Henk W. Elzevier, Rob C. M. Pelger, Jack J. H. Beck

“…This study aims to determine the feasibility of erection detection with light reflection of haemoglobin (LRH), as a precursor for penile saturation measurements, as well as penile temperature by comparison with simultaneous overnight RigiScan measurements. Materials and Methods This is a proof‐of‐concept observational study on 10 healthy volunteers with a cross sectional design. …”
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Long-term follow-up of retinal amyloid angiopathy in a large Chinese family with hereditary amyloid transthyretin by Jiangning Xu, Nan Shu, Xi Liu, Peng Gu, Yi Wang, Shiying Li

“…We aimed to investigate the characteristics of disease progression of RAA in patients with ATTR Gly83Arg amyloidosis and evaluate the effect of RAA on vision. Methods We observed the clinical records of 131 individuals from a seven-generation Chinese family. …”
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Risk factors for error in refractive astigmatism after toric intraocular lens implantation in Chinese patients by Mengyao Zhang, Rui Qin, Yanfeng Liao, Qianqian Ji, Ying Hong

“…Abstract Background To evaluate the risk factors for postoperative error in refractive astigmatism (ERA) in Chinese patients with cataract and astigmatism undergoing toric intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. Methods Retrospective study. 132 patients who underwent cataract surgery with toric IOL implantation performed by a single surgeon at Peking University Third Hospital Department of Ophthalmology were enrolled. …”
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On the Possibility of Expanding Indications for Refractive Correction of Ametropia (4 Clinical Cases) by A. D. Chuprov, Yu. V. Kanyukova, A. E. Voronina

“…To investigate the possibility of expanding indications for refractive surgery in conditions related to contraindications on the example of four clinical cases.Material and methods. The study included 4 clinical cases of photorefractive operations in patients with relative contraindications who underwent refractive surgery (Femto-Lasik, photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK)).Results and discussion. …”
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Carotid Body Size on CT Angiography in Patients With COVID-19 Pneumonia by Kamber Goksu, Ahmet Vural, Ahmet Nedim Kahraman

“…Carotid bodies can be visualized with contrast-enhanced CT angiography (CTA), and we aimed to visualize possible carotid body enlargement in COVID-19 patients with CTA.MethodsWe retrospectively evaluated patients who were hospitalized for COVID-19 pneumonia during the pandemic in our hospital and who had CTA examinations at least 3 months after treatment. …”
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Evaluation by M-charts and Microperimeter-MP3 after broad internal limiting membrane peeling for idiopathic epiretinal membrane by Naoto Uchiyama, Tatsuya Jujo, Keiji Sato, Reio Sekine, Kota Kakehashi, Akiko Endo, Yasushi Kitaoka

“…Design Retrospective observational case series. Methods The study analyzed 20 eyes treated with broad-ILM peeling within the vascular arcades area for ERM, over a 6-month follow-up. …”
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Childhood amblyopia in a tertiary eye care center in western India by Jai A. Kelkar, Harsh H. Jain, Aditya S. Kelkar, Shreekant Kelkar

“…AIM: To describe the demographics, clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of childhood amblyopia in a tertiary eye center in western India. METHODS: This was a retrospective longitudinal hospital-based study of 1382 children aged ≤12y included in the National Institute of OphthalMology AmBlyopia StUdy in Indian Paediatric EyeS (NIMBUS) Study. …”
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Enlargement of Phimotic Capsulorhexis Using Plasma Energy: A Case Series by V. Kumar

“…Purpose: to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the plasma ablation technique of Fugo blade system to enlarge phimotic capsulotomies in the management of anterior capsule contraction syndrome.Patients and methods. Results of the enlargement of phimotic capsulotomies using the plasma ablation technique in 17 patients with anterior capsule contraction syndrome (10 men and 7 women, 18 eyes; average age — 73.8 ± 9.6 years) were retrospectively analyzed. …”
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Topical Bevacizumab as Adjunctive Therapy for Bleb Survival after Trabeculectomy in the Rabbit Model by Jaime Rafeal Hubilla Tripon, MD, Ma. Imelda Yap-Veloso, MD

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Lesion classification and diabetic retinopathy grading by integrating softmax and pooling operators into vision transformer by Chong Liu, Weiguang Wang, Jian Lian, Wanzhen Jiao

“…In practice, this task mainly relies on manual inspection using human visual system. However, the human visual system-based screening process is labor-intensive, time-consuming, and error-prone. …”
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Clinical and imaging characteristics of retinal neovascularization secondary to Behçet's uveitis by CHEN Xuelin, ZHANG Xiongze

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Antioxidants in treatment of kraurosis vulvae by E. A. Kiseleva, A. Sh. Makhmutkhodzhaev, G. A. Mikheenko

“…To study impact of ethylmethylhydroxypyridine succinate, an antioxidant, on the efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) of kraurosis vulvae (vulvar lichen sclerosus).Materials and Methods. The study enrolled 90 patients with kraurosis vulvae who were randomised into 3 groups receiving: 1) PDT and ethylmethylhydroxypyridine succinate 1 week after the start of the PDT for 1 month; 2) PDT without ethylmethylhydroxypyridine succinate; 3) low-level laser therapy on the perineal region. …”
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Automatic detection of optic canal fractures and recognition and segmentation of anatomical structures in the orbital apex based on artificial intelligence by Yu-Lin Li, Yu-Hao Li, Mu-Yang Wei, Guang-Yu Li

“…Background and objectivesTraumatic optic neuropathy (TON) caused by optic canal fractures (OCF) can result in severe visual impairment, even blindness. Timely and accurate diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preserving visual function. …”
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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Outcomes of Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Agent Treatment Immediately after Cataract Surgery for Patients with Diabetic Retinopathy by Li-Quan Zhao, Jin-Wei Cheng

“…To examine possible benefits of intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) agent treatment immediately after cataract surgery for patients with diabetic retinopathy (DR). Methods. A comprehensive literature search was performed using the Cochrane collaboration methodology to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and comparative studies of cataract surgery with or without anti-VEGF agent treatment for any diabetic retinopathy. …”
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eDNA Sampling Detects Early Colonization of Spotted Lanternfly Lycorma delicatula Better Than In‐Person Scouting in an Urban Landscape by Daiyanera Kelsey, Jonathan Lee‐Rodriguez, Andy Michel, Christopher M. Ranger, Luis Canas, Ashley Leach

“…Over 2 years, we sampled for spotted lanternfly using two methods: in‐person scouting and eDNA sampling over 45 sites in Cleveland, OH during peak SLF activity (May–October). …”
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Congenital colour vision deficiency in healthcare professionals: a scoping review protocol of the impact on clinical practice and patient safety by Euan Lawson, Adam M Taylor, Aqib Khan, Quenton Wessels

“…Introduction Congenital colour vision deficiency (CVD), known as colour blindness, is a common visual problem affecting around 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women. …”
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The EU Food and Beverages Labels Explorer (FABLE)—A New Open-Access Web-Based Tool to Monitor Branded Food Products across Europe by Joana Dias, Evangelia Grammatikaki, Jan Wollgast

“…Aiming to support public monitoring of the nutritional quality of the food offer, the JRC developed a web-based tool to host data on branded food products across Europe. Methods: FABLE hosts data on branded food and beverage products across Europe collected within three public-funded projects, EUREMO, JANPA and Best-ReMaP. …”
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Australian elective surgery patients’ pre-operative preparation, health literacy, learning preferences and knowledge resource needs: A cross-sectional survey by Cory Williams, Jed Duff, Chloe Tanagan

“…Limited information exists about Australian surgical patients’ health literacy levels, learning preferences and knowledge resource needs. Design and methods: This cross-sectional waiting room survey investigated patient health literacy, preferred education mode and learning styles among elective surgery patients. …”
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Preseptal and orbital cellulitis at the Philippine General Hospital by Harvey S. Uy, MD, Prospero Ma. C. Tuaño, MD

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