A comparative study between amniotic membrane transplantation and topical mitomycin-C in recurrent pterygium management by Ahmed F. El-Shahed, Fawzi S El-Shahed, Walid A Yousef, Reem F El-Shahed

“…Aim The aim of this study was to compare the outcome of amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) and topical mitomycin-C (MMC) in the management of recurrent pterygia. Patients and methods This is a retrospective study that included 40 cases of recurrent pterygia. …”
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The Utility of Virtual Reality in Ophthalmology: A Review by Ahuja AS, Paredes III AA, Eisel ML, Ahuja SA, Wagner IV, Vasu P, Dorairaj S, Miller D, Abubaker Y

“…Barriers to the widespread implementation of VR include high initial capital cost, limited sample sizes for research studies, and discrepancies between VR visual field and real-world clinical practice. Future research in streamlining VR methods to be more accessible and cost-effective has the potential to overcome these challenges. …”
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Towards integrating imaging and immunology in glioblastoma: mapping blood immune system metrics to tumor magnetic resonance image data by Johanna Heugenhauser, Carmen Visus, Johanna Buchroithner, Christine Marosi, Karl Rössler, Thomas Felzmann, Georg Widhalm, Sarah Iglseder, Martha Nowosielski, Friedrich Erhart

“…Apart from immunology, imaging is a major research frontier. The VASARI (Visually AcceSAble Rembrandt Images) MRI feature set is a system designed to enable consistent description of gliomas using a set of defined visual features and controlled vocabulary. …”
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One-year experience with latanoprostene bunod ophthalmic solution 0.024% in clinical practice: A retrospective observational study. by Chun-Mei Hsueh, Chen-Hsin Tsai, Jou-Chen Huang, Si-Huei Lee, Tsung-Jen Wang, Siao-Pei Guo

“…<h4>Purpose</h4>We evaluated the IOP-lowering efficacy and safety of latanoprostene bunod (LBN) ophthalmic solution 0.024% (Vyzulta®), the first topical nitric oxide-donating prostaglandin analog (PGA), in clinical practice.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>A retrospective medical chart review from July 2021 to July 2023 of patients with open-angle glaucoma receiving LBN with at least 1 year follow-up was conducted. …”
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Unraveling the impact of laser refractive surgery on corneal ectasia: an in silico study by Benedetta Fantaci, José Félix Rodriguez Matas, Vittoria Squartecchia, Lucia Vavassori, Begoña Calvo, Begoña Calvo

“…The proposed work investigates the relationship among three laser refractive surgeries (PRK, LASIK and SMILE), currently performed in clinical practice, and ectasia onset and progression by means of an in silico analysis.MethodsAn average 3D finite-element corneal model is developed and a pathological area, characterized by reduced stiffness of varying severity grades, is defined to analyze its influence on ectasia development and progression in the pre-surgical state. …”
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Parameters of oculomotor activity and cerebral hemodynamics in students with different types of autonomic reactivity while performing cognitive tasks by Anna I. Taleeva, Natalya V. Zvyagina, Olga E. Karyakina, Nikolay V. Popov, Tatyana V. Zotikova

“…AIM: To examine oculomotor activity and cerebral hemodynamics parameters in students with different types of autonomic reactivity while performing cognitive tasks. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study enrolled 110 students of the Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. …”
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Phybrata Digital Biomarkers of Age-Related Balance Impairments, Sensory Reweighting, and Intrinsic Fall Risk by Ralston JD, Stanley S, Roper JM, Ralston AB

“…., Chicago, IL, 60607, USACorrespondence: John D Ralston, Email john.ralston@neursantys.comObjective: To assess the utility of digital biomarkers derived from a head-mounted wearable physiological vibration acceleration (phybrata) sensor to quantify age-related balance impairments, sensory reweighting, and fall risks in older populations.Methods: Data were collected and analyzed from 516 participants aged 77.7 ± 8.0 yrs (min 51 yrs, max 98 yrs, 334 females, 182 males) in 4 residential senior living communities. …”
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Second Eye Syndrome: Patients&amp;rsquo; Perspectives Regarding First Eye versus Second Eye Phacoemulsification and Intraocular Lens Implantation Surgery by Alqudah A, Al-Dwairi R, Sharayah A, Al-Qudah NS, Almustafa YS, Al-Qudah A, Alharahsheh D, Al Awam RK, Al-Qudah H, Aleshawi A

“…This study aims to assess the subjective responses of pain, anxiety, duration of surgery, and recovery of patients who underwent bilateral uncomplicated cataract surgery.Methods: A cross-sectional design utilizing a well-structured questionnaire was adopted in this study. …”
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Peptide vaccine targeting mutated GNAS: a potential novel treatment for pseudomyxoma peritonei by Ben Davidson, Kjersti Flatmark, Annette Torgunrud, Karianne G Fleten, Hedvig V Juul, Nadia Mensali, Christin Lund-Andersen, Else Marit Inderberg

“…Otherwise, rare activating mutations in the GNAS oncogene are remarkably frequent in PMP and the mutated gene product, guanine nucleotide-binding protein α subunit (Gsα), is a potential tumor neoantigen, presenting an opportunity for targeting by a therapeutic cancer vaccine.Methods Tumor and blood samples were collected from 25 patients undergoing surgery for PMP (NCT02073500). …”
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Astragalus in Acute Pancreatitis: Insights from Network Pharmacology, Molecular Docking, and Meta-Analysis Validation by Xingxin Cao, Suqin Duan, Aiyi Li, Zhanlong He

“…This study aims to systematically elucidate the active compounds and molecular mechanisms underlying Astragalus’ therapeutic effects in AP, and provide clinical evidence supporting its efficacy. (2) Methods: TCMSP and Swiss Target Prediction identified drug targets; GeneCards, DrugBank, and OMIM provided disease targets. …”
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Efficacy of Intravitreal Dexamethasone Implant (Ozurdex^®) in Naïve and Refractory Patients with Different Morphological Subtypes of Diabetic Macular Edema by Panagiotis Stavrakas, Evita Evangelia Christou, Vasileios Nasikas, Chrysoula Koutsiouki, Athanasios Vakalis, Solon Asteriadis, Georgios D. Panos, Paris Tranos

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: To investigate anatomical and functional outcomes in different morphological subtypes of diabetic macular edema (DME) treated with an intravitreal dexamethasone implant (Ozurdex) over 6 months follow-up. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: A retrospective, comparative study on patients with DME who received an intravitreal dexamethasone implant. …”
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Efficacy and safety of fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant (0.2 µg/day) in patients with post-surgical inflammation associated with macular edema: a case series study by Maria Madeira, Ana Cabugueira, Helena Urbano, Miguel Cordeiro, Marta Guedes

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal (FAc) implant (0.2 µg/day) in patients with refractory PCME. Methods Retrospective, non-interventional, and single center study conducted on patients with PCME treated with 0.2 µg/day FAc implant. …”
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Choroidal Characteristics in 3- to 16-Year-Old Chinese Patients, Measured by Swept-Source OCT/OCT Angiography by Jiali Wu, PhD, Ning Wang, PhD

“…Subjects: A total of 656 eyes (360 children) were included in this study, comprising 143 myopic eyes, 151 emmetropic eyes, and 362 hyperopic eyes. Methods: Ocular biometric measurements, including BCVA, AL, and spherical equivalent (SE) were recorded. …”
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Glaucoma Home Monitoring Using Online Circular Contrast Perimetry Over 6 Months: Performance and Patient Attitudes in the Developing World Setting by Hoang TT, Mai TQ, Pham DT, Nguyen XT, Nguyen DA, Vu DT, Hoang HT, Skalicky SE

“…This study assessed the longitudinal performance and user feedback of home OCCP in an Asian population.Methods: Twenty glaucoma and fifteen healthy participants underwent a comprehensive ocular examination and visual field tests in clinic, using OCCP and standard automated perimetry. …”
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A Hypertrophic Distal Fascicle of the Anterior Tibiofibular Ligament is Associated with a High Rate of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus by James J. Butler MB BCh BAO, Grace W. Randall BS, Miki Dalmau-Pastor PhD, Charles Lin MD, Lauren Schoof MD, John G. Kennedy MD, MCh, MMSc, FFSEM, FRCS (Orth)

“…In addition, we sought to evaluate the anatomy of the ATiFL to fully elucidate its role in creating chondral wear of the talus. Methods: Retrospective chart review identified 40 patients who underwent arthroscopy of the anterior ankle joint for the management of anterior ankle impingement. …”
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Optical coherence tomography in the evaluation of structural changes in primary open-angle glaucoma with and without elevated intraocular pressure by Trenkić-Božinović Marija, Zlatanović Gordana, Jovanović Predrag, Veselinović Dragan, Đorđević-Jocić Jasmina, Radenković Marija, Resan Mirko

“…Methods. This prospective study included 38 patients (38 eyes) with primary open-angle glaucoma with normal intraocular pressure (NTG) and 50 patients (50 eyes) with primary open-angle glaucoma with elevated intraocular pressure (HTG), paired by the same degree of structural glaucomatous changes in the optic nerve head and by age. …”
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Role of Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator Receptor in the Regulation of Angiogenic Properties of Sca1+ Vasculogenic Progenitor Cells by К. V. Dergilev, Z. I. Tsokolaeva, I. B. Beloglazova, Yu. D. Vasilets, D. O. Traktuev, N. B. Kulbitsky, E. V. Parfenova

“…After acute ischemic injury, the accumulation of vasculogenic progenitor cells (8+2 and 27+7 cells per visual field, respectively; P = 0.032) and vascularization processes (85+11 and 166+25 capillaries per visual field, respectively; P = 0.033) were observed in myocardium of uPAR-/- animals, compared with wild-type animals. …”
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STRATEGI KOMUNIKASI PEMASARAN DAZZLE DALAM MENINGKATKAN BRAND AWARENESS MELALUI MEDIA SOSIAL INSTAGRAM @PROMODAZZLE by Auni Candra Trianaputri, Suranto Aw

“…This research uses qualitative methods with a descriptive approach. The data collection of this research were interview and documentation techniques. …”
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Comparative efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT), ranibizumab, aflibercept monotherapy, and combination therapies for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy: a network meta-analysis o... by Miguel A. Quiroz-Reyes, Erick A. Quiroz-Gonzalez, Miguel A. Quiroz-Gonzalez, Virgilio Lima-Gomez

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of combination treatments that include antivascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents, such as ranibizumab and aflibercept, along with photodynamic therapy (PDT), in comparison to monotherapy options for managing PCV. Methods A comprehensive literature search was performed in PubMed, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library, following the PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Tracing Missing Surgical Specimens: A Quality Improvement Strategy for Adverse Events Based on Root Cause Analysis by Huang LL, Yang JH, Hong WW, Wang BL, Chen HF

“…This event underscored systemic vulnerabilities in specimen handling processes and catalyzed an investigation into how healthcare systems manage medical errors to uphold patient safety.Methods: Using root cause analysis (RCA), we dissected the workflow gaps and organizational factors contributing to the specimen loss. …”
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