Duration of the hypotensive effect of modified transscleral cyclophotocoagulation in patients with diabetic neovascular glaucoma by O. V. Guzun, O. S. Zadorozhnyy, I. O. Nasinnyk, Wael Chargui, A. R. Korol

“…Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (DR) was found in 31/46 patients (67%) and the fundus could not be visualized in 15/46 patients (33%). Nine patients (20%) had a history or retinal laser photocoagulation and no pattern vision. …”
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Asperulosidic acid inhibits the PI3K/Akt/NF-κB pathway to suppress endotoxin-induced uveitis by Yong Du, Jing Lu, Lujia Feng, Long Zhao, Ping Wu, Yuxia He, Linbin Zhou, Xing Wang, Hui Peng

“…IntroductionUveitis, a severe inflammatory disease affecting the uvea, is associated with visual impairment and irreversible blindness. Asperulosidic Acid (ASPA), derived from Hedyotis diffusa, is known for its notable anti-inflammatory and antioxidant characteristics.MethodsThe present study explored the potential anti-inflammatory effects and the fundamental processes of ASPA by injecting it or a placebo into the vitreous of rats with endotoxin-induced uveitis (EIU). …”
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Refractive errors in premature infants with retinopathy of prematurity after anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapy by Vujanović Milena S., Stanković-Babić Gordana Lj., Oros Ana, Zlatanović Gordana D., Jovanović Predrag, Cekić Sonja P., Tomašević Branislav, Đorđević-Jocić Jasmina M.

“…Research into the longer-term refractive outcomes is necessary with observation of the biometric components, visual acuity, and the visual field in order to monitor the real effects of this therapy.…”
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Latent Cytomegalovirus Infection Is Associated With Impaired Left Ventricular Function After ST‐Segment–Elevation Myocardial Infarction by Luke Spray, Alasdair McIntosh, Peter J. McCartney, Peter W. Macfarlane, Annette Maznyczka, Paul Welsh, Colin Berry, Ioakim Spyridopoulos

“…Over 3 months, patients who were cytomegalovirus‐positive had less improvement in health‐related quality of life (change in EuroQol 5‐Dimension visual analog scale: +3.38 versus +9.93; adjusted P<0.001). …”
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Abstract 265: A Curious Case Of Acute Binocular Diplopia, Ischemic Stroke Of The Interstitial Nucleus Of Cajal by Hamza M. Ahmed, Ahmad Al‐Awwad

“…Lesions of these interstitial nuclei and their tracts may produce vertical and torsional gaze‐holding deficits such as impairments in the vertical vestibulo‐occular reflex, hypertropia, counter‐rolling of the eyes, superior oblique palsy, and see‐saw and torsional nystagmus. Methods Case report and review of literature Results 45‐year‐old, right‐handed woman with history of turner syndrome, anemia, nephrolithiasis, horseshoe kidney, premature ovarian failure on hormone replacement therapy (HRT), suspected adrenal mass of undetermined significant, and degenerative disk disease presented to the emergency department with complaints of acute binocular diplopia and dizziness clarified to be sensation of the ground/objects bobbing in visual field. …”
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Research on the Anxiety and Depression of Patients with Mechanical Ocular Injuries: A Cross-Sectional Study by Li M, Wang Y, Chen H, Zheng F, Su Z, Li J, Yan H

“…The positive rates of anxiety and SAS total scores of individuals with mild visual impairment were significantly higher than those with low vision (p< 0.01) and blindness (p< 0.05). …”
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Quantitative Assessment of En&amp;#x2011;face OCT&amp;#x2011;Derived Minimum Intensity Fluid Changes Following Ranibizumab Biosimilar Therapy in Macular Neovascularization Secondar... by Sheth JU, Bhopalka AK, Meshram B, Karande S

“…Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and the proportions of eyes with subretinal fluid (SRF), intraretinal fluid (IRF), and subretinal hyperreflective material (SHRM) were assessed. …”
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Attenuation of neutrophil adhesion and formation of neutrophil extracellular traps by pooled human immune globulins by Vidhya R. Rao, Vidhya R. Rao, Sana Iqbal, Bradford A. Young, Christine Mun, Christine Mun, Sandeep Jain, Sandeep Jain, Simon Kaja, Simon Kaja, Simon Kaja

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Temptation at every corner: exploring public perceptions of food cues and policy support for governmental food cue regulation in outdoor public spaces by Tamika M. Wopereis, Sanne K. Djojosoeparto, Frédérique C. Rongen, Sanne C. Peeters, Emely de Vet, Maartje P. Poelman

“…It also aimed to explore residents’ perceptions of food cues’ influence on eating behaviour to gain insight into the acceptability of food cues and support for governmental food cue regulation. Methods An exploratory study was conducted among 101 adults who photographed outdoor visual food cues in their municipality and answered survey questions about the food cues using a bespoke app (‘myfoodenvironment’). …”
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Pregnancy-induced thrombotic thrombocytopoenic purpura (TTP) complicated by atypical posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) and acute pancreatitis by Rithik Naik Korra, Nikhil Kumar Balagoni

“…Pregnancy is a known trigger for TTP because of increased von Willebrand factor levels and decreased ADAMTS13 activity.1 Distinguishing TTP from other pregnancy-related thrombotic microangiopathies, such as Haemolysis, Elevated Liver Enzymes, Low Platelets (HELLP) syndrome and preeclampsia, is crucial for timely intervention.2 We present a case of a pregnant woman diagnosed with TTP complicated by posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), acute kidney injury (AKI) and acute pancreatitis. Materials and Methods: A 28-year-old gravida 2, para 1 woman presented with seizures, vomiting, fever, decreased fetal movement and visual impairment. …”
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Natural Bioactive Compounds Promote Cell Apoptosis in Gastric Cancer Treatment: Evidence from Network Pharmacological Study and Experimental Analysis by Yan Wang, Haiyang Wang, Shun Xu

“…Subsequently, the drug/target/pathway network was established and visualized using Cytoscape software. Then, Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genome (KEGG) enrichment analyses were used to predict the potential genes and pathways of gastric cancer. …”
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Tightrope vs. hook plate fixation for acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Brandon Lim, MB, BCh, Ariel Chai, MB, BCh, Samher Jassim, MB, BCh, Mohamed Shaalan, MD

“…Conversely, TR fixation had better visual analog scale scores and smaller postoperative CCD. …”
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Changes in Major Retinal Blood Vessel Position Outside the Optic Nerve Head in Glaucomatous Eyes by Zahra Karjou, Shahin Yazdani, Behrouz Alizadeh Savareh, Bahareh Kheiri, Fatemeh Radinmehr

“…Eyes with VD outside the ONH have lower visual acuity, greater cupping, and require glaucoma surgery more often, indicating more significant glaucoma severity or progression. …”
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Retinal clinical and morphofunctional changes in high myopia in combination with age-related macular degeneration of different stages by L. K. Moshetova, I. B. Alekseev, I. V. Vorobyeva, Yu. A. Nam

“…Purpose: an analysis of clinical and morphofunctional changes of the retina in high myopia combined with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) of various stages.Materials and methods. We examined 45 patients (87 eyes, mean age 60 years) with high myopia (ave. spherical equivalent (SE) of refraction -11.0 D [-15.0; -7.125]) and the “dry” form of AMD, categories AREDS 1, 2, 3. …”
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Comparative Analysis of a New Device-Assisted Mini-Incision Versus Conventional Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Retrospective Study of 109 Cases by Guo T, Li C, Tian D, Gao R, Yu K, Sun N, Yang J, Bai J

“…Clinical outcomes, including pinch strength, grip strength, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score, two-point discrimination (2-PD), Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) score, and Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ), were evaluated at 1, 3, and 6 months postoperatively. …”
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The Halo Vest Immobilization for Craniocervical Junction Tuberculosis: A Comparison of Treatment Options by Yunfeng Wu, Xiyou Yang, Long Yu, Ning Liu, Shangjie Yang, Xu Cui

“…Outcomes were evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS‐neck), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and radiographic stability (assessed via X‐ray and CT). …”
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New opportunities for preclinical diagnostics of antitumor therapy cardiotoxicity: results of an observational study by Yu. A. Vasyuk, D. A. Vyzhigin, E. Y. Shupenina, E. O. Novosel, E. A. Ulyanova

“…A decrease in contractility was noted in all LV basal segments, visually displayed by a pale or even blue color along the circumference of the diagram, with the presence of compensatory hyperkinesia of LV apical segments. …”
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Clinical characteristics and surgical approach for pituitary granular cell tumors: a case series of six patients and literature review by Jun Liu, Jun Liu, Wenjun Zhang, Wenjun Zhang, Qianliang Huang, Xinyun Ye, Guanlin Huang

“…The most common clinical symptoms were headache and visual disturbances, each reported in five of the six patients. …”
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Anxiety and depression as potential risk factors for limited pain management in patients with elderly knee osteoarthritis: a cross-lagged study by Wenhao Yang, Guangyuan Ma, Jingchi Li, Taiyuan Guan, Dingchang He, Dujiang Yang, Guoyou Wang, Hui Shi

“…Outcome measures included the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain intensity, Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) for anxiety, and Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) for depression. …”
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Time-dependent personalized prognostic analysis by machine learning in biochemical recurrence after radical prostatectomy: a retrospective cohort study by Kodai Sato, Shinichi Sakamoto, Shinpei Saito, Hiroki Shibata, Yasutaka Yamada, Nobuyoshi Takeuchi, Yusuke Goto, Sazuka Tomokazu, Yusuke Imamura, Tomohiko Ichikawa, Eiryo Kawakami

“…To visualize prognostic factors and assess accuracy of the time course probability, we employed SurvSHAP(t) and time-dependent Area Under Cureve(AUC). …”
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