Aqueous Humor Cytokine Levels in Diabetic Macular Edema Patients with Cotton-Wool Spots by Young-Gun Park, Donghyun Jee, Jin-woo Kwon

“…To determine the characteristics of diabetic macular edema (DME) patients with cotton-wool spots (CWS). Methods. We classified 80 treatment-naïve DME patients according to whether or not they had CWS involving macula and then compared the concentrations of interleukin- (IL-) 1β, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, IL-17, placental growth factor, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM)-1 in the aqueous humor between the groups, as well as optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings, baseline characteristics, and intravitreal bevacizumab responsiveness. …”
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The effect of mesoporous silica doped with silver nanoparticles on glass ionomer cements; physiochemical, mechanical and ion release analysis by Syed Saad Bin Qasim, Ali Bmuajdad

“…Abstract Background The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effect of adding mesoporous silica with silver nanoparticles to conventional glass ionomer cements (GIC) on its, physical, chemical, mechanical properties and ion release analysis. Methods Synthesized mesoporous silica with silver nanoparticles were added in 1, 3 and 5% by weight to the liquid component of GIC forming three experimental groups and compared with plain GIC as control group. …”
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The Distribution of the Photoreceptor Outer Segment Length in a Healthy Population by Gamze Maden, Akin Cakir, Dilan Icar, Burak Erden, Selim Bolukbasi, Mustafa Elcioglu

“…To evaluate the effects of age and sex on the photoreceptor outer segment (PROS) length in healthy eyes, using spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). Methods. A total of 97 eyes of 97 healthy participants (spherical equivalent < ±1 diopters [D]) were scanned with SD-OCT. …”
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Comparison of two one-piece acrylic foldable intraocular lenses: Short-term change in axial movement after cataract surgery and its effect on refraction. by So Goto, Naoyuki Maeda, Kazuhiko Ohnuma, Toru Noda

“…The role of IOL axial movement on short-term refractive shift after cataract surgery was also evaluated.<h4>Methods</h4>This retrospective comparative study enrolled consecutive patients who had phacoemulsification with aspheric IOL implantation. …”
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CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS AND OUTCOMES OF RETINAL HEMORRHAGES IN INFANTS: A CASE SERIES by Ludmila V. Kogoleva, Elena N. Demchenko

“…Our aim was to analyze clinical forms, time frames of resolution and long-term clinical and functional outcomes of retinal hemorrhages in infants.Methods. All children with retinal hemorrhages, who applied to a premature baby room in the MRI of ED n. a. …”
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Lanthanum Complex with Neridronic Acid: Synthesis and Properties by A. V. Galantsev, D. V. Drobot, P. V. Dorovatovsky, V. N. Khrustalev

“…A new complex of lanthanum with 6-amino-1-hydroxyhexylidene-1,1-bisphosphonic acid (I) was obtained and characterized by various physicochemical methods (chemical analysis, IR spectroscopy, solid-phase 31P NMR spectroscopy, optical microscopy, PCA, DTA). …”
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Nickel and chromium levels in the saliva of a Saudi sample treated with fixed orthodontic appliances by Nabeel F. Talic, Hasan H. Alnahwi, Ali S. Al-Faraj

“…Aim: The aim of this study was to measure the amount of nickel (Ni) and chromium (Cr) released into the saliva of Saudi patients treated with fixed orthodontic appliances. Materials and methods: Ninety salivary samples were collected in a cross-sectional manner. …”
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Predicting macular hole surgery outcomes: Integrating preoperative OCT features with supervised machine learning statistical models by Ramesh Venkatesh, Priyanka Gandhi, Ayushi Choudhary, Gaurang Sehgal, Kanika Godani, Shubham Darade, Rupal Kathare, Prathiba Hande, Vishma Prabhu, Jay Chhablani

“…Purpose: To evaluate various supervised machine learning (ML) statistical models to predict anatomical outcomes after macular hole (MH) surgery using preoperative optical coherence tomography (OCT) features. Methods: This retrospective study analyzed OCT data from idiopathic MH eyes at baseline and at 1-month post-surgery. …”
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Interocular Asymmetry of Foveal Thickness in Parkinson Disease by Eric M. Shrier, Christopher R. Adam, Brian Spund, Sofya Glazman, Ivan Bodis-Wollner

“…Prospective case-control series. Methods. In vivo assessment of foveal thickness of 46 eyes of 23 PD patients and 36 eyes of 18 control subjects was studied using spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Soft Tissue Reaction to Titanium and Polyetheretherketone Customized Healing Abutments: a Split-Mouth Randomised Clinical Trial by Kakhramon Shomurodov, Rano Mirkhusanova

“…This study aimed to evaluate the peri-implant soft tissue response to customized healing abutments (CHAs) made of titanium and polyetheretherketone (PEEK). Methods. Titanium and PEEK CHAs were mounted on bone-level dental implants in bilateral edentulous patients in a randomized split-mouth study design. …”
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An Analysis of Wrist Motions During Daily Activities From a Directional Perspective: The Significance of Directions Beyond the Dart‐Throwing Motion by Qipei Wei, Shijie Jia, Shengfang Zhang, Xiaofeng Qiao, Zhixin Wang, Chang Liu, Shanlin Chen

“…This study aims to investigate the directional characteristics of wrist motions during ADL with optical motion capture technology. Method This is a basic science study. …”
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Carriage of stx2a differentiates clinical and bovine-biased strains of Escherichia coli O157. by Smriti Shringi, Carrie Schmidt, Kaya Katherine, Kelly A Brayton, Dale D Hancock, Thomas E Besser

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Stx-associated bacteriophage differences were identified by whole genome optical scans and characterized among >400 EHEC O157 clinical and cattle isolates by PCR.…”
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Extraction of built-up areas using Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 data with automated training data sampling and label noise robust cross-fusion neural networks by Yu Li, Patrick Matgen, Marco Chini

“…In recent years, there has been a growing interest in employing supervised machine learning and deep learning methods to map built-up areas using satellite SAR and optical data. …”
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Multitasking vision language models for vehicle plate recognition with VehiclePaliGemma by Nouar AlDahoul, Myles Joshua Toledo Tan, Raghava Reddy Tera, Hezerul Abdul Karim, Chee How Lim, Manish Kumar Mishra, Yasir Zaki

“…Existing LPR methods still require significant improvement, especially for distorted images. …”
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Myocardial infarction with nonobstructive coronary arteries: current state of the problem and diagnostic approaches by A. S. Shilova, A. V. Sherashov, E. S. Pershina, D. Yu. Shekochikhin, M. Yu. Gilyarov

“…Additionally, the causes of every case of MINOCA can be determined using intravascular visualization methods (optical coherence tomography, intravascular ultrasound imaging). …”
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Airborne radiometric data for digital soil mapping of peat at broad and local scales by Dave O’Leary, Colin Brown, Jim Hodgson, John Connolly, Louis Gilet, Patrick Tuohy, Owen Fenton, Eve Daly

“…., gaseous emission inventory reporting or soil organic carbon stock accounting. Traditional mapping methods include in-situ soil auger sampling or peat probing (for depth) while modern methods also incorporate satellite data (optical and radar). …”
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Quantitative Histopathological Analysis of Cervical Intra-Epithelial Neoplasia Sections: Methodological Issues by Martial Guillaud, Dennis Cox, Anais Malpica, Gregg Staerkel, Jasenka Matisic, Dirk Van Niekirk, Karen Adler‐Storthz, Neal Poulin, Michele Follen, Calum MacAulay

“…Linear discriminant analysis was used to assess the diagnostic information in three different feature sets to evaluate and compare staining intensity normalization methods. …”
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Archaeometric Studies on the Characterization and Deteriorations of Glass Artifacts of Su Terazisi and Kral Kızı Regions in Enez (Ainos) Excavation by Didem Çolak Büyüksoy, Ali Akın Akyol, Işıl Özsait Kocabaş

“…Micro-XRF and Polarized Energy Dispersive-X-Ray Fluorescence (PED-XRF), Scanning Electron MicroscopeEnergy Dispersive Spectrometry (SEM-EDS), and Raman (Confocal) Spectroscopy methods were used to determine the element and mineralogical contents, and the deterioration layer of the glass samples. …”
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Developing the Design for a Slotted Agricultural Sprayer and Studying Its Output Parameters by V. E. Slavkina, A. S. Sviridov, G. Arumugam, Y. A. Goncharova, R. M. Kasimov

“…The examination of the spray nozzles by an optical microscope revealed some differences in shape and size. …”
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A Statistical Approach for Characterizing the Behaviour of Roughness Parameters Measured by a Multi-Physics Instrument on Ground Surface Topographies: Four Novel Indicators by Clément Moreau, Julie Lemesle, David Páez Margarit, François Blateyron, Maxence Bigerelle

“…In addition, this method aims to provide a global and more generalizable alternative than traditional methods of uncertainty calculation, based on a thorough analysis of multi-parameter and statistical indexes.…”
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