The effects of the use of whitening mouthwash after home bleaching on the color stability and surface hardness of enamel by Iklima Mehmethanoglu, Ipek Cubukcu, Neslihan Celik, Pinar Gul

“…The impact of home bleaching agents on microhardness was not significantly different (p = 0.151). When we examined the impact of whitening mouthwashes on microhardness, in the Zoom group, no statistically significant difference was observed in surface hardness (p > 0.05). …”
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To Stitch or Not to Stitch, That Is the Question: Multi-Gaze Eye Topography Stitching Versus Single-Shot Profilometry by Wen-Pin Lin, Lo-Yu Wu, Wei-Ren Lin, Lynn White, Richard Wu, Arwa Fathy, Rami Alanazi, Jay Davies, Ahmed Abass

“…Purpose: To evaluate whether corneal topography map stitching can fully substitute the traditional single-shot capture methods in clinical settings. Methods: This record review study involved the measurement of corneal surfaces from 38 healthy subjects using two instruments: the Medmont Meridia, which employs a stitching composite topography method, and the Eye Surface Profiler (ESP), a single-shot measurement device. …”
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Clinical features and prognosis of carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the lacrimal gland: a comprehensive case series and literature review by Run-Zi Yang, Ming-Shen Ma, Rui Liu, Ting-Ting Ren, Jing Li, Nan Wang, Liang-Yuan Xu, Qi-Han Guo, Jian-Min Ma

“…There was no significant difference in the gender distribution. The incidence of CXPA bone destruction was approximately 57.7%, and the incidence of optic nerve involvement and extraocular muscle involvement was approximately 15.4% and 19.2%, respectively. …”
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Second-harmonic generation microscopy of murine scleral remodeling by collagenase and reparative collagen mimetic peptides by Daniel E. Savage, Daniel E. Savage, Aldo Tecse, Aldo Tecse, Jiaxi Zhou, James A. Germann, Mark R. Buckley, Mark R. Buckley, Robert O. Baratta, Brian J. Del Buono, Eric Schlumpf, Michael Telias, Michael Telias, Susana Marcos, Susana Marcos

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OCT Angiography Analysis of Retinal and Choroidal Flow after Proton Beam Therapy for Choroidal Melanoma by Su-Kyung Jung, MD, Edward H. Lee, MD, Kavita K. Mishra, MD, Inder K. Daftari, PhD, Susanna S. Park, MD, PhD

“…Participants: All patients seen at the study center between 2019 and 2024 who received PBRT for CM in 1 eye ≥1 year before enrollment with best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) >20/200, unremarkable contralateral eye, and agreed to participate. Methods: After a comprehensive eye examination, including BCVA, Optovue AngioVue was used to obtain the 4.5-mm optic disc and 6.0-mm macular OCT/OCT angiography (OCTA) images of both eyes. …”
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Clinical applications and diagnostic research of GFAP and NfL in MS and NMOSD: a meta-analysis by XueJuan Lin, JingYi Tong, WenJing Wu, XiaoFeng Pan

“…Methods We systematically searched China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), VIP database, Wanfang database, PubMed, Wiley online library, and web of science databases for relevant literature on GFAP in neuroimmune diseases, and the time limit for searching was from inception to December 1, 2024, and two evaluators independently assessed all the studies. …”
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Retinal Vessel Flicker Light Responsiveness and Its Relation to Analysis Protocols and Static and Metabolic Data in Healthy Subjects by Dmitri Artemiev, Christophe Valmaggia, Scott Tschuppert, Konstantin Kotliar, Cengiz Türksever, Margarita G. Todorova

“…These measurements were conducted at three specific retinal locations: within the superotemporal area—within a distance of less than one optic disk (OD) diameter to optic nerve head (ONH) (group 1); greater than one OD diameter to ONH (group 2); and areas near the ONH within the VesselMap region (group 3). …”
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Efficacy of trabeculectomy combined with collagen implant and mitomycin C compared to with mitomycin C alone in glaucoma: a retrospective cohort study by Medhat A Bakr, Ussama Alnaqib, Saleh S. Algamdi, Hatim Najmi, Askar K. Alshaibani, Moataza M. Abdel Wahab, Mohammed Barnawi, Abdulaziz I. AlSomali, Khalid B. Alburayk

“…AIM: To compare trabeculectomy with mitomycin C (MMC) alone to trabeculectomy with a combination of MMC and Ologen implant in glaucoma patients. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study including 94 eyes recruited in two groups [50 in the mitomycin C (MMC) group and 44 in the combined Ologen+MMC (OLO) group]. …”
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Phacoemulsification and Visco-synechiolysis With or Without Trabeculectomy Following Initial Management of Acute Primary Angle Closure: A Comparative Study by Mahdi Sharifzadeh Kermani, Mina Haj-mohammad Karimi, Ali Sharifi, Mahla Shadravan, Arash Daneshtalab, Amin Zand

“…Patients without signs of glaucomatous optic neuropathy (GON) underwent phacoemulsification and visco-synechiolysis (PV group). …”
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The Prevalence and Associations of Peripheral Retinopathy: Baseline Study of Guangzhou Office Computer Workers by Ting Zhang, Yajing Zuo, Yantao Wei, Wenbin Huang, Xuezhi Zhou, Rongjiao Liu, Lili Zhong, Manjuan Peng, Shaochong Zhang

“…To determine the prevalence of peripheral retinopathy and its associated risk factors among a sample of Guangzhou office computer workers. Methods. A cross-sectional study of Guangzhou Chinese computer workstations and operators in different departments and units of the Guangzhou Power Supply Bureau, China, in 2016. …”
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Can (dynamic) social norms encourage plant-based food purchases? a quasi-experimental study in real-world Dutch supermarkets by Sofia M. M. Wolfswinkel, Sanne Raghoebar, Josine M. Stuber, Emely de Vet, Maartje P. Poelman

“…The intervention supermarkets communicated dynamic norms textually on stickers and banners at different in-store locations (e.g. at the entrance, meat aisles). …”
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Perception of native vs. non-native language and non-speech sounds in one-week-old neonates: An fNIRS study by Yinchun Ma, Jianming Zhang, Ruochen Dang, Nan Wang, Yan Wang, Mei Yu, Mengmeng Chen, Peiting Shen, Quan Wang, Jinhua Huang

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Estimation of diurnal emissions of CO₂ from thermal power plants using spaceborne integrated path differential absorption (IPDA) lidar by X. Zhang, H. Yang, L. Bu, Z. Fan, W. Xiao, B. Chen, L. Zhang, S. Liu, Z. Wang, J. Liu, W. Chen, X. Lee

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Comparison of the Clinical Outcomes between Echelette Extended Range of Vision and Diffractive Bifocal Intraocular Lenses by Xin Liu, Xiaohui Song, Wei Wang, Yanan Zhu, Danni Lyu, Xingchao Shentu, Peiqing Chen, Yibo Yu, Ke Yao

“…Seventy-three eligible patients (109 eyes) received the implantation of echelette ERV IOL (Tecnis Symfony ZXR00) or diffractive bifocal IOL (Tecnis ZMB00). 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months after surgery, visual acuities at different distances were examined. At 3 months, defocus curves, contrast sensitivities (CSs) with and without glare, optic path difference (OPD) scans, and questionnaires were evaluated. …”
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Simulated Cam Morphology of the Hip Changes Sacroiliac Motion During Hip Motion and Loading in a Cadaveric Model by Mason E. Uvodich, M.D., Alex W. Hooke, M.A., Zachary V. Braig, M.D., Micah J. Nieboer, M.D., Evan M. Dugdale, M.D., William W. Cross, M.D., Aaron J. Krych, M.D., Mario Hevesi, M.D., Ph.D.

“…Hips were studied using a computed tomography–based optic metrology system and a 6 degree-of-freedom robot to exert an internal rotation torque at 3 different torque levels (6 N-m, 12 N-m, 18 N-m). …”
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Randomized Clinical Trial of Intraocular Pressure-Lowering Medications on Preventing Spikes in Intraocular Pressure Following Intravitreal Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor I... by Piriya Soomsawasdi, Kulawan Rojananuangnit, Eakkachai Arayangkoon, Ratchada Chantiwas, Sureeporn Pengrungreungwong, Nontakorn Preawsampran, Natnaree Tinpowong, Rujira Samakhararaksakul, Kanokwan Katkingkaew, Natthapuch Seekhum, Wanwisa Sathim

“…Mean IOP measurements between baseline and 30 min in the brimonidine/timolol two-drop regimen were not significantly different: 13.72 ± 4.63 vs 15.11 ± 4.39 mmHg, p = 0.096. …”
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Unraveling the genetic spectrum of inherited deaf-blindness in Portugal by Telma Machado, Telmo Cortinhal, Ana Luísa Carvalho, Francisco Teixeira-Marques, Rufino Silva, Joaquim Murta, João Pedro Marques

“…This study aimed to describe the genetic profile of combined inherited deaf-blindness in Portugal. Methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted at a tertiary hospital in Portugal. …”
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Research on the clinical and pathological characteristics of primary orbital neoplastic lesions with communication by Lian Wang, Jing Zhang, Shuo Zhang, Bin Li, Bentao Yang, Hongjuan Liu, Chunli Chen, Qiong Wu, Libin Jiang

“…Abstract Objective To comprehensively summarize the clinical and pathological characteristics of primary orbital neoplastic lesions with communication, thereby providing a solid basis for the diagnosis and treatment of such conditions. Method A retrospective analysis of clinical cases was conducted. …”
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Heterogeneity in willingness to share personal health information: a nationwide cluster analysis of 20,000 adults in Japan by Miho Sassa, Akifumi Eguchi, Keiko Maruyama-Sakurai, Takanori Fujita, Yumi Kawamura, Takayuki Kawashima, Yuta Tanoue, Daisuke Yoneoka, Hiroaki Miyata, Takanori Yamashita, Naoki Nakashima, Shuhei Nomura

“…This study investigated patterns in willingness to share personal health information among Japanese adults and identified factors influencing their sharing decisions. Methods A nationwide cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted among 20,000 Japanese adults in December 2023. …”
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VOLODYMYR VYNNYCHENKO’S PHILOSOPHICAL AND AESTHETIC VIEWS: THE EXPERIENCE OF FRENCH EXISTENTIAL by Galyna M. Syvachenko, Antonina V. Anistratenko

“…Attention is focused on outlining the similarities and differences between J.-P. Sartre, A. Camus and V. Vynnychenko’s worldviews and aesthetic views. …”
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