Neuroprotective Activity of Rasayana Formulation and Effect of Shigru Pallava Eye Drops on Intraocular Pressure as an Add-on Therapy Compared to the Standard of Care in Primary Ope... by Manjusha Rajagopala, Deenadayal Devarajan

“…Additionally, topical Arka (distilled extract) of Shigru Pallava (SP) has been used traditionally for glaucoma and may have an IOP-lowering effect. Methods This is an open-label, two-arm, parallel-group randomized controlled trial with a 2:3 (control: intervention) allocation ratio. …”
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New options for treating acute pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy by O.V. Pylypenko, O.V. Kravets

“…The aim of our study was to compare and evaluate the effectiveness of postoperative pain control when using multimodal analgesia and when combining it with a right-sided QL block in patients with acute cholecystitis who underwent laparoscopic surgery. Materials and methods. We examined 62 patients with acute cholecystitis who underwent laparoscopic surgery. …”
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Resting-State Functional MRI Reveals Altered Seed-Based Connectivity in Diabetic Osteoporosis Patients by Li J, Liu M, Qin J, An Y, Zheng X, Mohamad NS, Ramli I

“…This study aims to further explore the abnormal functional connectivity between different brain regions based on the team’s previous research.Methods: Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) data were obtained from 14 participants diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and osteoporosis. …”
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Åfficacy of nutraceutical drug in the intermediate and wet forms of age-related macular degeneration by E. N. Eskina, A. V. Belogurova, A. A. Gvetadze, A. S. Smorchkova

“…The effectiveness of nutraceutical drug containing oxycarotenoids, vitamins and trace elements, aimed at inhibiting the progression of the dry form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has been demonstrated in clinical studies.The purpose of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of long-term use of a nutraceutical drug in reducing the risk of intermediate AMD evolving into wet AMD, and assess whether it is worth using in patients with wet AMD to reduce the average yearly number of intravitreal injections of angiogenesis inhibitors.Materials and methods. In the first part of the study, we monitored 46 patients with intermediate AMD threatening the progression of the disease (those with multiple confluent drusen, drusenoid, pigment epithelium detachment) for a year: some of them received the drug while others had no nutraceutical support. …”
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The clinical outcomes of lamellar keratomileusis in patients with human immunodeficiency virus positivity by Bo Mei, Yu Li, Dian Zhao, Dan Su, Chun-Yang Zhou, Yue-Hua Zhou

“…We sought to assess the safety, efficacy, predictability, and stability of lamellar keratomileusis in patients with HIV. Methods A study was conducted with 14 patients (28 eyes) HIV-positive patients at Ineye Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, who underwent lamellar keratomileusis. …”
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Analysis of retinal microstructure and electrophysiology in eyes following pars plana vitrectomy and membrane peeling for vitreomacular interface disorders by I-Hsien Chen, Meng-Syuan Li, Chia-Li Tseng, Hung-Pin Tu, Shwu-Jiuan Sheu

“…Abstract Purpose To investigate the relationship between retinal structural biomarkers using spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) and macular function before and after surgery. Methods Forty-four eyes of 44 patients were included. …”
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The Vascular Architecture of Macular Neovascularization in Age-Related Macular Degeneration as a Predictor of Therapy Requirements: A 3-Year Longitudinal Analysis by Michael Grün, Kai Rothaus, Martin Ziegler, Clemens Lange, Albrecht Lommatzsch, Henrik Faatz

“…This study aimed to analyze the vascular characteristics of macular neovascularizations (MNVs) to identify potential biomarkers that could predict the required injection frequency throughout the disease course. <b>Methods:</b> In all patients, the initial diagnosis of nAMD was confirmed using optic coherence tomography (OCT), fluorescein angiography, and OCT angiography (OCTA). …”
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Indications and Outcomes of Intraocular Lens Explantation in a Tertiary Eyecare Center in Hungary between 2006 and 2020 by Márton Magyar, Nóra Szentmáry, László Ujváry, Gábor László Sándor, Frank Schirra, Zoltán Zsolt Nagy, Gábor Tóth

“…Our study aimed to evaluate the indications and outcomes of intraocular lens (IOL) explantation surgeries in a tertiary eyecare center in Hungary. Materials and Methods. This retrospective study included all IOL explantation surgeries performed between 2006 and 2020 at the Department of Ophthalmology of Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary. …”
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Effect of femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery for cataracts after pars plana vitrectomy: a prospective randomized controlled study by Lin Wen, Hao Lian, Yi Liu, Bin Wei, Yan Deng, Jianqi Hu, Ying Wu, Min Zhang, Yaoqin Fan, Li Xu

“…Abstract Objective To compare the efficacy of femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) and conventional phacoemulsification surgery (CPS) in treating postvitrectomy cataracts. Methods Prospective randomized controlled study. Patients who underwent cataract surgery after pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) were randomly divided into the FLACS group and the CPS group. …”
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[Translated article] Subchondral bone damage has no influence in 12-week clinical outcome in patients with knee osteoarthritis treated with intraarticular platelet-rich plasma: A r... by R. Escribano Rey

“…Objective: To determine if subchondral bone damage can influence the clinical results of intraarticular platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) treatment in knee osteoarthritic patients. Material and methods: A retrospective review of patients treated with intraarticular PRP injections for knee osteoarthritis who previously underwent a magnetic resonance (MR) of the knee was performed. …”
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Prevalence of HIV drug resistance among patients experiencing first-line treatment failure in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Melashu Balew, Gedefaw Abeje, Alemtsehay Mekonnen, Getu Degu

“…Therefore, the objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to estimate the pooled prevalence of HIV1 drug resistance among patients experiencing first-line treatment failure in Ethiopia. Methods Primary studies were searched from PubMed, SCOPUS, Embase, Google Scholar and online libraries. …”
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Opioid sparing anesthesia in patients with liver cirrhosis undergoing liver resection: a controlled randomized double-blind study by Eman Sayed Ibrahim, Ahmed A. Metwally, Mohamed Abdullatif, Essam A. Eid, Mahmoud G. Mousa, Amany A. Sultan

“…We aimed to investigate the potential peri-operative opioid-sparing effects of intra-operative dexmedetomidine and ketamine infusions in patients with Child A liver cirrhosis undergoing liver resection. Methods This study was a randomized controlled double-blind trial. 92 adult patients of both sex with Child class (A) liver cirrhosis aged 18 to 65 years entering and completing the study. …”
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A novel founder variant in BEST1 gene causing autosomal recessive bestrophinopathy by Nagham Maher Elbagoury, Caroline Atef Tawfik, Asmaa Fawzy Abdel-Aleem, Heba Mahmoud Fathy, Dina Nabil Baddar, Mona Lotfi Essawi

“…Fundus examination reveals widespread retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) disturbance, vitelliform deposits in the posterior pole (more clearly visualized with fundus autofluorescence), and macular fluid accumulation. …”
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Corneal Asphericity and Higher-Order Aberrations after FS-LASIK and Trans-PRK for Myopia by Yuan Wu, Shuhan Wang, Guiqin Wang, Shaozhen Zhao, Ruihua Wei, Yue Huang

“…To compare the corneal asphericity and higher-order aberrations (HOAs) of femtosecond laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (FS-LASIK) with Smart Pulse Technology (SPT) assisted transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (Trans-PRK) for myopia and myopic astigmatism correction. Methods. This prospective study analyzed 88 eyes of 44 patients treated with FS-LASIK and 64 eyes of 32 patients treated with Trans-PRK. …”
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Shared Medical Appointments in Heart Failure for Post Acute Care Follow‐Up: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Tracey H. Taveira, Lisa B. Cohen, Sherry K. Laforest, Karen Oliver, Melanie Parent, Rene Hearns, Sherry L. Ball, Sandesh Dev, Wen‐Chih Wu

“…It is unknown whether HF‐SMAs can improve overall and cardiac health status for high‐risk patients with HF discharged from acute care. Methods and Results A 3‐site, open‐label, randomized‐controlled‐trial was conducted. …”
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Micropulse Cyclophotocoagulation versus Ultrasound Cycloplasty in a Tertiary Eye Care Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Alasqah AA, Alonazi RH, Alamoudi SA, Alotaiby ND

“…At each visit, data was collected on intraocular pressure (IOP), corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), medications and possible complications. …”
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A Deep Learning Framework for the Classification of Brazilian Coins by Debabrata Swain, Viral Rupapara, Amro Nour, Santosh Satapathy, Biswaranjan Acharya, Shakti Mishra, Ali Bostani

“…At the same time, image-based methods rely on other properties like color, shape, and edge. …”
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The Feasibility of a Music Therapy Respiratory Telehealth Protocol on Long COVID Respiratory Symptoms by Jingwen Zhang, Joanne V. Loewy, Lisa Spielman, Zijian Chen, Jonathan M. Raskin

“…Objective: This study aims to investigate the feasibility of an online music therapy protocol for individuals previously diagnosed with COVID-19, focusing on their perceptions of their respiratory symptoms and the intervention’s impact on psychosocial measures. Methods: A within-subject experimental design was applied to examine an eight-week weekly online music therapy protocol, including singing, wind instrument playing, and music visualizations. …”
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Sequencing and Integration of Cervical Manual Therapy and Vestibulo-oculomotor Therapy for Concussion Symptoms: Retrospective Analysis by Christopher Kevin Wong, Lauren Ziaks, Samantha Vargas, Tessia DeMattos, Chelsea Brown

“…# Background After concussion many people have cervicogenic headache, visual dysfunction, and vestibular deficits that can be attributed to brain injury, cervical injury, or both. …”
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Comorbidities, clinical outcome and rate of herpes simplex positive PCR in patients with keratitis, corneal erosions and ulcers by Mhd Hosam Dandachli, Anna-Karina B. Maier, Jörg Hofmann, Tina Dietrich-Ntoukas

“…The aim of the study is to investigate the HSV-PCR-positive smear rate, the ocular and systemic comorbidities and the impact of these comorbidities on the clinical outcome in a group of patients with pathologic corneal findings such as keratitis, persistent epithelial defects and corneal ulcers. Methods In this retrospective study, we recruited 194 eyes who underwent PCR testing for HSV-1 DNA in our tertiary eye clinic from 2015 to 2021 due to suspected HSK. …”
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