Frontiers in GeneticsObjectiveTo determine the genetic causes of monogenic inherited diseases in a couple using clinical whole exome sequencing (WES) and advise on their reproductive choices.MethodsWES was applied to a couple seeking reproductive advice, the female with ...
Yanan Wang +5 more
doaj +1 more source
Biomolecules, 2020 Cataracts of many different etiologies are associated with oxidation of lens components. The lens is protected by maintenance of a pool of reduced glutathione (GSH) and other antioxidants.
Oscar Jara +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Nrf2 as a target for prevention of age‐related and diabetic cataracts by against oxidative stress
Aging Cell, 2017 Cataract is one of the most important causes of blindness worldwide, with age‐related cataract being the most common one. Agents preventing cataract formation are urgently required.
Xiu-Fen Liu +8 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
Gamma-D crystallin gene (CRYGD) mutation causes autosomal dominant congenital cerulean cataracts [PDF]
, 2003 Congenital cataracts are a major cause of bilateral visual impairment in childhood. We mapped the gene responsible for autosomal congenital cerulean cataracts to chromosome 2q33-35 in a four generation family of Moroccan descent. The maximum lod score (7.
Abitbol, M. +11 more
core +2 more sources
Comparing Effects of Listening to Nature Sounds and Lavender Inhalation on Hemodynamic Parameters among Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery with Regional Anesthesia: A Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]
Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 2023 Background and purpose: Candidates for cataract surgery have high anxiety and worry for various reasons which may cause changes in their hemodynamic parameters. Maintaining hemodynamic stability during anesthesia and surgery is very important. This study
Reza Pourmohammad +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Optical properties of artificial intraocular lenses and considerations for additive manufacturing
Frontiers in MedicineCataracts, a leading cause of blindness in the world, are commonly treated by replacing the ocular lens with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL).
Bushra Brighesh +7 more
doaj +1 more source
The UK myotonic dystrophy patient registry: facilitating and accelerating clinical research [PDF]
, 2017 Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is the most frequent muscular dystrophy worldwide with complex, multi-systemic, and progressively worsening symptoms. There is currently no treatment for this inherited disorder and research can be challenging due to the ...
Atalaia, Antonio +18 more
core +4 more sources
Human Mutation, 2016 Congenital cataracts are a significant cause of lifelong visual loss. They may be isolated or associated with microcornea, microphthalmia, anterior segment dysgenesis (ASD) and glaucoma, and there can be syndromic associations.
A. Ma +15 more
semanticscholar +1 more source
Risk Factors of Cataract Incidence In Patients Men Age 40-55 Years At Pertamina Hospital Balikpapan
Window of Health, 2018 Cataracts occur due to opacities in the lens of the eye resulting in hanging of light into the eyeball, so the vision becomes blurred and over time can cause blindness. One of the most common causes of blindness worldwide is cataracts. Increased cases of
Andi Dewi Sari +2 more
doaj +1 more source
Associations of Humidity and Temperature With Cataracts Among Older Adults in China
Frontiers in Public Health, 2022 BackgroundThe burden of cataracts was substantial in the current aging world. However, few epidemiological studies have examined the associations between climate and weather conditions and cataract in older populations.
Xiaoyang Lv +5 more
doaj +1 more source