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Awareness About Keratoconus and Its Relation With Eye Rubbing: A Cross‐Sectional Study in Riyadh

open access: yesHealth Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease affecting the cornea, the clear dome‐ shaped structure at the front of the eye. In keratoconus, the cornea thins and bulges outward into a cone shape, leading to loss of visual acuity. The aetiology of keratoconus remains unclear, but it involves both genetic and environmental factors.
Omar Alhadlaq S   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sociodemographic and Clinical Determinants of Glaucoma in a Sub‐Saharan African Population: A Case‐Control Study

open access: yesHealth Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, with a disproportionate burden in Sub‑Saharan Africa. Identifying sociodemographic and clinical determinants is critical for early detection and prevention. This study identified glaucoma risk factors in Ghanaians and evaluated their prognostic significance ...
Angelina Ampong   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

High‐Purity Functional Corneal Endothelial Cells From Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells via a Novel Wash‐Out Method

open access: yesMedComm, Volume 7, Issue 4, April 2026.
iPSC‐derived corneal endothelial cells purified via a novel wash‐out method show high functional fidelity, resemble primary CECs, and restore corneal clarity in vivo, offering a scalable alternative to donor transplantation. ABSTRACT Corneal endothelial failure can cause blindness, with transplantation as the only treatment.
Eun‐Ah Ye   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Homeobox Genes: Classification, Regulation, Biological Functions, and Diseases

open access: yesMedComm, Volume 7, Issue 4, April 2026.
Overview of the homeobox gene superfamily and its pathophysiological roles. The homeobox superfamily comprises several major classes, including ANTP, PRD, TALE, LIM, POU, and others. Among these, the HOX clusters (A–D) play critical roles in embryonic development specifically in conferring cellular identity, regulating morphogenesis, and guiding axial ...
Maedeh Dadzadi   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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