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Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2012 We report a rare case of massive orbital myiasis following recent lid injury, occurring in the empty socket of an elderly lady, who had concurrent scalp pediculosis. The orbital myiasis was effectively treated with the broad-spectrum antiparasitic agent,
Neelam Puthran +3 more
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Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2012 Congenital anterior staphyloma entails grave visual prognosis. The majority of reported patients have undergone enucleation. We report a promising result of staphylectomy with implantation of a keratoprosthesis and a glaucoma drainage device in a seven ...
Bhaskar Srinivasan +4 more
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A descriptive study of the perceptions and behaviours of waterpipe use by university students in the Western Cape, South Africa [PDF]
, 2013 Background: Waterpipe smoking started as a cultural phenomenon but has become a social phenomenon. Hookah cafes are an increasingly popular venue for socializing. Studies suggest that waterpipe users perceive smoking the waterpipe as less addictive and
Daniels, Karin E., Roman, Nicolette V.
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Cytokines and Biologics in non-infectious autoimmune uveitis: Bench to Bedside
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014 Intraocular inflammatory eye disease is one of the important causes of ocular morbidity. Even though the prevalence of uveitis is less common in relation to diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma or age related macular degeneration, the complexity and ...
Rupesh Agrawal +4 more
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ObjectivesThis paper describes the effects of non-tobacco, physical cigarette design features on smoke emissions, product appeal, and smoking behaviors \u2013 3 factors that determine smoker\u2019s exposure and related health risks.MethodsWe reviewed ...
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Effect of magnesium hydroxide as cigarette paper filler to reduce cigarette smoke toxicity
Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, 1996 The use of magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH) 2 ) was proposed as a filler to replace part of the calcium carbonate (CaCO 3 ) in cigarette paper and reduce the toxicity of the smoke from cigarettes. Physical property changes and smoke reducing ability of this possible substitution were effectively studied.
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IntroductionCrotonaldehyde is an \u3b1,\u3b2-unsaturated carbonyl compound that is a potent eye, respiratory, and skin irritant. Crotonaldehyde is a major constituent of tobacco smoke and its exposure can be quantified using its urinary metabolite N ...
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Effectively Regulating E-Cigarettes and Their Advertisingāand the First Amendment [PDF]
, 2015 If tobacco smoking did not exist in the United States, there would be no reason, from a public health perspective, to allow addictive, nicotine-containing e-cigarettes to be marketed and sold. Because e-cigarette use, by itself, is neither beneficial nor
Lindblom, Eric N
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Relationship between the molecular composition, visible light absorption, and health-related properties of smoldering woodsmoke aerosols [PDF]
, 2019 Organic aerosols generated from the smoldering combustion of wood critically impact air quality and health for billions of people worldwide; yet, the links between the chemical components and the optical or biological effects of woodsmoke aerosol (WSA ...
Denison, MS +7 more
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Surfactant protein D prevents mucin overproduction in airway goblet cells via SIRPĪ±
Scientific ReportsMucin overproduction is a common feature of chronic airway diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and exacerbates their underlying respiratory condition.
Kentaro Hata +7 more
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