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Transforming ocular surface stem cell research into successful clinical practice

open access: yesIndian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014
It has only been a quarter of a century since the discovery of adult stem cells at the human corneo-scleral limbus. These limbal stem cells are responsible for generating a constant and unending supply of corneal epithelial cells throughout life, thus ...
Virender S Sangwan   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Proteomic Profiling of Plasma to Uncover Novel Intervention Targets and Prognostic Biomarkers for Chronic Liver Diseases

open access: yesDiabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, Volume 28, Issue 6, Page 5029-5042, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Aims The burden of chronic liver disease (CLD) is increasing. This study aims to identify protein markers for CLD and its progression, and develop a protein‐based risk prediction model. Materials and Methods We used proteome‐wide Mendelian randomization (MR), Bayesian colocalization and summary‐data‐based MR with proteomic data from deCODE ...
Xinxuan Li   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Changing paradigms of anti-VEGF in the Indian scenario

open access: yesIndian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014
Anti-vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF) agents have revolutionized the treatment of retinal diseases. Use of anti-VEGF agents in the Indian Scenario present some unique challenges considering the absence of compounding pharmacies, poor penetrance
P Mahesh Shanmugam
doaj   +1 more source

Smoke from cigarette tip is more toxic than main inhaled smoke [PDF]

open access: yesBMJ, 2005
Unpublished research by the tobacco industry shows that inhaled “sidestream” cigarette smoke–the smoke that rises from the tip of the burning cigarette between puffs–is more toxic than the “mainstream” smoke inhaled by the smoker. ![][1] Lighting up: the smoke from someone else's cigarette may be more toxic than your own Credit: PAT SULLIVAN/AP ...
openaire   +1 more source

Comparison of saccadic reaction time between normal and glaucoma using an eye movement perimeter

open access: yesIndian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014
Aim: To compare the saccadic reaction time (SRT) in both the central and peripheral visual field in normal and glaucomatous eyes using eye movement perimetery (EMP).
Deepmala Mazumdar   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Screening for visual impairment: Outcome among schoolchildren in a rural area of Delhi

open access: yesIndian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2012
Background: Uncorrected refractive errors are the main cause of vision impairment in school-aged children. The current study focuses on the effectiveness of school eye screening in correcting refractive errors. Objectives: 1.
Neeti Rustagi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

EXPOSURE TO CIGARETTE SMOKE AND ITS IMPACT ON THE OVARIAN FOLLICLE POPULATION: MECHANISMS OF FOLLICLE LOSS [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Cigarette smoking is a lifestyle behaviour associated with adverse reproductive health effects including premature exhaustion of the follicle population and premature menopause; however, the mechanisms mediating its effects on follicle loss are largely ...
Gannon, Anne M.
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Association between exposure to environmental pollutants and increased oral health risks, a comprehensive review

open access: yesFrontiers in Public Health
The burden of disease and death attributable to environmental pollution is a growing public health challenge worldwide, particularly in developing countries.
Li Zhu   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Delivery of Smoke Toxicants from Cigarettes Made in Developed and Developing Countries: a comparison of U.S. full flavor and ultra light brands with Syrian cigarettes

open access: yes, 2005
Clinical research is needed to understand how cigarette toxicant yield affects smoker toxicant exposure. While there is much clinical research on yield and exposure in developed countries, there is little in developing countries.
Anderson, Lynn M
core   +1 more source

The effects of electronic cigarette smoking in adolescents [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), or electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), are battery-powered handheld devices designed to aerosolize a solution of nicotine and other chemicals for inhalation.
Choe, Jane
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