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Prevalence and risk factors of exposure keratopathy among critically ill patients: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Nursing Open
Aims To identify the incidence, prevalence and risk factors of exposure keratopathy (EK) among critically ill patients. Design Systematic review and meta‐analysis, in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 Statement. Methods The Cochrane Library, PubMed, Embase,
Yulu Chen, Jing He, Qiuping Wu, Shi Pu, Caiping Song   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fatal injuries in the slums of Nairobi and their risk factors: results from a matched case-control study. [PDF]

, 2011
Injuries contribute significantly to the rising morbidity and mortality attributable to non-communicable diseases in the developing world. Unfortunately, active injury surveillance is lacking in many developing countries, including Kenya. This study aims
Kyobutungi, Catherine, Catherine Kyobutungi, Abdhalah Kasiira Ziraba, Ziraba, Abdhalah Kasiira, Zulu, Eliya Msiyaphazi, Eliya Msiyaphazi Zulu   +5 more
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Rethinking brachycephaly: Anatomical implications and health considerations in lagomorphs

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Brachycephaly in domestic rabbits is increasingly perceived by welfare organizations as associated with significant health complications, particularly oral pathologies. Despite this perception, comparative anatomical research into rabbit brachycephaly is limited compared to that of dogs and cats, compelling an in‐depth examination of its ...
Helaina Cressy, Alice Nishigaki, Matthew C. Gage, Renato L. Previdelli   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Community perspectives on awareness, care-seeking, and implementation of a corneal ulcer prevention program in Nepal: a mixed-methods study

Global Health Action
Background A corneal ulcer prevention program trained Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) to diagnose and treat corneal abrasions in Nepal. Objective To understand community eyecare-seeking behavior, program awareness, and program perceptions ...
Kelly C. Nguyen, Puspa Giri, Sadhan Bhandari, Gopal Bhandari, Raghunadan Byanju, Ram Prasad Kandel, Binita Sharma, Bimal Poudyal, Pramod Bhatta, John P. Whitcher, Muthiah Srinivasan, Madan Upadhyay, Thomas M. Lietman, Carolyn Brandt, Jeremy D. Keenan, Kieran S. O’Brien   +15 more
doaj   +1 more source

Biomechanics of a Plant-Derived Sealant for Corneal Injuries. [PDF]

Transl Vis Sci Technol, 2023
Liu BS, Liao M, Wagner WL, Khalil HA, Chen Z, Ackermann M, Mentzer SJ.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Potential-driven electrochemical clearing of ex vivo acidic corneal injuries

Introduction: Acidic corneal injuries pose a serious clinical challenge, often resulting in significant ocular damage and vision impairment. This study evaluates the efficacy of potential-driven electrochemical clearing (P-ECC) for treating acute acidic ...
Kim, Daniel, Youssefi, Ila, Hill, Michael G, Liu, Lauren, Wong, Brian JF, Chen, Zhongping, Jin, Wei   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Clock Genes Regulate Ca2+ Signaling and Mitochondrial Bioenergetics to Inhibit Sjögren Disease

Arthritis &Rheumatology, EarlyView.
Objective Although Ca2+ signaling and metabolism have been identified as key determinants for the development of Sjögren disease (SjD), the intricate connection between them and salivary gland physiology remains poorly understood. Methods Fluorescence‐based Ca2+ imaging, RNA sequencing, and mitochondrial activity were used to investigate the effects of
Viktor R. Drel, Manigandan Venkatesan, Rahul S. Jasrotia, Yuyang Sun, Viviane Nascimento da Conceicao, Neelanjan Vishnu, Shankara N. Varadarajan, Venugopal R. Bovilla, Rajender K. Motiani, Shobhan Gaddameedhi, Bibhuti B. Mishra, Muniswamy Madesh, Brij B. Singh   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Our Experience of Optimizing Outcomes in Open Globe Injuries: A Retrospective Case Series

TNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research
Purpose: Ocular injuries frequently result in significant eye-related health issues, often leading to severe and sometimes irreversible vision impairment.
Shilpa Umarani, Pooja Hatti, B N Nanda, Lekha Ravikumar   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Potential-Driven Electrochemical Clearing of Ex Vivo Alkaline Corneal Injuries. [PDF]

Transl Vis Sci Technol, 2022
Dilley KK, Borden PA, Qu Y, Heidari AE, Prasad KR, Li Y, Sun CH, Chen Z, Kim S, Hill MG, Wong BJF.   +10 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Ear, Nose and Throat Injuries at Bugando Medical Centre in Northwestern Tanzania: A Five-Year Prospective Review of 456 Cases. [PDF]

, 2013
Injuries to the ear, nose and throat (ENT) regions are not uncommon in clinical practice and constitute a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in our setting. There is dearth of literature on this subject in our environment.
Gilyoma, Japhet M, Chalya, Phillipo L, Japhet M Gilyoma, Phillipo L Chalya   +3 more
core   +2 more sources