Yingxin Chen, Linlin Zhang, Zhiling Liu, Qiming Liu, Minghong Gao Department of Ophthalmology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Minghong GaoDepartment of Ophthalmology, General ...
Chen Y, Zhang L, Liu Z, Liu Q, Gao M
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The use of nerve growth factor in herpetic keratitis: a case report
Background We evaluate the role of nerve growth factor (NGF) eye drops to treat a herpetic corneal ulcer resistant to systemic and local acyclovir treatment in an HIV-positive patient.
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Phase-Transitions in a model for the formation of herpes simplex ulcers [PDF]
The critical properties of a cellular automaton model describing the spreading of infection of the Herpes Simplex Virus in corneal tissue are investigated through the dynamic Monte Carlo method. The model takes into account different cell susceptibilities to the viral infection, as suggested by experimental findings. In a two-dimensional square lattice,
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Effectiveness Of Sesame Oil For The Prevention Of Pressure Ulcer In Patients With Bed Rest Undergoing Hospitalization [PDF]
Pressure Ulcer is one of the most problems in patients with bed rest. Reposition and skin care are deterrent against the incidence of pressure ulcer. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of sesame oil for the prevention of pressure ulcer in patients with bed rest undergoing hospitalization.
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Epidemiology, risk factors, and clinical outcomes in severe microbial keratitis in South India. [PDF]
PURPOSE: Here, we report risk factors associated with outcome in severe bacterial keratitis (BK), fungal keratitis (FK), and Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) in India.
Burton, Matthew J+7 more
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This article presents a detailed description of shifts in subsets of blood lymphocyte subpopulations associated with development of the corneal ulcerative lesions as well as during penetrating keratoplasty.We have revealed some general changes typical ...
I. G. Kulikova+3 more
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Corneal thickness and elevation maps computed from optical rotary scans [PDF]
Purpose: Recently the authors presented a technique that allows corneal thickness measurements along any meridian from optical sections obtained using a rotary scanning system. This paper presents 3-D mapping of the corneal thickness and topography of both corneal surfaces, obtained with the rotary system.
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Prospective Study of the Diagnostic Accuracy of the In Vivo Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope for Severe Microbial Keratitis. [PDF]
To determine the diagnostic accuracy of in vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) for moderate to severe microbial keratitis (MK). Double-masked prospective cohort study.
Burton, MJ+12 more
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Collaborative Pressure Ulcer Prevention: An Automated Skin Damage and Pressure Ulcer Assessment Tool for Nursing Professionals, Patients, Family Members and Carers [PDF]
This paper describes the Pressure Ulcers Online Website, which is a first step solution towards a new and innovative platform for helping people to detect, understand and manage pressure ulcers. It outlines the reasons why the project has been developed and provides a central point of contact for pressure ulcer analysis and ongoing research.
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