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Trehalose for Ocular Surface Health
Trehalose is a natural disaccharide synthesized in various life forms, but not found in vertebrates. An increasing body of evidence demonstrates exceptional bioprotective characteristics of trehalose.
Jarmo Laihia, Kai Kaarniranta
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The Berkeley Dry Eye Flow Chart: A fast, functional screening instrument for contact lens-induced dryness. [PDF]
PurposeIn this article, we introduce a novel flow chart-based screening tool for the categorization of contact lens-induced dryness (CLIDE) and its impact on daily visual activities: the Berkeley Dry Eye Flow Chart (DEFC).MethodsOne hundred thirty (130 ...
Graham, Andrew D +2 more
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Functional variants of DOG1 control seed chilling responses and variation in seasonal life-history strategies in Arabidopsis thaliana. [PDF]
The seasonal timing of seed germination determines a plant's realized environmental niche, and is important for adaptation to climate. The timing of seasonal germination depends on patterns of seed dormancy release or induction by cold and interacts with
Ezcurra, Exequiel +6 more
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Dry eye disorder (DED) is a chronic medical condition that requires ongoing treatment, with increasing prevalence worldwide. Traditional Thai eye exercises (TFM) and Chinese eye exercises of acupoints (CEA) are believed to improve ocular health.
Pavasut Leedasawat +7 more
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PATIENTS WITH DRY EYE ADMITTED TO AN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Objective: to identify clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of patients with dry eye admitted to an intensive care unit. Method: observational and descriptive study with a quantitative approach conducted in a university hospital from January to ...
Danielly Oliveira Pitombeira +5 more
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Background The purpose is to perform a cost effectiveness analysis amniotic membrane vs. topical medications in the use of treating dry eye disease.
Jeffrey Voigt
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Recurrent Hypothermia and Autonomic Dysfunction Secondary to Shapiro Syndrome
ABSTRACT A 44‐year‐old man presented with recurrent hypothermia, diaphoresis and hypertension. Extensive investigation for infectious, inflammatory, metabolic and endocrine aetiologies was negative. MR scan of the brain demonstrated no lesions but revealed callosal dysgenesis, consistent with Shapiro syndrome.
Naveen Kumar +3 more
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Scleral contact lenses in normal corneas: is it possible to improve visual performance? [PDF]
Objective: To analyze visual performance in digitally active volunteers using ScCLs. Methods: ScCLs were fit in seven participants and evaluated during four visits over 45 consecutive days.
Cristina Cagliari, Paulo Schor
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Herbal highs: review on psychoactive effects and neuropharmacology [PDF]
Background: A new trend among users of new psychoactive substances’ the consumption of “herbal highs”: plant parts containing psychoactive substances.
Graziano, S +5 more
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Objective: To determine the frequency of dry eye syndrome in adult patients. Study Design: A descriptive study. Setting:Eye Department Military Hospital Rawalpindi. Period: From June 2004 to December 2004. Patients and methods: A total of hundredpatients were randomly selected from the daily OPD at eye department, MH Rawalpindi.
TAHIR MUMTAZ MALIK +2 more
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