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OIP5‐AS1 was down‐regulated in T2DM‐DR patients and regulated cellular functions via targeting miR‐181a‐5p. ABSTRACT Aims This study was to ascertain the clinical performance of OIP5‐AS1 in diabetic retinopathy (DR) and its molecular mechanism in the disease progression. Materials and Methods Subjects included 85 healthy controls, 79 patients with type
Ziwen Yin +5 more
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Ocular sequelae from the illicit use of class A drugs [PDF]
Aim: To highlight the changes that may take place in the visual system of the class A drug abuser. Methods: A literature review was carried out of ocular/visual sequelae of the more common class A drugs.
Firth, A.Y.
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Risk assessment for the spread of Serratia marcescens within dental-unit waterline systems using Vermamoeba vermiformis [PDF]
Vermamoeba vermiformis is associated with the biofilm ecology of dental-unit waterlines (DUWLs). This study investigated whether V. vermiformis is able to act as a vector for potentially pathogenic bacteria and so aid their dispersal within DUWL systems.
A Dillon +62 more
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Endogenous endophthalmitis secondary to subclinical pyelonephritis
Journal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Riya N. Soni +2 more
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Porcine Corneal Tissue and Xenozoonotic Risks: A Review of the Current Evidence
ABSTRACT Corneal opacities affect millions worldwide, with corneal transplantation as the primary treatment. However, donor shortages remain a challenge, leaving thousands waiting for transplants. Xenotransplantation using porcine corneas has emerged as a promising alternative due to anatomical and physiological similarities with human corneas ...
Rodrigo Moreira +13 more
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Incidência de endoftalmite após cirurgia de catarata (2002-2008) num hospital universitário brasileiro [PDF]
Purpose: To report on the incidence, diagnostic technique, and microbiological features of endophthalmitis at a university-setting in Brazil. Methods: All cases of presumed postoperative endophthalmitis from 2002 to 2008 at a teaching-hospital were ...
Bispo, Paulo José Martins +5 more
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Endogenous endophthalmitis is a devastating infection of the eye which can lead to permanent blindness. We report two rare cases of paediatric endogenous endophthalmitis secondary to melioidosis with contrasting visual outcomes.
Wendy Ong Chin Feng +3 more
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Post-traumatic vancomycin-resistant enterococcal endophthalmitis [PDF]
The emergence of antibiotic-resistant organisms among severe ocular infections is of grave concern. We describe the first reported case of vancomycin-resistant enterococcal endophthalmitis following ocular trauma, uniquely caused by Enterococcus ...
Gabriel Rebick +4 more
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Recent Advancements in the Treatment of Age‐Related Macular Degeneration
ABSTRACT Age‐related macular degeneration (AMD) is a prevalent cause of visual impairment and blindness among the elderly. AMD can be categorized into two subtypes: “wet” and “dry.” Current treatments for wet AMD mainly involve anti‐vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) drugs, and there are three U.S.
Shan Liu +10 more
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Streptococcus dysgalactiae endocarditis presenting as acute endophthalmitis
Endogenous endophthalmitis is a rare ocular infection affecting the vitreous and/or aqueous humours. It is associated with poor visual prognosis and its commonest endogenous aetiology is infective endocarditis.
Angelina Su-Min Yong +4 more
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