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ABSTRACT Background One of the challenges encountered when extracting transvenous leads with long dwell times is the presence of dense calcifications encasing the leads. This is the most likely reason for failure to advance a laser extraction sheath.
Jamie Kowal +2 more
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Small Incision Lenticule Extraction (SMILE) is a flap-free intrastromal technique for the correction of myopia and myopic astigmatism. To date, this technique lacks automated centration and cyclotorsion control, so several concerns have been raised ...
Jorge L. Alió del Barrio +3 more
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Hevin plays a pivotal role in corneal wound healing. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Hevin is a matricellular protein involved in tissue repair and remodeling via interaction with the surrounding extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins.
Shyam S Chaurasia +5 more
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Role of Optical Coherence Tomography on Corneal Surface Laser Ablation [PDF]
This paper focuses on reviewing the roles of optical coherence tomography (OCT) on corneal surface laser ablation procedures. OCT is an optical imaging modality that uses low-coherence interferometry to provide noninvasive cross-sectional imaging of ...
Kara-Junior, Newton +3 more
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ABSTRACT Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic, intensely pruritic skin disorder characterized by hyperkeratotic nodules and a debilitating itch–scratch cycle. Conventional therapies have limited efficacy and safety issues, while biologics have recently emerged as a promising alternative.
Andrea Lancz +7 more
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Background to study the outcomes of topography-guided customized excimer laser subepithelial ablation combined with accelerated CXL for progressive keratoconus.
Yu Zhang, Yueguo Chen
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Development of ex vivo organ culture models to mimic human corneal scarring [PDF]
PURPOSE: To develop ex vivo organ culture models of human corneal scarring suitable for pharmacological testing and the study of the molecular mechanisms leading to corneal haze after laser surgery or wounding.
Damour, O +6 more
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Clinical heterogeneity in vitiligo: Identification of clinical markers based patient clusters
Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune disease with heterogeneous clinical presentations. This study analysed 399 patients using hierarchical clustering and identified five phenotypes based on clinical characteristics and lesion distribution. Two groups exhibited high disease activity and extensive involvement.
Laura Galissi +8 more
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Photorefractive keratectomy for correction of myopia: Our one-year experience [PDF]
Background/Aim. Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), is commonly performed refractive surgical method worldwide.
Milivojević Milorad +2 more
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Navigating the Ethereal Tightrope: The Nanogenerator Manipulates Neurons for Immune Equilibrium
This review explores how nanogenerators modulate neuroimmune responses, offering innovative strategies for treating neurological disorders. By interfacing with neural pathways, they enable precise control of immune activity, especially via vagus nerve stimulation.
Jia Du +5 more
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