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The Accuracy of Accredited Glaucoma Optometrists in the Diagnosis and Treatment Recommendation for Glaucoma [PDF]
Background/aims: To compare the diagnostic performance of accredited glaucoma optometrists (AGO) for both the diagnosis of, and decision to treat glaucoma with that of routine hospital eye care against a reference standard of expert opinion, i.e ...
Burr, J. +12 more
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What is comprehensive school eye health? [PDF]
Education has the potential to change individuals’ lives and fuel social transformation. There is a strong link between children’s health, including their visual health, and the quality of their learning and achievement at school.
May Ho, Hasan Minto
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West Belfast Eye Health Equity Profile
The West Belfast Eye Health Equity Profile is a working report designed to inform the development of the Community Engagement Project (CEP) for the RNIB and provide information for a wider Eye Health Strategy for the Public Health Agency (PHA) and the ...
Public Health Agency
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ABSTRACT Background Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a relapsing autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. High‐dose intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) is the standard first‐line therapy for acute attacks, although some patients remain refractory.
Wataru Horiguchi +5 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Bloodstream infections due to repeated vascular access (VA) puncture and circuit connections remain major concerns in hemodialysis. Therefore, we examined current practices for glove, disinfectant, and personal protective equipment (PPE) use according to VA type in national university hospitals in Japan.
Aiko Yamada +6 more
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The global cost of eliminating avoidable blindness
Aims : To complete an initial estimate of the global cost of eliminating avoidable blindness, including the investment required to build ongoing primary and secondary health care systems, as well as to eliminate the ′backlog′ of avoidable blindness. This
Kirsten L Armstrong +4 more
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Degradation mechanism of the von Willebrand factor A2 domain by nattokinase
Nattokinase, a natto‐derived protease, exhibits potent antithrombotic effects. This study demonstrates that nattokinase directly cleaves the von Willebrand factor (vWF) A2 domain in vitro. Unlike the native regulator ADAMTS13, nattokinase degrades folded vWF independently of shear stress.
Ryuichi Hyakumoto +3 more
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Okul Öncesi Sağlık Taramalarının Değerlendirilmesi: Artvin İli Örneği
Amaç: Bu çalışma Artvin Merkez Toplum Sağlığı Merkezi bölgesinde bulunan beş anaokulundaki çocukların okul sağlığı tarama programı ile sağlık durumlarının değerlendirilmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır.
Vasfiye Güven +1 more
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Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) Improves Carotenoid Content in Eggs When Fed to Laying Hens
Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni is a shrub with leaves that have a high concentration of carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin. Egg yolks are a bioavailable source of lutein and zeaxanthin. The consumption of these carotenoids has been linked with improved
Vasil Radoslavov Pirgozliev +6 more
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Magnitude and Causes of Visual Impairment and Blindness Among Children Attending Paediatric Eye Clinic at Muhimbili National Hospital, 2010 [PDF]
The number of blind years resulting from blindness in children is alarmingly high. Blindness in children can have a significant impact on their performance at school as well as their social interaction and future employment as visually impaired children ...
Mhina, Celina, Mhina, Cellina
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