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Lessons Learned: Quality Analysis of Optical Coherence Tomography in Neuromyelitis Optica

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Optical coherence tomography (OCT)‐derived retina measurements are markers for neuroaxonal visual pathway status. High‐quality OCT scans are essential for reliable measurements, but their acquisition is particularly challenging in eyes with severe visual impairment, as often observed in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders ...
Hadi Salih, Sara Samadzadeh, Charlotte Bereuter, Seyedamirhosein Motamedi, Claudia Chien, Pablo Villoslada, Hadas Stiebel‐Kalish, Nasrin Asgari, Yang Mao‐Draayer, Marius Ringelstein, Joachim Havla, Marco Aurélio Lana Peixoto, Ho Jin Kim, Jacqueline Palace, Maria Isabel Leite, Srilakshmi M. Sharma, Fereshteh Ashtari, Rahele Kafieh, Lekha Pandit, Orhan Aktas, Philipp Albrecht, Letizia Leocani, Itay Lotan, Sasitorn Siritho, Jérôme de Seze, Romain Marignier, Caroline Froment Tilikete, Denis Bernardi Bichuetti, Ivan Maynart Tavares, Ayse Altintas, Anu Jacob, Saif Huda, Ibis Soto de Castillo, Lawrence J. Cook, Michael R. Yeaman, Axel Petzold, Alexander U. Brandt, Friedemann Paul, Frederike C. Oertel, Hanna G. Zimmermann, with the Guthy Jackson Charitable Foundation—International Clinical Consortium and CROCTINO Collaborators   +40 more
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Ecological considerations for intervention strategy in the development of eye health promotion policy in South Africa

African Vision and Eye Health, 2015
Eye health promotion is an important component of public health. To realise the essential aspects of eye health promotion, the formulation and implementation of policy as an intervention strategy is a major contributory factor and can best be described ...
Hlupheka L. Sithole
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Insights Into the Antigenic Repertoire of Unclassified Synaptic Antibodies

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective We sought to characterize the sixth most common finding in our neuroimmunological laboratory practice (tissue assay‐observed unclassified neural antibodies [UNAs]), combining protein microarray and phage immunoprecipitation sequencing (PhIP‐Seq). Methods Patient specimens (258; 133 serums; 125 CSF) meeting UNA criteria were profiled;
Michael Gilligan, John R. Mills, Paulina Vargas, Naveen K. Paramasivan, Connie E. Lesnick, Eati Basal, Surendra Dasari, James P. Fryer, Shannon R. Hinson, Joseph Laporta, Amy Espinal, Dennis Fitzgerald, Carolina Garcia, Anna E. Morenkova, Paola Pergami, Anna Shah, Andrew Knight, Reghann LaFrance Corey, Vanda A. Lennon, Anastasia Zekeridou, Sean J. Pittock, Divyanshu Dubey, Andrew McKeon   +22 more
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Indigenous practices among Palestinians for healing eye diseases and inflammations [PDF]

, 2005
This paper briefly describes the state health services in general, and eye care in particular for Palestinian Arabs under the British Mandate (1917-1948).
Abu-Rabia, Aref
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Evidence for integrating eye health into primary health care in Africa: a health systems strengthening approach [PDF]

, 2013
BACKGROUND: The impact of unmet eye care needs in sub-Saharan Africa is compounded by barriers to accessing eye care, limited engagement with communities, a shortage of appropriately skilled health personnel, and inadequate support from health systems ...
Boateng Wiafe, Daniel Etya’ale, Hannah B Faal, Ingrid Mason, Paul Courtright, Ronnie Graham, Rènée du Toit, Simon Bush, Wanjiku Mathenge   +8 more
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Surveillance for ocular hypertension: an evidence synthesis and economic evaluation

Health Technology Assessment, 2012
Objectives: To determine effective and efficient monitoring criteria for ocular hypertension [raised intraocular pressure (IOP)] through (i) identification and validation of glaucoma risk prediction models; and (ii) development of models to determine ...
JM Burr, P Botello-Pinzon, Y Takwoingi, R Hernández, M Vazquez-Montes, A Elders, R Asaoka, K Banister, J van der Schoot, C Fraser, A King, H Lemij, R Sanders, S Vernon, A Tuulonen, A Kotecha, P Glasziou, D Garway-Heath, D Crabb, L Vale, A Azuara-Blanco, R Perera, M Ryan, J Deeks, J Cook   +24 more
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Eye health knowledge and health-seeking behaviours in Ghana

African Vision and Eye Health, 2018
Background: To improve access to comprehensive eye health services within the community, an intervention study that sought to integrate primary eye care (PEC) into existing primary health care (PHC) services, namely Community-based Health Planning and ...
Anthony Ofosu, Ivy Osei, Maria Hagan, Leticia Biekro, Albert K. Awedoba   +4 more
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Age‐Related Characteristics of SYT1‐Associated Neurodevelopmental Disorder

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives We describe the clinical manifestations and developmental abilities of individuals with SYT1‐associated neurodevelopmental disorder (Baker‐Gordon syndrome) from infancy to adulthood. We further describe the neuroradiological and electrophysiological characteristics of the condition at different ages, and explore the associations ...
Sam G. Norwitz, Josefine Eck, Joel S. Winston, Kate Baker   +3 more
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A review of factors influencing the utilization of eye care services

African Vision and Eye Health, 2010
Visual impairment (low vision and blindness) is a major health concern all over the world. Three main reasons for the high prevalence of visual impairment are non-availability, non-accessibility andnon-affordability of eye care services.
M. D. Ntsoane, O. A. Oduntan
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Functional Connectivity Linked to Cognitive Recovery After Minor Stroke

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Patients with minor stroke exhibit slowed processing speed and generalized alterations in functional connectivity involving frontoparietal cortex (FPC). The pattern of connectivity evolves over time. In this study, we examine the relationship of functional connectivity patterns to cognitive performance, to determine ...
Vrishab Commuri, Isabella Dallasta, Ciaran Stone, Sophia Girgenti, Neda Gould, Rafael H. Llinas, Jonathan Z. Simon, Elisabeth Breese Marsh   +7 more
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