Cost–benefit analysis of screening programme for diabetic retinopathy in Bulgaria
Aims Late‐diagnosed diabetic retinopathy (DR) is difficult and expensive to treat. Screening programmes can identify the disease early and reduce the costs of its future treatment. This study aims to analyse the cost–benefit of screening programmes for DR.
Iva Nenkova +5 more
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A Multiple Stakeholder Multicriteria Decision Analysis in Diabetic Macular Edema Management: The MULTIDEX‑EMD Study [PDF]
Background The clinical and economic management of retinal diseases has become more complex following the introduction of new intravitreal treatments. Multicriteria decision analysis (MCDA) offers the potential to overcome the challenges associated with ...
Casado, Miguel Ángel +19 more
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Evaluation of pain during intravitreal Ozurdex injections vs intravitreal bevacizumab injections [PDF]
The purpose was to evaluate the pain associated with intravitreal Ozurdex injections, and to compare it with that associated with intravitreal bevacizumab injections.The study included 57 eyes of 57 patients who received an intravitreal Ozurdex injection at our institution. Pain was measured by the visual analog scale (VAS).
E, Moisseiev +5 more
openaire +2 more sources
Image analysis method for measurement and prediction of intra‐matrix IgG diffusion
Experimental and image analysis workflow for b‐IgG diffusion in hyaluronic acid (HA) matrix. Abstract Measurement and imaging of intra‐matrix protein therapeutics diffusion is important due to the emergence of injectable biologics currently in various stages of research and clinical testing.
Riya Debbarma +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Integrated results from the COPERNICUS and GALILEO studies. [PDF]
OBJECTIVES: To report on the efficacy and safety of intravitreal aflibercept in patients with macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) in an integrated analysis of COPERNICUS and GALILEO.
Ahlers, Christiane +13 more
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Due to the characteristics of miniaturization, high sensing performance, integration, and high comfort, MEMS‐based devices were employed to design sensors, imaging systems, drug delivery systems, retinal prosthesis, surgical tools, and wearable products for the ophthalmic disease diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring.
Yaling Peng +10 more
wiley +1 more source
Background To investigate the safety and efficacy of prophylactic use of commercially available intravitreal moxifloxacin 0.5% (Vigamox) at the time of intravitreal anti-VEGF injection against post-injection infectious endophthalmitis.
Mohamed Nagy Elmohamady +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Long-Term Intravitreal Ranibizumab as a Potential Additional Risk Factor for Neurodegeneration in Parkinson's Disease: A Case Report. [PDF]
In November 2012, a 72-year old patient was diagnosed with left eye wet age-related macular degeneration. The patient received three monthly intravitreal injections of ranibizumab, with complete resolution of retinal hemorrhage and edema and ...
Antonini +43 more
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Optical coherence tomography-based consensus definition for lamellar macular hole. [PDF]
BackgroundA consensus on an optical coherence tomography definition of lamellar macular hole (LMH) and similar conditions is needed.MethodsThe panel reviewed relevant peer-reviewed literature to reach an accord on LMH definition and to differentiate LMH ...
Bottoni, Ferdinando +14 more
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Implantable drug delivery system: Frontiers of medicine‐engineering interdisciplinary
This review systematically summarizes the driving mechanisms of implantable on‐demand drug delivery systems (IDDS), including endogenous, exogenous, and closed‐loop strategies. It highlights the pivotal roles of flexible electronics and miniaturization in enhancing the tissue conformity and spatial adaptability.
Yu Zeng +9 more
wiley +1 more source

