ABSTRACT Background Apolipoprotein ε4 (APOE ε4) is a potent genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, its role in cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) remains unclear. Given the clinical and pathological similarities between CSVD and AD, this study aimed to investigate the associations of APOE ε4 gene dosage with cognitive function and
Tingru Jin +6 more
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Primary radiotherapy in progressive optic nerve sheath meningiomas: a long-term follow-up study [PDF]
Background/aims: To report the outcome of primary radiotherapy in patients with progressive optic nerve sheath meningioma (ONSM). Methods: The clinical records of all patients were reviewed in a retrospective, observational, multicentre study.
Blank, L. +8 more
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Association of severity of primary open-angle glaucoma with serum vitamin D levels in patients of African descent. [PDF]
PurposeTo study the relationship between primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) in a cohort of patients of African descent (AD) and serum vitamin D levels.MethodsA subset of the AD and glaucoma evaluation study III (ADAGES III) cohort, consisting of 357 ...
ADAGES III Genomics Study Group +17 more
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Copy Number Variants and Their Association With Intracerebral Hemorrhage Risk: A Case–Control Study
ABSTRACT Introduction Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and lacks effective therapeutic interventions. Despite previous studies, the genetic underpinnings of ICH remain poorly understood. We sought to investigate the role of copy number variants (CNVs) in ICH pathophysiology to identify novel ...
Savvina Prapiadou +12 more
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Objectives:To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the macular ganglion cell complex-to-total retinal thickness (G/T) ratio in a Caucasian population.Materials and Methods:A total of 86 patients were enrolled in this cross-sectional study.
Almila Sarıgül Sezenöz +6 more
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Inflammasome Activation Induces Pyroptosis in the Retina Exposed to Ocular Hypertension Injury
Mechanical stress and hypoxia during episodes of ocular hypertension (OHT) trigger glial activation and neuroinflammation in the retina. Glial activation and release of pro-inflammatory cytokines TNFα and IL-1β, complement, and other danger factors was ...
A. Pronin +9 more
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Glaucomatous vertical vessel density asymmetry of the temporal raphe detected with optical coherence tomography angiography. [PDF]
Changes in retinal vasculature and ocular circulation may play an important role in the glaucoma development and progression. We evaluated the vertical asymmetry across the temporal raphe of the deep retinal layer vessel density, using swept-source ...
Araie, Makoto +6 more
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Visual field loss and vision-related quality of life in the Italian Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Study. [PDF]
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between visual field (VF) loss, vision-related quality of life (QoL) and glaucoma-related symptoms in a large cohort of primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) patients.
Galli, Fabio +10 more
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Portable Low‐Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging in People With Human Immunodeficiency Virus
ABSTRACT Objective The aging population of people with HIV (PWH) raises heightened concerns regarding accelerated aging and dementia. Portable, low‐field MRI (LF‐MRI) is an innovative technology that could enhance access and facilitate routine monitoring of PWH.
Annabel Sorby‐Adams +14 more
wiley +1 more source
Widening use of dexamethasone implant for the treatment of macular edema [PDF]
Sustained-release intravitreal 0.7 mg dexamethasone (DEX) implant is approved in Europe for the treatment of macular edema related to diabetic retinopathy, branch retinal vein occlusion, central retinal vein occlusion, and non-infectious uveitis.
Avitabile T. +9 more
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