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Vision screening in children:a retrospective study of social and demographic factors with regard to visual outcomes [PDF]

, 2015
BACKGROUND: Amblyopia and its risk factors have been demonstrated to be more common among children from low socioeconomic backgrounds. We sought to investigate this association in a region with orthoptic-delivered screening and whole population coverage,
C Gilmour, C J MacEwen, Chew, Chua, Davie-Gray, Gilbert, Hakim, L Low, Low, McGlone, Rahi, Robaei, Sabri, Spiteri Cornish, Tarczy-Hornoch, U O'Colmain, van Leeuwen, Wakefield, Williams   +18 more
core   +3 more sources

Translation of a physiologically‐based pharmacokinetic model for dabigatran etexilate to the design of a safety and efficacy study in post‐partum women

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Aims To translate a PBPK model developed for the direct oral anticoagulant, dabigatran etexilate, the prodrug of dabigatran, based on data obtained from healthy men to healthy non‐pregnant, pregnant and post‐partum women. To evaluate safety and efficacy of dabigatran etexilate in post‐partum women using simulations and design a future clinical study to
Kayode Ogungbenro, Lorna Aucott, Farhad Kamali, Paul Ayuk   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Optometry student clinical practice at public health facilities: A systematic review

Health SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
Background: Clinical training, supervision and practice are the most important aspects of health profession education, including optometry. Institutions implore various methods for students to gain access, exposure and experience in different clinical ...
Raserogole F. Segooa, Vanessa R. Moodley
doaj   +1 more source

Studies of Vision in Cricket—A Narrative Review

Vision, 2023
Vision is thought to play a substantial role in hitting and fielding in cricket. An understanding of which visual skills contribute during cricket play could inform future clinical training trials.
Jennifer Swingle Fogt, Nick Fogt
doaj   +1 more source

Dynamic Amodal Completion Through the Magic Wand Illusion [PDF]

, 2019
In the Magic Wand effect, an overlying figure of the same color as its background is revealed by the motion of a wand behind it. The occluding figure is inferred by integration of the occluding edge information over time.
Tyler, Christopher W
core   +1 more source

Population pharmacokinetics and dose–response relationships of mitoxantrone in children with acute myeloid leukaemia

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Background Information on mitoxantrone pharmacokinetics in children is lacking and reduced dosing regimens applied to infants are supported by limited scientific rationale. The current study characterized mitoxantrone pharmacokinetics in a childhood acute myeloid leukaemia patient population and provides a data‐informed assessment of dosing.
Andrew M. Brandon, Hinke Huisman‐Siebinga, Shelby Barnett, Paul Wetherell, Pamela Kearns, Brenda Gibson, Nicholas Heaney, Owen Smith, André Baruchel, Arnaud Petit, Andrew Moore, Kayode Ogungbenro, Alwin D. R. Huitema, Gareth J. Veal   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Blue-light filtering spectacle lenses for visual performance, sleep, and macular health in adults [PDF]

, 2019
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess whether blue-light filtering spectacle lenses impart effects on visual function, provide protection to the macula, or both.
Busija, L., Downie, L. E., Hull, C., Keller, P. R., Lawrenson, J. G.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Cetuximab Hypersensitivity in the Setting of Asymptomatic Alpha‐Gal Sensitization

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Alpha‐gal syndrome is an allergic condition resulting from the bite of the Lonestar tick in the southeastern US that leads to sensitization to mammalian products containing the oligosaccharide galactose‐alpha‐1,3‐galactose (alpha‐gal).
Alexander G. Emerson, Lindsay Mundy, Barbara A. Murphy, Cosby A. Stone   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating the Clinical Validity of Commercially Available Virtual Reality Headsets for Visual Field Testing: A Systematic Review

Vision
Virtual reality (VR) technology has emerged as a promising alternative to conventional perimetry for assessing visual fields. However, the clinical validity of commercially available VR-based perimetry devices remains uncertain due to variability in ...
Jesús Vera, Alan N. Glazier, Mark T. Dunbar, Douglas Ripkin, Masoud Nafey   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Freight-related greenhouse gas emissions in the supply of spectacle and contact lenses

African Vision and Eye Health, 2021
Background: Climate change is a global challenge requiring mitigation from all economic sectors. Although the consequences of climate change are well documented, there are limited studies regarding greenhouse gas emissions generated by the optometric ...
Rayishnee Pillay, Nishanee Rampersad, Rekha Hansraj   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source