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Potential guidelines for cataract surgery and rehabilitation in visually impaired patients: Literature analysis

open access: yesAGING MEDICINE, Volume 7, Issue 6, Page 802-812, December 2024.
Cataract phacoemulsification combined with the implantation of the most suitable intraocular lens can improve the visual acuity of visually impaired patients. Visual rehabilitation involves special tools such as microperimetry, prisms, lenses, electronic equipment, and specific neuromodulation techniques that stimulate the brain and neuroretina.
Paolo Giuseppe Limoli   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Recent developments in retinal lasers and delivery systems

open access: yesIndian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014
Photocoagulation is the standard of care for several ocular disorders and in particular retinal conditions. Technology has offered us newer lasing mediums, wavelengths and delivery systems.
Naresh Kumar Yadav   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

2-ethylpyridine, a cigarette smoke component, causes mitochondrial damage in human retinal pigment epithelial cells in vitro

open access: yesIndian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014
Purpose: Our goal was to identify the cellular and molecular effects of 2-ethylpyridine (2-EP, a component of cigarette smoke) on human retinal pigment epithelial cells (ARPE-19) in vitro.
S Mansoor   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Strategies for social venture growth: Governing the means‐ends dynamics of social impact

open access: yesStrategic Change, Volume 33, Issue 5, Page 383-397, September 2024.
Abstract Governing the growth strategies of social ventures is one of the most significant challenges social entrepreneurs face. While social entrepreneurs strive for growth mainly to increase the social venture's impact on its key stakeholders, pursuing growth may result in mission drift with a detrimental neglect of dual mission objectives and ...
Olivier P. Roche, Nicole Siebold
wiley   +1 more source

Are the dimensions of private information more multiple than expected? Information asymmetries in the market of supplementary private health insurance in England [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Our study reexamines standard econometric approaches for the detection of information asymmetries on insurance markets. We claim that evidence based on a standard framework with 2 equations, which uses potential sources of information asymmetries, should
Karlsson, M.   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Mobile detection of cataracts with an optimised lightweight deep Edge Intelligent technique

open access: yesIET Cyber-Physical Systems: Theory &Applications, Volume 9, Issue 3, Page 269-281, September 2024.
The research proposes a novel cataract detection technique through a lightweight Deep Learning Model with real‐time eye photos using Edge Intelligent devices. The proposed lightweight model predicts cataracts with a significant amount of accuracy that can be proven as a necessity for a smart healthcare system.
Dipta Neogi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Can Micro Health Insurance Reduce Poverty? Evidence from Bangladesh [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
This paper examines the impact of micro health insurance on poverty reduction in rural areas of Bangladesh. The research is based on household level primary data collected from the operating areas of the Grameen Bank during 2006.
Hamid, S.A., Mosley, P., Roberts, J.
core  

Effects of private health insurance on waiting time in public hospitals

open access: yesHealth Economics, Volume 33, Issue 6, Page 1192-1210, June 2024.
Abstract The Australian government pays $6.7 billion per year in rebates to encourage Australians to purchase private health insurance (PHI) and an additional $6.1 billion to cover services provided in private hospitals. What is the justification for large government subsidies to a private industry when all Australians already have free coverage under ...
Ou Yang, Jongsay Yong, Yuting Zhang
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating the Health Effects of Micro Health Insurance Placement: Evidence from Bangladesh [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
We examine the impact of micro health insurance placement on health awareness, healthcare utilization and health status of microcredit members in rural Bangladesh, using data from 329 households in the operating areas of Grameen Bank.
Hamid, S.A., Mosley, P., Roberts, J.
core  

Evolution of Surgical Robot Systems Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence: A Review

open access: yesAdvanced Intelligent Systems, Volume 6, Issue 5, May 2024.
In this article, the development of surgical robot systems and artificial intelligence is systematically introduced, the general architecture of surgical robot systems is summarized, and the methods and evidence of artificial intelligence that enhance the performance of surgical robot systems are thoroughly analyzed.
Yanzhen Liu   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

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