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Body mass index and peripheral neuropathy across the glucose tolerance spectrum in Japanese adults

Journal of Diabetes Investigation, EarlyView.
Graphical illustration of participant classification by metabolic status (normoglycemic, IGT, type 2 diabetes mellitus) and BMI with key neurological and metabolic assessments. In Japanese adults, obesity at the Japanese BMI threshold (≥25 kg/m2) is associated with adverse metabolic profiles across all glycemic states but exacerbates peripheral ...
Fukashi Ishibashi, Aiko Kosaka, Harumi Uetake, Darren C. Greenwood, Laura Güdemann, Hassan Fadavi, Mitra Tavakoli   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ocular Manifestations of Infectious Salmon Anaemia Virus Infection in Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar)

Journal of Fish Diseases, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Eyes are essential sensory organs needed by teleost Atlantic salmon for high visual acuity and survival in both the wild and in aquaculture settings. In this work, we assessed the ocular manifestations of Infectious Salmon Anaemia Virus (ISAV) infection in Atlantic salmon by a cohabitation‐mediated infection assay and histological and ...
Emily Mahon, Rebecca R. Kwabiah, Hélène Paradis, Manuel A. Soto‐Dávila, Sathees Duglas, Raja Ram Gurung, Thurka Paramanathan, Ignacio Vasquez, Shams Al‐Badoosh, John Law, Javier Santander, Mark D. Fast, Robert L. Gendron   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diagnostic Role of Chromatic Full-Field Stimulus Test in Rod–Cone Versus Cone Dystrophies

Biomedicines
Background: Inherited retinal dystrophies are a heterogeneous group of progressive disorders impacting photoreceptor function, often limiting the usefulness of standard electroretinography in advanced cases.
Aykut Demirkol, Esra Sahli, Baichun Hou, Promie R. Faruque, Ilay Demirkol, Kuzey Soydas, Stephen H. Tsang   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Novel stem cell and gene therapy in diabetic retinopathy, age related macular degeneration, and retinitis pigmentosa

International Journal of Retina and Vitreous, 2019
Degenerative retinal disease leads to significant visual morbidity worldwide. Diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration are leading causes of blindness in the developed world.
Parker E. Ludwig, S. Caleb Freeman, Adam C. Janot   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Setmelanotide in Bardet‐Biedl Syndrome: A Case Report

Pediatric Dermatology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Setmelanotide is a melanocortin‐4‐receptor agonist used for the treatment of hyperphagia in the genetic obesity syndrome Bardet‐Biedl. Presented is a case of diffuse hyperpigmentation in a patient treated with setmelanotide, which represents the most common side effect of this medication.
Shelby Smith, Eric Sanfilippo, Lara Wine Lee   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tapetal-like sheen as a key phenotypical feature in TTLL5-associated cone dystrophy caused by a novel variant

American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
Purpose: To report a patient with cone dystrophy and a striking tapetal reflex caused by a novel variant in TTLL5, which was initially missed by a local retinal specialist due to inaccurate phenotyping of macular dystrophy.
Yi Zhai, Rita Kodida, Brian G. Ballios
doaj   +1 more source

Representation, medical examination, and the effectiveness of underwriting: Evidence from a life and health insurance company

Risk Management and Insurance Review, EarlyView.
Abstract This study examines whether underwriting methods—representation, medical examination, extra premiums, and coverage—effectively mitigate adverse selection using data from an insurance company. Regarding representation, we focus on statements disclosing pre‐existing medical conditions.
Chia‐Ling Ho, Gene Lai, Chen‐Hsu Liao, Zifen Zeng   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Duane retraction syndrome type 1 with nonsyndromic retinitis pigmentosa – A rare atypical association

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. Case Reports
Duane Retraction Syndrome (DRS) is a rare congenital disorder of ocular motility typically characterized by a triad of variable duction limitation, globe retraction, and palpebral fissure narrowing on adduction.
Akila Chandrasekaran, Ankita Bisani, Saranya Settu, Janani Muralikrishnan   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Optical Coherence Tomography in Inherited Macular Dystrophies: A Review

Diagnostics
Macular dystrophies (MDs) constitute a collection of hereditary retina disorders leading to notable visual impairment, primarily due to progressive macular atrophy.
Alba Gómez-Benlloch, Xavier Garrell-Salat, Estefanía Cobos, Elena López, Anna Esteve-Garcia, Sergi Ruiz, Meritxell Vázquez, Laura Sararols, Marc Biarnés   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Refining the genetics of muscular dystrophies with defective glycosylation of dystroglycan

, 2010
The aberrant glycosylation of α-dystroglycan is associated with a subset of clinically heterogeneous muscular dystrophies collectively referred to as dystroglycanopathies.
Godfrey, C.
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