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Cerebrospinal Fluid Liquid Biopsy Enables Targeted Therapy Without Tissue Diagnosis in Pediatric Low‐Grade Gliomas With BRAF V600E Mutation

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We present two pediatric cases of pediatric low‐grade gliomas (PLGG) with BRAF V600E mutations diagnosed and monitored using cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) liquid biopsy analyzed via digital droplet PCR (ddPCR), without tissue biopsy. Both patients were treated with dabrafenib and trametinib and monitored through clinical assessments, magnetic ...
Hannah Sultan, Damien Faury, Alexander G. Weil, Harrison J. Westwick, Nada Jabado, Sébastien Perreault   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence, causes, and risk factors for functional low vision in Nigeria: results from the national survey of blindness and visual impairment. [PDF]

, 2011
PURPOSE: To estimate prevalence and describe causes of functional low vision (FLV) among a nationally representative sample of Nigerian adults, assess socioeconomic risk factors, and estimate the number of adults in Nigeria who might benefit from low ...
Entekume, Gabriel, Ezelum, Christian C, Gilbert, Clare E, Murthy, Gudlavalleti VS, Nigeria National Blindness and Visual Impairment Study Group, Patel, Jaymini, Rabiu, M Mansur, Sivasubramaniam, Selvaraj   +7 more
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Reversal learning is influenced by cognitive flexibility and develops throughout early adolescence

npj Science of Learning
Learning behavioural responses and adapting them based on feedback is crucial from a young age, continuing to develop into young adulthood. This study examines the development trajectory and contributing factors from childhood to adulthood using a ...
Christoph Bamberg, Sarah Weigelt, Klara Hagelweide   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of the accuracy of six intraocular lens power calculation methods in post-myopic-LASIK eyes

Advances in Ophthalmology Practice and Research
Objectives: To compare the accuracy of six intraocular lens (IOL) power calculation methods in post-myopic-LASIK eyes. Methods: Post-myopic-LASIK patients scheduled for cataract surgery were enrolled.
Qingying Yang, Wenwen He, Kaiwen Cheng, Jiaqi Meng, Xiangjia Zhu   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Area of the cone interdigitation zone in healthy Chinese adults and its correlation with macular volume

BMC Ophthalmology, 2018
Background Numerous studies have suggested that the integrity of the cone interdigitation zone (IZ) could be considered to be a marker of photoreceptor damage and its recovery. However, little is known about the IZ in healthy eyes.
Ruiping Gu, Guohua Deng, Yi Jiang, Chunhui Jiang, Gezhi Xu   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Distribution of Ocular Anterior and Posterior Segment Lengths Among a Cataract Surgical Population in Shanghai

Frontiers in Medicine, 2021
Purpose: To investigate the distributions of the ocular anterior and posterior segment lengths among a cataract surgical population in Shanghai.Design: Cross-sectional study.Methods: Ocular biometric parameters of 23,462 eyes of 23,462 cataract surgery ...
Jiao Qi, Jiao Qi, Jiao Qi, Jiao Qi, Jiao Qi, Wenwen He, Wenwen He, Wenwen He, Wenwen He, Wenwen He, Jiaqi Meng, Jiaqi Meng, Jiaqi Meng, Jiaqi Meng, Jiaqi Meng, Ling Wei, Ling Wei, Ling Wei, Ling Wei, Ling Wei, Dongjin Qian, Dongjin Qian, Dongjin Qian, Dongjin Qian, Dongjin Qian, Yi Lu, Yi Lu, Yi Lu, Yi Lu, Yi Lu, Xiangjia Zhu, Xiangjia Zhu, Xiangjia Zhu, Xiangjia Zhu, Xiangjia Zhu   +34 more
doaj   +1 more source

Estimates of visual impairment and its causes from the National Eye Survey in Malaysia (NESII)

PLoS ONE, 2018
Background Population-based data on prevalence, causes of blindness and extent of ophthalmological coverage is required for efficient implementation and evaluation of ocular health programs.
F. Chew, M. A. Salowi, Z. Mustari, Mohd Aziz Husni, Elias Hussein, T. Adnan, N. Ngah, H. Limburg, P. Goh   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

DELP Treatment on Vision and Retinal Microcirculation in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke: Report of Five Cases and Literature Review

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The delipid extracorporeal lipoprotein filter from plasma (DELP) treatment can effectively reduce blood lipid, increase blood flow, and improve neurological deficits in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). However, its effect on vision and retinal microcirculation in stroke patients has never been reported.
Ning Li, Ronghua Hong, Hua You, Feiping Xu, Qingjun Zhang, Yiwen Lin, Yuting Su, Danmei Lan, Lingjing Jin, Junhui She   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Health Related Components of Physical Fitness in People with Visual Impairment: A Systematic Review [PDF]

, 2019
Visual impairment is becoming progressively more common in America’s aging society. Physical inactivity contributes to the development of chronic health conditions.
Bell, Sarah, Peterson, Janet T.
core   +1 more source

Why are there gender inequalities in visual impairment? [PDF]

, 2018
Background In high-income countries, the prevalence of blindness and visual impairment is higher among women, regardless of age although the mechanisms that produce these gender inequalities are not well understood.
Artazcoz Lazcano, Lucía, Benach de Rovira, Joan, Guisasola València, Laura, Rius Ulldemolins, Anna   +3 more
core   +2 more sources