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Collagen cross-linking in the treatment of pellucid marginal degeneration

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014
Pellucid marginal degeneration (PMD) is an uncommon cause of inferior peripheral corneal thinning disorder, characterized by irregular astigmatism. We analyzed a case of bilateral PMD patient and treated one eye with corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL ...
Ziad Hassan, Gabor Nemeth, Laszlo Modis, Eszter Szalai, Andras Berta   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Analysis of gait kinematics to determine the effect of manipulating the appearance of stairs to improve safety: a linked series of laboratory-based, repeated measures studies [PDF]

, 2015
Background: Falls on stairs are a common and dangerous problem for older people. This series of studies evaluated whether or not selected changes to the appearance of stairs could make them safer for older people to negotiate.
Buckley, JG, Elliott, DB, Foster, RJ, Scally, AJ, Whitaker, D   +4 more
core   +1 more source

‘They Need to Hear You Say It’: Healthcare Professionals’ Perspectives on Barriers and Enablers to End‐of‐Life Discussions With Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT End‐of‐life conversations with adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer rarely occur without the guidance of healthcare professionals. As a part of the ‘Difficult Discussions’ study, focused on palliative care and advance care planning discussions with AYAs with cancer, we investigated the factors that healthcare professionals identify ...
Justine Lee, Holly Evans, Claire E. Wakefield, Antoinette Anazodo, Richard J. Cohn, Brittany C. McGill, Elizabeth A. Lobb, Lori Wiener, Madeleine L. Juhrmann, Ursula M. Sansom‐Daly   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

20G silicone rod as monocanalicular stent in repair of canalicular lacerations: Experience from a tertiary eye care centre

Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2013
To evaluate the outcome of 20G silicone rod as monocanalicular stent in canalicular lacerations. Retrospective case series involving patients between July 2006 and June 2010.
Susanta Chatterjee, Suryasnata Rath, Aravind Roy, Eliya Shrestha   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Visual outcomes 24 months after LaserACE

Eye and Vision, 2017
To evaluate the effects on near and intermediate visual performance after bilateral Laser Anterior Ciliary Excision (LaserACE) procedure.LaserACE surgery was performed using the VisioLite 2.94 μm erbium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) ophthalmic laser system in 4 oblique quadrants on the sclera over the ciliary muscle in 3 critical zones of ...
AnnMarie Hipsley, David Hui-Kang Ma, Chi-Chin Sun, Mitchell A. Jackson, Daniel Goldberg, Brad Hall   +5 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Feasibility and Safety of High‐Dose Proton Re‐Irradiation in Recurrent Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumors: A Single‐Institution Retrospective Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Pediatric central nervous system (CNS) tumors often recur despite multimodality therapy. Although re‐irradiation (re‐RT) has historically been limited by concerns for severe late toxicities, modern techniques have renewed interest in this approach. Proton therapy provides dosimetric advantages that may enable curative re‐treatment with
Jin‐Ho Song, Jonathan Baron, Carlos Chavez Perez, Sidharth Ramesh, Jane Minturn, Kavita A. Desai, Amish C. Shah, Jean M. Belasco, Kristina A. Cole, Michael J. Fisher, Phillip B. Storm, Peter M. Madsen, Goldie Kurtz, Robert A. Lustig, Christine Hill‐Kayser, Michael J. LaRiviere   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Therapeutic Apheresis for Intravenous Methylprednisolone‐Refractory Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Clinical and Radiological Outcomes in a Single‐Center Case Series

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a relapsing autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. High‐dose intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) is the standard first‐line therapy for acute attacks, although some patients remain refractory.
Wataru Horiguchi, Daisuke Katagiri, Takeyuki Watadani, Shunichi Matsuda, Hiroshi Kaneko, Noritoshi Arai   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Treatment Outcomes and Clinical Characteristics in Children with Amblyopia at Naresuan University

Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (JHSMR), 2022
Objective: To evaluate the visual outcomes of amblyopia treatment and identify the characteristics of children with newly diagnosed amblyopia. Material and Methods: This is a retrospective study of children newly diagnosed with amblyopia from January ...
Mayuree Montriwet
doaj   +1 more source

Constructing a Model of ppbv of Surface Ozone [PDF]

, 2003
The purpose of this activity is to construct a model that will provide students with a visual representation of parts per billion. Students work in teams to construct cubes of different volumes and to compare them to get a feel for parts per million by ...
The GLOBE Program, UCAR (University Corporation for Atmospheric Research)
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Couching in Nigeria: prevalence, risk factors and visual acuity outcomes.

, 2010
PURPOSE: Couching is an ancient treatment for cataract which is still practiced in some of the poorer developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.
Abdull, M, Gilbert, Clare E, Imam, A, Kyari, F, Murthy, GVS, Rabiu, MM, Sivasubramaniam, S, Tafida, A   +7 more
core   +1 more source