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ABSTRACT Background The distribution of eye diseases differs depending on the geographical and socioeconomic context. Aim Therefore, this study analysed the pattern of eye conditions and diseases among patients at Nkhata...

Purpose: To explore how blue light-emitting diode (LED) exposure affects ferritinophagy and iron homeostasis in the conjunctival epithelium. Methods: C57BL/6 J mice and human conjunctival epithelial cells were exposed ...

Abstract Breast cancer has been the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in Palestine for 10 years. Each treatment option is associated with a risk of developing a number of adverse effects. Breast cancer predominantly...

BackgroundStem cell therapy holds considerable potential for treating dry eye syndrome, though it has yet to receive clinical approval.AimThis paper systematically quantifies the efficacy and safety of stem cell-based th...

Abstract Background Deep learning faces a significant bottleneck in medical image analysis due to its reliance on large-scale, expert-annotated datasets. This challenge is acute in ophthalmology, particularly for detecti...

Abstract Work-related musculoskeletal risks in student laboratory settings are under-characterized. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 31 healthy male medical laboratory students to quantify upper-limb ergonomic ris...

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force in modern ophthalmology, enabling rapid advances in disease detection, clinical decision support, workflow optimization, and tele-ophthalmology. Ophthalm...

ABSTRACT Microbiology, the study of microorganisms, is of critical importance to a variety of fields, including medicine, nursing, genetics, and immunology, as well as to students training to enter those fields. By defin...

Ophthalmomyiasis is a rare condition caused by the infestation of ocular or periocular tissues by fly larvae. It is typically reported in tropical regions, rural settings, or among individuals with animal exposure. This ...

Abstract Background Myosin heavy chain (MyHC)-related congenital myopathies display variable age of onset and clinical manifestations depending on the mutated isoform. Cardiomyopathy, ophthalmoplegia and primarily proxim...

IntroductionSjögren’s disease (SjD) is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by dry mouth (xerostomia) and dry eyes (xerophthalmia) due to inflammation in exocrine glands, particularly the salivary and lacrimal ...

ObjectiveSensory gait ataxia is a core feature of chronic peripheral vestibular disorders, leading to impaired mobility, reduced quality of life, and increased fall risk. Quantitative gait metrics capturing this deficit ...

BackgroundAutoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis-ectodermal dystrophy (APECED) is a rare monogenic autoimmune disorder caused by mutations in the AIRE gene and is characterized by immune dysregulation with multi-organ...