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Latest (19) Full Text Articles (200)1 Aquaporin-4 antibody-positive cases beyond current diagnostic criteria for NMO spectrum disorders Neurology, May 22, 2013 Review Article
2 Ephrinb2-ephb4 signals regulate formation and maintenance of funnel-shaped valves in corneal lymphatic capillaries Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, May 22, 2013 Review Article
3 Recurrent bacterial keratitis Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
4 Oral gabapentin premedication for elderly patients undergoing intraocular surgery British Journal of Ophthalmology, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
5 Validation of a new photogrammetric technique to monitor the treatment effect of Botulinum toxin in synkinesis Eye, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
6 Subconjunctival Palomid 529 in the treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
7 Light-dark changes in iris thickness and anterior chamber angle width in eyes with occludable angles Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, May 22, 2013 Clinical Guideline Clinical Article
8 Upregulation of TGF-β1 in experimental proliferative vitreoretinopathy is accompanied by epithelial to mesenchymal transition Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, May 22, 2013 Review Article
9 A novel GUCY2D mutation in a Chinese family with dominant cone dystrophy Full Text Molecular Vision, May 22, 2013 Review Article
10 No association of age-related maculopathy susceptibility protein 2/HtrA serine peptidase 1 or complement factor H polymorphisms with early age-related maculopathy in a Chinese cohort Full Text Molecular Vision, May 22, 2013 Review Article
11 Insulin-like growth factor 1 is not associated with high myopia in a large Japanese cohort Full Text Molecular Vision, May 22, 2013 Review Article
12 Phenotypic characterization of a Chinese family with autosomal dominant cone-rod dystrophy related to GUCY2D Documenta Ophthalmologica, May 22, 2013 Review Article
13 Indocyanine green angiography in posterior uveitis Full Text Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
14 High altitude retinopathy Full Text Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, May 22, 2013
15 High-resolution multimodal imaging of multiple evanescent white dot syndrome Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
16 Correlation between risk factors during the neonatal period and appearance of retinopathy of prematurity in preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units in Alexandria, Egypt Full Text Clinical Ophthalmology, May 22, 2013
17 Is telephone review feasible and potentially effective in low vision services British Journal of Visual Impairment, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
18 Physical model for absorption of intraocular gas Full Text Digital Journal of Ophthalmology, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
19 Party foam-induced eye injuries and the power of media intervention Cornea, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
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20 Outcomes of Outpatient Fluid-Gas Exchange for Open Macular Hole After Vitrectomy American Journal of Ophthalmology, May 21, 2013 Clinical Article
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- Smoking increases the risk of both acute myocardial infarction and unstable angina pectoris more than alcohol consumption and physical activity, independent of family history
- Rectal bleeding, anemia, especially iron-deficiency anemia, weight loss, nocturnal symptoms, and family history of sprue, colorectal cancer, or inflammatory bowel disorder are alarm signals in patients with suspected irritable bowel syndrome.
- Psychological interventions to promote adjustment in children with CHD benefit family functioning
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Statins do not increase risk of malignant melanoma in postmenopausal women
In a study headed by researchers at Wayne State University involving 119,726 postmenopausal women enrolled in the Women’s Health Initiative, there were 1099 incident cases of malignant melanoma over an average follow-up of 11.6 y. At the time of enrollment, 7.4% of the participants used statins. The annualized rate of malignant melanoma in the statin users and non-users was 0.09% (HR=1.14). Thus, statin use does not increase the risk of malignant melanoma in postmenopausal women.
Read the article summarySimple, safe, effective, low-cost treatment for cancer-related anorexia/cachexia syndrome
A phase III trial conducted at the University of Cagliari showed that either of two regimens were effective in the treatment of cancer-related anorexia/cachexia syndrome (CACS). Sixty patients were randomized to receive one of the following treatment interventions for 4 months: 1) L-carnitine (4 g/d) + celecoxib (300 mg/d); or 2) L-carnitine + celecoxib + megestrol acetate (320 mg/d). All patients also received polyphenols (300 mg/d), lipoic acid (300 mg/d), carbocysteine (2.7 g/d), and vitamins A, C, and E. Lean body mass (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and L3 computed tomography) and physical activity (6-min walk test) increased in both groups.
Read the article summaryHPA axis, metabolic impairment, and pediatric obesity
As published in BMC Medicine, elevated ACTH levels are associated with hypertriglyceridemia and hyperglycemia, and elevated cortisol levels are associated with hypertension and high LDL-C in obese children and adolescents (n=450).
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Last month's top read Top Articles of 20121 Rapid response of retinal pigment epithelial detachments to intravitreal aflibercept in neovascular age-related macular degeneration refractory to bevacizumab and ranibizumab Eye, April 8, 2013
2 Long-Term Effects of Vitamins C and E, β-Carotene, and Zinc on Age-Related Macular Degeneration Ophthalmology, April 12, 2013
3 BRANCH RETINAL VEIN OCCLUSION: Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Risk Factors, Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Complications. An Update of the Literature Retina, April 25, 2013
4 Iatrogenic retinal breaks in 20-G versus 23-G pars plana vitrectomy Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, April 3, 2013
5 Intraocular Lens Delivery Characteristics of the Preloaded AcrySof IQ SN60WS/AcrySert Injectable Lens System American Journal of Ophthalmology, April 5, 2013
6 Macular Xanthophylls and ω-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Age-Related Macular Degeneration A Randomized Trial JAMA Ophthalmology, April 5, 2013
7 Cystoid Macular Edema in Retinitis Pigmentosa Patients without Associated Macular Thickening Seminars in Ophthalmology, April 3, 2013
8 Analysis of a Novel Protocol of Pulsed Intravenous Cyclophosphamide for Recalcitrant or Severe Ocular Inflammatory Disease Ophthalmology, April 25, 2013
9 Incidence of Acute Endophthalmitis After Intravitreal Bevacizumab Injection in A Single Clinical Center Retina, April 25, 2013
10 Diathermy of leaking sclerotomies after 23-gauge transconjunctival pars plana vitrectomy: a prospective study Retina, April 29, 2013
11 Effect of Panretinal Photocoagulation Treatment on Vision-Related Quality of Life of Patients With Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Retina, April 5, 2013
12 Treatment of Geographic Atrophy with Subconjunctival Sirolimus: Results of a Phase I/II Clinical Trial Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, April 3, 2013
13 Inclusion of Genotype with Fundus Phenotype Improves Accuracy of Predicting Choroidal Neovascularization and Geographic Atrophy Ophthalmology, April 3, 2013
14 Clinical Pattern of Toxoplasmic Retinochoroiditis in a Spanish Referral Center Ophthalmologica, April 4, 2013 Review Article
15 Long-Term Outcomes of Neoadjuvant Intra-arterial Cytoreductive Chemotherapy for Lacrimal Gland Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Ophthalmology, April 19, 2013
16 Visual Outcomes after Blunt Ocular Trauma Ophthalmology, April 26, 2013
17 Scope of resident ophthalmology consultation service and patient follow-up rates at a level 1 trauma center in Brooklyn, New York Clinical Ophthalmology, April 15, 2013 Free full text Review Article
18 Macular Edema After Cataract Surgery in Eyes Without Preoperative Central-Involved Diabetic Macular Edema Macular Edema After Cataract Surgery JAMA Ophthalmology, April 19, 2013
19 Acyclovir-resistant herpes simplex virus type 1 in intra-ocular fluid samples of herpetic uveitis patients Journal of Clinical Virology, April 15, 2013
20 Three hundred and sixty degree retinotomy for retinal detachments with severe proliferative vitreoretinopathy Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, April 4, 2013
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