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View article: Portable devices for the diagnosis of glaucoma: a scoping review
Portable devices for the diagnosis of glaucoma: a scoping review Open
Background Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Early detection and continuous monitoring are essential to preventing vision loss, yet traditional diagnostic tools remain largely inaccessible in low-resource set…
View article: Sebelipase Alfa Improves Aminotransferase Levels in Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency: Data From an International Registry
Sebelipase Alfa Improves Aminotransferase Levels in Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency: Data From an International Registry Open
Background and Aims In patients with lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (LAL‐D), elevations in alanine and aspartate aminotransferases (ALT, AST) are associated with liver damage. The objective of this analysis was to evaluate aminotransfera…
View article: Cardiovascular events in patients diagnosed with light chain amyloidosis in the USA: a real-world analysis utilizing electronic health records
Cardiovascular events in patients diagnosed with light chain amyloidosis in the USA: a real-world analysis utilizing electronic health records Open
Background Light chain (AL) amyloidosis is a rare disease characterized by the deposition of misfolded immunoglobulin light chains, often in the heart, and is associated with increased risk of mortality and cardiovascular (CV) events. Purp…
View article: Incidence and prevalence of light chain amyloidosis in the United States in 2019–2021 using Optum EHR data
Incidence and prevalence of light chain amyloidosis in the United States in 2019–2021 using Optum EHR data Open
Immunoglobulin light chain amyloidosis (AL amyloidosis) is among the most common forms of systemic amyloidosis. Using electronic health records (EHR) data from the United States, we aimed to estimate the incidence and prevalence of AL amyl…
View article: Delivery Models of Diabetic Retinopathy Services in Low and Middle-income Countries: A scoping review protocol
Delivery Models of Diabetic Retinopathy Services in Low and Middle-income Countries: A scoping review protocol Open
Background Diabetic retinopathy(DR) is among the leading causes of blindness worldwide, including in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where the majority of people living with diabetes (PLWD) reside. The World Health Organisation (W…
View article: Combining visual and linguistic methods to cultivate and communicate river meanings with young children
Combining visual and linguistic methods to cultivate and communicate river meanings with young children Open
Environmental education is a process that helps children and people of all ages to learn about environments and develop skills to address associated challenges. For early childhood environmental education, place‐ and arts‐based methods can…
View article: A Comparison of Tests for Detecting Prior Exposure to Coxiella burnetii for Use with Q-VAX in Australian Human Q Fever Vaccination
A Comparison of Tests for Detecting Prior Exposure to Coxiella burnetii for Use with Q-VAX in Australian Human Q Fever Vaccination Open
Background/Objectives: Q-VAX vaccine, approved in Australia, prevents Q fever. However, individuals with prior Coxiella burnetii (Cb) infection have an increased risk of adverse reactions, requiring pre-vaccination screening by an intrader…
View article: The comparative effects of ventilation shutdown with heat (VSDH), relative humidity (VSDHRh), or CO2 (VSDCO2) on broiler electroencephalogram (EEG), blood chemistry and gene expression
The comparative effects of ventilation shutdown with heat (VSDH), relative humidity (VSDHRh), or CO2 (VSDCO2) on broiler electroencephalogram (EEG), blood chemistry and gene expression Open
View article: Determining how different ventilation shutdown plus methods change the electroencephalography, blood chemistry, corticosterone, and heat shock protein 70 of laying hens
Determining how different ventilation shutdown plus methods change the electroencephalography, blood chemistry, corticosterone, and heat shock protein 70 of laying hens Open
The poultry industry faces a major impediment in dealing with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Large outbreaks have resulted in depletion of available resources needed for desired depopulation methods, leading to the need for alte…
View article: Measures of diabetic retinopathy treatment coverage: protocol for a methodological review
Measures of diabetic retinopathy treatment coverage: protocol for a methodological review Open
Introduction Diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading causes of vision impairment globally. Alongside the systemic control of diabetes and timely detection of diabetic retinopathy, the prompt initiation and completion of treatment is ess…
View article: Mainstreaming control interventions for neglected tropical diseases into the health system: a scoping review protocol
Mainstreaming control interventions for neglected tropical diseases into the health system: a scoping review protocol Open
Introduction The WHO neglected tropical diseases (NTD) roadmap (2021–2030) proposed a shift in approach to addressing NTDs through accountability for impact, implementing integration across NTDs, mainstreaming in national health systems an…
View article: PP46 Economic Value Of Minimally Invasive Procedures: Examining Revolutionary And Evolutionary Devices In Aortic Stenosis And Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
PP46 Economic Value Of Minimally Invasive Procedures: Examining Revolutionary And Evolutionary Devices In Aortic Stenosis And Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Open
Introduction Minimally invasive procedures (MIPs) shorten procedural, hospital, and patient recovery time, providing patient benefits and reducing healthcare resource use (HCRU). This study explored the economic impact of two MIPs as discu…
View article: Trifocal versus extended depth of focus (EDOF) intraocular lenses after cataract extraction
Trifocal versus extended depth of focus (EDOF) intraocular lenses after cataract extraction Open
Distance visual acuity after cataract surgery may be similar whether the lenses implanted are trifocal IOLs or EDOF (TECNIS Symfony) IOLs. People receiving trifocal IOLs may achieve better near vision and may be less dependent on spectacle…
View article: Approaches for delivery of refractive and optical care services in community and primary care settings
Approaches for delivery of refractive and optical care services in community and primary care settings Open
The protocol of this scoping review was published in the Open Source Framework.
View article: Portable devices for diagnosis and monitoring of glaucoma: a scoping review protocol
Portable devices for diagnosis and monitoring of glaucoma: a scoping review protocol Open
Introduction Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. The need to diagnose glaucoma early in its natural history before extensive sight loss occurs cannot be overemphasised. However, glaucoma is largely asympto…
View article: What is the coverage of retina screening services for people with diabetes? Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
What is the coverage of retina screening services for people with diabetes? Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of vision impairment globally. Vision loss from diabetic retinopathy can generally be prevented by early detection and timely treatment. The WHO included a measure of service access for …
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Das feministische Dojo Open
View article: Antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements for slowing the progression of age-related macular degeneration
Antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements for slowing the progression of age-related macular degeneration Open
Moderate-certainty evidence suggests that antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplementation (AREDS: vitamin C, E, beta-carotene, and zinc) probably slows down progression to late AMD. People with intermediate AMD have a higher chance of bene…
View article: Artificial intelligence for diabetic retinopathy in low-income and middle-income countries: a scoping review
Artificial intelligence for diabetic retinopathy in low-income and middle-income countries: a scoping review Open
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of blindness globally. There is growing evidence to support the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in diabetic eye care, particularly for screening populations at risk of sight loss from DR in …
View article: Rapid methods for identifying barriers and solutions to improve access to community health services: a scoping review
Rapid methods for identifying barriers and solutions to improve access to community health services: a scoping review Open
Background The advancement of universal health coverage (UHC) is largely based on identifying and addressing barriers to accessing community health services. Traditional qualitative research approaches provide excellent insights but have u…
View article: Laser-assisted cataract surgery versus standard ultrasound phacoemulsification cataract surgery
Laser-assisted cataract surgery versus standard ultrasound phacoemulsification cataract surgery Open
We included 42 RCTs conducted in Europe, North America, South America and Asia, which enrolled a total of 7298 eyes of 5831 adult participants. Overall, the studies were at unclear or high risk of bias. In 16 studies the authors reported f…
View article: Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency manifestations in children and adults: Baseline data from an international registry
Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency manifestations in children and adults: Baseline data from an international registry Open
Background and Aims Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (LAL‐D) is a rare, autosomal recessive disease involving lysosomal accumulation of cholesteryl esters and triglycerides. The International Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency Registry (NCT0…
View article: Prevalence and impact of combined vision and hearing (dual sensory) impairment: A scoping review
Prevalence and impact of combined vision and hearing (dual sensory) impairment: A scoping review Open
Hearing and vision impairments are common globally. They are often considered separately in research, and in planning and delivering services. However, they can occur concurrently, termed dual sensory impairment (DSI). The prevalence and i…
View article: Identifying important questions for Cochrane systematic reviews in Eyes and Vision: Report of a priority setting exercise
Identifying important questions for Cochrane systematic reviews in Eyes and Vision: Report of a priority setting exercise Open
Introduction Systematic reviews are important to inform decision‐making for evidence‐based health care and patient choice. Deciding which reviews should be prioritized is a key issue for decision‐makers and researchers. Cochrane Eyes and V…
View article: Issue Information – Editorial Board
Issue Information – Editorial Board Open
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View article: Rapid methods for identifying barriers and solutions to improve access to community health services: a scoping review protocol
Rapid methods for identifying barriers and solutions to improve access to community health services: a scoping review protocol Open
Objectives Low attendance rates for community health services reflect important barriers that prevent people from receiving the care they need. Services and health systems that seek to advance Universal Health Coverage need to understand a…
View article: Antimicrobial resistance in topical treatments for microbial keratitis: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Antimicrobial resistance in topical treatments for microbial keratitis: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction There is evidence for increased resistance against the antimicrobials used to treat keratitis. This review aims to provide global and regional prevalence estimates of antimicrobial resistance in corneal isolates and the range …
View article: Prognostic factors for the development and progression of proliferative diabetic retinopathy in people with diabetic retinopathy
Prognostic factors for the development and progression of proliferative diabetic retinopathy in people with diabetic retinopathy Open
We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL; which contains the Cochrane Eyes and Vision Trials Register; 2022, Issue 5), Ovid MEDLINE, and Ovid Embase. The date of the search was 27 May 2022. Additionally, the …
View article: Systematic review of clinical practice guidelines for uveitis
Systematic review of clinical practice guidelines for uveitis Open
To facilitate the integration of eye care into universal health coverage, the WHO is developing a Package of Eye Care Interventions (PECI). Development of the PECI involves the identification of evidence-based interventions from relevant c…
View article: Rapid Methods for Identifying Barriers and Solutions to Improve Access to Community Health Services: A Scoping Review
Rapid Methods for Identifying Barriers and Solutions to Improve Access to Community Health Services: A Scoping Review Open