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Open AccessInfectious keratitis in pediatric population aged less than two years: a tertiary eye institute experience
Infectious keratitis is a serious ocular condition, which can lead to corneal scarring, vision loss, and even blindness. Pediatric infectious keratitis accounts for about 13% of all cases, although there is a ...
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Unveiling the landscape of post-keratoplasty keratitis: a comprehensive epidemiological analysis in a tertiary center
The present study aimed to epidemiologically evaluate patients with infectious keratitis following corneal transplantation.
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Open AccessReprogrammable reflection-transmission integrated coding metasurface for real-time terahertz wavefront manipulations in full-space
In recent years, there has been notable advancement in programmable metasurfaces, primarily attributed to their cost-effectiveness and capacity to manipulate electromagnetic (EM) waves. Nevertheless, a signifi...
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Open AccessMulti-channel polarization manipulation based on graphene for encryption communication
Wave-based cryptography, at the vanguard of advancing technologies in advanced information science, is essential for establishing a diverse array of secure cryptographic platforms. The realization of these pla...
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Open AccessEOS® is reliable to evaluate spinopelvic parameters: a validation study
Sagittal and coronal standing radiographs have been the standard imaging for assessing spinal alignment. However, their disadvantages include distortion at the image edges and low interobserver reliability in ...
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Effects of perioperative vitamin E and zinc co-supplementation on systemic inflammation and length of stay following coronary artery bypass graft surgery: a randomized controlled trial
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery has been reported to be associated with lower postoperative plasma antioxidant and zinc levels. We hypothesized that perioperative supplementation of vitamin E and z...
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Ulnar Hypoplasia-Split Foot Syndrome
Ulnar hypoplasia-split foot syndrome is a very rare genetic disorder (less than one per 1,000,000) that manifests as malformations due to deficiencies in both the upper and lower limbs. Symptoms of this syndro...
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Open AccessFrom the diagnosis of infectious keratitis to discriminating fungal subtypes; a deep learning-based study
Infectious keratitis (IK) is a major cause of corneal opacity. IK can be caused by a variety of microorganisms. Typically, fungal ulcers carry the worst prognosis. Fungal cases can be subdivided into filamento...
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A New Concept of Using Femoral Condyles Surface for Femoral Component Alignment During Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Technical Note
Orthopedic surgeons favor an intramedullary guiding system on the femoral component during total knee arthroplasty (TKA); nevertheless, improper positioning of the entry point affects the final alignment. We h...
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Cellular senescence and ophthalmic diseases: narrative review
Cellular senescence is a state of permanent growth arrest whereby a cell reaches its replicative limit. However, senescence can also be triggered prematurely in certain stressors including radiation, oxidative...
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Open AccessFixation method can affect posterior tibial slope in opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy: a retrospective study
Posterior tibial slope (PTS) alterations following open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO) can cause instability and excessive tibial translation in the sagittal plane. These changes can be influenced by the ...
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Open AccessA comparative study of machine learning and deep learning methods for energy balance prediction in a hybrid building-renewable energy system
Globally, the construction industry is experiencing an increase in energy demand, which has significant environmental and economic repercussions. To address these issues, it is now possible for buildings, vehi...
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Open AccessA reconfigurable graphene patch antenna inverse design at terahertz frequencies
This article investigates the inverse design of a reconfigurable multi-band patch antenna based on graphene for terahertz applications to operate frequency range (2–5THz). In the first step, this article evalu...
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Infectious keratitis caused by Klebsiella spp.: predisposing factors, presentation, and management
To study predisposing factors, clinical presentation and management strategies for Klebsiella keratitis.
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Post photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) infectious keratitis; six-year experience of a tertiary eye hospital
As an essential development in the new century, surface ablation procedures have attracted increasing attention. There exists a concern regarding the risk of infectious keratitis. Hence, we aimed to investigat...
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Open AccessReturn to work following primary total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is increasingly common in younger patients, who are more likely to be working preoperatively. There is a need for an updated review of the literature regarding the rate and time to...
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Open AccessCitrobacter keratitis: predisposing factors and clinical characteristics
To report predisposing factors, clinical presentation, antibiotic sensitivity, and management of Citrobacter-caused infectious keratitis.
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Open AccessThe distance between new and previous incisions does not affect skin necrosis in total knee arthroplasty: a parallel-randomized controlled clinical trial
To avoid skin necrosis, an 8 cm distance between the new and previous incision is recommended in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). It was hypothesized that making a new incision less than 8 cm...
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Analysis of the A549 cell line affected by anticancer bioactive compounds of Actinomycetes isolated from saline soils
Actinomycetes are filamentous bacteria and the residents of the soil, prone to produce bioactive metabolites. This research aimed to isolate, classify, and investigate the anticancer properties of Actinomycetes s...
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Does metabolic syndrome increase the risk of fracture? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Metabolic syndrome is of increasing concern globally. The aspects of this disease and its interaction with other morbidities should be discussed in detail. By investigating the effects of metabolic syndrome on...
