Transdiaphragmatic intercostal hernia induced by sternutation: A case report.

Introduction And Importance: Sternutation is, by definition, a situation that increases abdominal pressure. However, it has not been clearly linked to protrusion of abdominal content through weaknesses in the abdominal boundaries.

Case Presentation: Here we present a case report in which the only trigger factor found for an abdominal content protrusion was a sternutation episode.

Role of choledochotomy after mechanical lithotripsy-related adverse event in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.

In case of rupture of the mechanical lithotripter's traction wires during an ERCP, we suggest performing a choledochotomy to remove the stone, and remove the closed Dormia basket through the mouth.

NFIXing Cancer: The Role of NFIX in Oxidative Stress Response and Cell Fate.

NFIX, a member of the nuclear factor I (NFI) family of transcription factors, is known to be involved in muscle and central nervous system embryonic development. However, its expression in adults is limited. Similar to other developmental transcription factors, NFIX has been found to be altered in tumors, often promoting pro-tumorigenic functions, such as leading to proliferation, differentiation, and migration.

Use of Amniotic Membrane in MMC-Augmented Trabeculectomy: A Retrospective Comparative Study.

Purpose: Amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) has shown promising results as an antifibrotic agent in trabeculectomy. We aimed to evaluate the additional effect of AMT in MMC-augmented trabeculectomy.

Patients And Methods: This retrospective study analyzed the results of the first 12 postoperative months of glaucomatous eyes submitted to Moorfields Safer Surgery Trabeculectomy with MMC alone (non-AMT group) compared to MMC and AMT (AMT group).

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Retinal Arterial Occlusion: Epidemiology, Clinical Approach, and Visual Outcomes.

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in patients with acute retinal artery occlusion (RAO). Secondarily, to analyse the epidemiology and the clinical approach.

Methods: Retrospective study of 13 patients submitted to HBOT between 2013 and 2018.

Outcomes of Trabeculectomy With and Without Mitomycin C in Pseudoexfoliative Glaucoma Compared With Mitomycin C in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of trabeculectomy with mitomycin C (MMC) in patients with Pseudoexfoliative Glaucoma (PXG) and compare the results with the outcomes of trabeculectomy without MMC in PXG and with MMC in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma (POAG). Ninety eyes (76 patients) submitted to trabeculectomy were included in a one-year retrospective study. Fifty-eight eyes with PXG were divided into group 1 (28 eyes) and group 2 (30 eyes), with and without MMC application respectively.

Digital Asthenopia: Portuguese Group of Ergophthalmology Survey.

Introduction: Given the increasing use of electronic devices, and the increasing number of complaints with its use, we intend to evaluate the prevalence of manifestations of dry eye and ocular fatigue in a population of individuals, who use the computer daily to perform all their professional tasks, as well as to correlate these complaints with the number of hours of digital use as well as their possible improvement with behavioural measures and use of tear drops.

Material And Methods: A total of 77 individuals (154 eyes) were evaluated on two separate days with a 1-month interval. They completed two questionnaires: OSDI and PEG Eye Fatigue.

Changes in choroidal thickness following trabeculectomy and its correlation with the decline in intraocular pressure.

Purpose: Evaluate whether there are significant changes in choroidal thickness following trabeculectomy, and how they relate do the decline in intraocular pressure.

Methods: This was a prospective evaluation of 28 eyes who underwent Moorfields modified trabeculectomy. The choroidal thickness was measured via OCT with enhanced depth imaging, before surgery and 1 day, 1 week and 1 month after surgery.

Molecular evolution and population genetics of a Gram-negative binding protein gene in the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae (sensu lato).

Background: Clarifying the role of the innate immune system of the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae is a potential way to block the development of the Plasmodium parasites. Pathogen recognition is the first step of innate immune response, where pattern recognition proteins like GNBPs play a central role.

Results: We analysed 70 sequences of the protein coding gene GNBPB2 from two species, Anopheles gambiae (s.