Contrast sensitivity before and after refractive error correction among refractive error patients in Hawassa, Sidama, Ethiopia 2023.

Background: Contrast sensitivity is an important measure of vision quality. Risk of falling injury is strongly associated with poor contrast sensitivity compared with poor near- and distance visual acuity. Since good visual acuity is not necessarily associated with good visual performance in the "real world" it is important to consider contrast sensitivity when prescribing corrective lenses.

DT-13 Mediates Ligand-Dependent Activation of PPARγ Response Elements In Vitro.

Activation of inflammatory pathways releases a storm of cytokines. Moreover, unregulated cytokines contribute to chronic inflammatory disorders. However, ligand-activated peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) is involved in suppressing inflammatory cytokines via transrepression of nuclear factor kappa B (NFκB).

The Efficacy of Neuromodulation, Interventional Treatment and Unconventional Therapies in the Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review.

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic debilitating multisystem neuropathic pain disorder. It is characterized by continuous pain, usually out of proportion to any known tissue injury, vasomotor changes, sudomotor or edema, and motor or trophic changes. The objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of neuromodulation, interventional, and unconventional treatments for CRPS.

Identifying Priority Science Information Needs for Managing Public Lands.

Public lands worldwide provide diverse resources, uses, and values, ranging from wilderness to extractive uses. Decision-making on public lands is complex as a result and is required by law to be informed by science. However, public land managers may not always have the science they need.

A Systematic Review of the Impact of Energy Insecurity on Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Energy is an increasingly important social and public health concern. It is essential for good health and a prerequisite for basic needs in the household. Public health emergencies like COVID-19 have been known to be associated with mental health crises such as increased levels of loneliness, depression, and anxiety.