[Gender distribution of scientific contributions at German ophthalmological conferences-a baseline study].

Background: The proportion of female ophthalmologists in Germany has risen to approximately 50% in recent years, and approximately 66% of medical students are women. This represents a reversal of the past situation with a male predominance. Despite this change, many international studies show that women are still underrepresented at scientific conferences, particularly among invited speakers, chairpersons, and program committees.

Immediate effects of soft tissue mobilization and percussive massage on balance in young adults with pes planus: A single blind, randomized controlled pilot study.

Background: Presence of pes planus is known to effect balance. In this study, it was aimed to examine the immediate effects of IASTM and PMT on static and dynamic balance in young adults with pes planus.

Method: The navicular drop test was used to diagnose pes planus.

Transseptal Puncture and Cryoballoon Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with Atrial Septal Occluder or Atrial Septal Defect Surgical Repair: A Single Center Experience.

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia in patients with atrial septal defect (ASD). Cryoballoon ablation (CA) is a safe and efficient method for pulmonary vein (PV) isolation in the treatment of AF. Achieving left atrial access may be difficult in patients with atrial septal occluders (ASO) or surgical repair of ASD.

Tripolyphosphate-functionalized cellulose: A green solution for cadmium contamination.

This study introduces a highly efficient tripolyphosphate -tethered cellulose sorbent for cadmium (Cd⁺) removal from aqueous solutions. Characterization through FTIR and SEM revealed the material's structural properties. The sorbent achieved 99% Cd⁺ removal even at a minimal dosage of 0.