Secondary sulcus IOL implantation for presbyopia correction following Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty.

Purpose: Report a case where the patient desired spectacle independence after phacoemulsification and Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) due to Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy.

Observations: A 52-year-old female presented with corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) of 20/40 in both eyes with low ametropia. Slit lamp examination revealed corneal edema 1+/4+, guttae, and nuclear cataract 2+/4+ in both eyes.

Cataract surgery and artificial iris implantation in patient with oculocutaneous albinism: a case report.

We present a case report detailing the successful phacoemulsification surgery with artificial iris implantation for two individuals with oculocutaneous albinism. These women suffered from cataracts, resulting in reduced visual acuity and heightened photophobia due to iris pigmentary epithelium deficiency. The patients underwent phacoemulsification along with prosthetic artificial iris implantation into the posterior chamber.

Oxygen transfer and gas holdup in airlift bioreactors assembled with helical flow promoters.

Bioreactors can perform biochemical conversions mediated by biocatalysts, such as enzymes, animal cells, plants, and microorganisms. Among several existing models, airlift bioreactors are devices with the low shear environment and good mass transfer with low energy consumption, employed in several biochemical processes. The fluid flow is enabled through air injection by the sparger located at the bioreactor base.

Extra-pituitary midline structural abnormalities associated with ectopic posterior pituitary detected on a new rapid MRI protocol (FAST1.2).

Objective: Test if the MRI FAST1.2 protocol can detect extra-pituitary midline structural brain abnormalities in patients with ectopic posterior pituitary (EPP), and highlighting their radiological-laboratory correlations.

Subjects And Methods: Cross-sectional study of patients with EPP and control group.

Adding T2-Weighted Images to FAST1 Protocol to Evaluate the Anatomy of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary Region.

Introduction: Ectopic posterior pituitary (EPP) is a malformation of the hypothalamic-pituitary region presented as a spectrum from isolated growth hormone deficiency (GHD) to multiple pituitary hormone deficiencies (MPHDs). Our goal was to establish whether the FAST1.2 protocol, which combines the FAST1 protocol with 3D-T2 DRIVE images, could identify the pituitary stalk (PS) and the regional anatomy more accurately.

Stage-Related Cost of Treatment of Bladder Cancer in Brazil.

Purpose: Bladder cancer is the ninth most frequent cancer worldwide with the twelfth highest incidence. However, its treatment has financial impacts that directly affect health burden. There is a scarcity of data about the costs related to healthcare in Brazil, especially in the public setting.

The influence of testosterone suppression on HER2 immunoexpression in prostatic neoplastic tissue.

During initial risk assessments, the metastatic potential of prostate cancer (PCa) may not be fully considered. The tumor's multicentric origin, which is associated with genetic mutations, may explain existing treatment limitations. Investigating human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) expression in patients with different stages of PCa may therefore increase understanding of the mechanisms associated with the development of castration resistance.

Same sized three-way indwelling urinary catheters from various manufacturers present different irrigation and drainage properties.

Background: The three-way indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) is used for continuous bladder irrigation and is considered the cornerstone for clinical treatment of patients with macroscopic hematuria. Although there seems to be a logical relationship between catheter size and efficacy of irrigation and drainage, we often observe relevant variations in these parameters between different brands of catheters available on the market. The aim of this study was to compare the mechanical properties of different models of latex and silicone three-way catheters in an setting that resembles clinical use.

Extraction and Characterization of Hemicellulose from Eucalyptus By-product: Assessment of Enzymatic Hydrolysis to Produce Xylooligosaccharides.

Eucalyptus wood is the primary source of fibers to produce paper and cellulose in South American countries. The major by-product generated in the cellulose industry is sawdust derived from chip wood production, which is designated as Eucalyptus by-product (EB). The xylooligosaccharides (XOS) are xylose-based oligomers with proven effects over maintenance and stimulation of beneficial human gut bacteria.

Surgeons' Performance Determining the Amount of Graft Material for Sinus Floor Augmentation Using Tomography.

This study aimed to assess the performance of surgeons in determining the amount of graft material required for maxillary sinus floor augmentation in a preoperative analysis using cone-beam computed tomography images. A convenience sample of 10 retrospective CBCT exams (i-CAT®) was selected. Scans of the posterior maxilla area with an absence of at least one tooth and residual alveolar bone with an up to 5 mm height were used.

Robot-Assisted Nephropexy.

Introduction: Renal ptosis is defined as the renal descent when there is a change from supine to orthostatic position, usually with a change of two vertebral bodies or more than five cm apart. Although rare, it is one of the causes of chronic flank pain or of upper abdomen. The typical patient of renal ptosis is young, female, thin, with complaint of pain when in an upright position (1, 2).

Immobilization of Trypsin in Lignocellulosic Waste Material to Produce Peptides with Bioactive Potential from Whey Protein.

In this study, trypsin (Enzyme Comission 3.4.21.

Cardiovascular events associated with androgen deprivation therapy in patients with prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Context: A recently published meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (RCT) showed that androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) did not significantly increase cardiovascular mortality in prostate cancer patients. However, cardiovascular morbidity, which can impact quality of life, was not evaluated.

Objective: To evaluate the risk of cardiovascular morbidity associated with ADT in patients with prostate cancer.

Hydrogen and methane production, energy recovery, and organic matter removal from effluents in a two-stage fermentative process.

This study evaluates the potential for using different effluents for simultaneous H(2) and CH(4) production in a two-stage batch fermentation process with mixed microflora. An appreciable amount of H(2) was produced from parboiled rice wastewater (23.9 mL g(-1) chemical oxygen demand [COD]) and vinasse (20.

Establishment of radiation qualities for mammography according to the IEC 61267 and TRS 457.

This article presents the technical conditions necessary to establish appropriate radiation qualities for the calibration of the dosemeters used in the mammography detectors in the Laboratório de Ciências Radiológicas (LCR) from the Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Tests were conducted to evaluate the homogeneity of the radiation field, scattering, half-value layers and system stability. The calibration method (substitution) is described in this work.