The optimal atropine concentration for myopia control in Chinese children: a systematic review and network Meta-analysis.

Aim: To figure out whether various atropine dosages may slow the progression of myopia in Chinese kids and teenagers and to determine the optimal atropine concentration for effectively slowing the progression of myopia.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted across the Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, CNKI, CBM, VIP, and Wanfang database, encompassing literature on slowing progression of myopia with varying atropine concentrations from database inception to January 17, 2024. Data extraction and quality assessment were performed, and a network Meta-analysis was executed using Stata version 14.

CircRNA and Stroke: New Insight of Potential Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets.

Stroke, the second-largest cause of death and the leading cause of disability globally, presents significant challenges in terms of prognosis and treatment. Identifying reliable prognosis biomarkers and treatment targets is crucial to address these challenges. Circular RNA (circRNA) has emerged as a promising research biomarkers and therapeutic targets because of its tissue specificity and conservation.

The Influence of Parents' Background and Their Perception on the Progression of Myopia in Children.

Purpose: To study the influence of parents' educational backgrounds and understanding on the progress of myopia in their offspring.

Methods: Spherical equivalent refraction (SE) of the children (aged 6-14) in China was assessed with cycloplegic autorefraction in a two-year longitudinal study. The parents' background information and myopia-related cognition were collected by questionnaires.

A Study on the Effectiveness of 650-nm Red-Light Feeding Instruments in the Control of Myopia.

Introduction: This study analyzed the effectiveness of 650-nm red-light feeding instruments in the control of myopia.

Methods: In this study, 164 school-aged participants diagnosed with myopia in the city of Shenzhen were enrolled in a red-light feeding instrument study. Of these, 41 were enrolled in the mild-to-moderate myopia group that received red-light feeding (RLMM group), 65 were enrolled in the mild-to-moderate myopia group that received single-vision spectacle treatment (SVSMM group), and 58 were included in the severe myopia group that received red-light feeding (RLS group).

A Pedigree Report of a Rare Case of Weill-Marchesani Syndrome with New Compound Heterozygous LTBP2 Mutations.

Background: Weill-Marchesani syndrome (WMS) is an autosomal inherited connective tissue disease. Clinical manifestations include microspherophakia (MSP), high myopia, ectopia lentis, open-angle glaucoma, short stature, short fingers, joint stiffness, and (occasionally) cardiovascular defects. At present, a total of four pathogenic gene loci related to WMS have been found: ADAMTS10, ADAMTS17, FBN1, and LTBP2.

Effect of Bilberry Extract on Development of Form-Deprivation Myopia in the Guinea Pig.

Purpose: To investigate the effects of bilberry extract, Difrarel, on form-deprivation myopia in guinea pigs.

Method: Thirty healthy pigmented guinea pigs, at the age of 3 weeks, were randomly assigned to 3 groups: 2 groups receiving daily orally administered Difrarel (300 mg/kg) either from the outset for 4 or 2 weeks after form deprivation and a control group. Form deprivation was induced with translucent eye patches on the right eye and lasted for 4 weeks.

Using EDDS and NTA for enhanced phytoextraction of Cd by water spinach.

A greenhouse experiment was used to test the applicability of [S,S]-Ethylenediaminedisuccinic acid (EDDS) and nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) at rates of 2.5 mmol kg(-1) and 5.0 mmol kg(-1), respectively, to increase the uptake of Cd by water spinach (Ipomoea aquatic Forsk) in soils with 2.

[A novel retrograde intubation procedure for treatment of nasolacrimal duct obstruction].

Objective: To investigate the effect of a novel intubation procedure for the treatment of nasolacrimal duct obstruction.

Methods: Nasolacrimal duct obstruction patients with chronic dacryocystitis were selected for undergoing the procedure of intubation in outpatient clinic. This procedure was performed under local anesthesia.