Publications by authors named "Jumana A Shafei"
Retinal Detachment Following Cataract Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Incidence, Preoperative Risk Factors, and Postoperative Complications.
Abdulmohsen Jameel Alshammari Rakan Abu Alqam Maram Abdulaziz Aldeej Abdullah Mohammed Al-Omair Lamar Abed Wazira Jumana Abdullah Shafei
Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Cataract surgery is the most common surgery done to help people see better, but it can sometimes lead to a serious problem called retinal detachment (RD), which can harm eyesight.
- A big study looked at over 5 million patients and found that about 37,000 of them experienced RD after surgery, which is about 0.66 cases for every 100 patients.
- The study also showed that men are more likely to get RD after cataract surgery than women.
Background: ATP1A3 is a gene that encodes the ATPase Na + /K + transporting subunit alpha-3 isoenzyme that is widely expressed in GABAergic neurons. It maintains metabolic balance and neurotransmitter movement. These pathways are essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system.
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