Publications by authors named "M C Moe"

Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of using zoledronic acid (ZA) as a supplementary treatment for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) in a randomized controlled trial.
  • A total of 40 nAMD patients were split into two groups, with one receiving ZA and the other a placebo, and the primary focus was on changes in visual acuity after treatment.
  • Results showed that the group receiving ZA had improved visual acuity compared to the placebo group, suggesting potential benefits that warrant further exploration, although the small sample size limits the strength of these findings.
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Purpose: To determine the feasibility of a prototype needle that enhances vitreous reflux (VR) to control intraocular pressure (IOP) in intravitreal injection (IVI).

Methods: We created an eye model to compare IVI using a standard 30-G needle with four different versions of a 30-G prototype needle with one to four surface grooves that enhanced VR. We injected 50, 70, and 100 µl saline through porcine sclera or 460-µm-thick rubber and measured the peak and 3-second pressure before we extracted the needle and measured the 10-second pressure.

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To compare two screening strategies for diabetic retinopathy (DR), and to determine the health-economic impact of including optical coherence tomography (OCT) in a regular DR screening. This cross-sectional study included a cohort of patients (≥ 18 years) with type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus (T1D or T2D) from a pilot DR screening program at Oslo University Hospital, Norway. A combined screening strategy where OCT was performed in addition to fundus photography for all patients, was conducted on this cohort and compared to our existing sequential screening strategy.

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Background: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the leading cause of adult blindness in the working age population worldwide, which can be prevented by early detection. Regular eye examinations are recommended and crucial for detecting sight-threatening DR. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) to lessen the burden on the healthcare system is needed.

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Background: Elevated serum ferritin with/without HFE variants in asymptomatic persons leads frequently to referral for blood donation. Hemochromatosis (p.C282Y/p.

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