Objective: To assess the short-term effects of Multiwavelength Photobiomodulation (LumiThera Valeda Light Delivery System) on retinal functional behavior in patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
Materials And Methods: Twelve RP patients (24 eyes) underwent treatment involving nine photobiomodulation (PBM) sessions using the Valeda system, which emits three distinct wavelengths within the yellow (590 nm; 4 mW/cm2), red (660 nm; 65 mW/cm2), and near-infrared (NIR) (850 nm; 0.6 mW/cm2) spectrum.
Automating pruning tasks entails overcoming several challenges, encompassing not only robotic manipulation but also environment perception and detection. To achieve efficient pruning, robotic systems must accurately identify the correct cutting points. A possible method to define these points is to choose the cutting location based on the number of nodes present on the targeted cane.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Priming strategies that improve the functionality of MSCs may be required to address issues limiting successful clinical translation of MSC therapies. For conditions requiring high trophic support such as brain and spinal cord injuries, priming MSCs to produce higher levels of trophic factors may be instrumental to facilitate translation of current MSC therapies. We developed and tested a novel molecular priming paradigm using docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) to prime adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (ASCs) to enhance the secretome neuroregulatory potential.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study investigates the cognitive mechanisms underlying vigilance and pattern recognition using a novel adaptation of Mackworth's Clock Test. We aimed to quantify the time it takes for temporal patterns detected unconsciously through implicit learning to surface in the conscious mind within a dynamic vigilance task environment. Forty-eight participants detected random and non-disclosed rhythmic anomalous clock hand movements in this setting.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFControlling root movement is one of the greatest challenges in orthodontic treatment with aligners, like Invisalign aligners. Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) integration into ClinCheck, enabling bone and root visualisation, allows a more accurate follow-up of the teeth position. This study aims to compare torque measurements of the upper central incisors with and without CBCT and relate them to the upper incisor inclination and facial biotype.
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