Electrodiagnostic Tests as Potential Efficacy Endpoints in Clinical Trials of Novel Pharmacological Therapies for Acquired Retinal Disorders.

Background Electrodiagnostic tests (EDTs) provide non-invasive, objective and measurable indications of retinal and visual pathway function. These hold the promise of evaluating drug efficacy and disease progression over shorter periods than traditional 'end-stage' outcome measures (e.g.

Diagnosis and Monitoring of Achalasia Utilizing Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS): A Case Report.

Achalasia is a rare disorder affecting the esophagus, in which the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is spastic and fails to relax, causing food retention. This leads to esophageal dilatation over time. The condition often presents late and is frequently not suspected, resulting in delayed diagnosis.

Temporal drivers of abundance and community structure of scyphozoan jellyfish in tropical coastal waters.

Population blooms of scyphozoan jellyfish in tropical shallow water regions can fuel localized fisheries but also negatively impact human welfare. However, there is a lack of baseline ecological data regarding the scyphozoans in the region, which could be used to manage a fast-growing fishery and mitigate potential impacts. Thus, this study aims to investigate the temporal factors driving the distribution of scyphozoan community along the environmental gradients under different monsoon seasons, rainfall periods, moon phases, and diel-tidal conditions in the Klang Strait located in the central region along the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, where bloom events are increasing.

Gastric Carcinomas and Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS): A Report of Two Cases.

Stomach cancer remains a significant cause of mortality, as most patients are diagnosed at advanced stages. The primary method for diagnosis is endoscopy, along with tissue acquisition, supplemented by endoscopic ultrasound or computed tomography for disease staging. While point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is now firmly integrated into clinical practice, it is still not widely utilized.