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Molina-Miras A, Abreu AC, López Rosales L, Cerón-García MC, Sánchez-Mirón A, Fernández I, García-Camacho F. A step forward in sustainable pesticide production from Amphidinium carterae biomass via photobioreactor cultivation with urea as a nitrogen source. Bioresour Technol 2023; 387:129643. [PMID: 37562492 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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This study addresses the problem of replacing nitrate and ammonium with urea as a greener nitrogen source in the mass cultivation of the microalga Amphidinium carterae for the development of amphidinol-based phytosanitary products. To solve this problem, a nuclear magnetic resonance assisted investigation evaluated the effect of nitrogen sources on growth and metabolic profiles in photobioreactors. Urea-fed cultures exhibited growth kinetics comparable to nitrate-fed cultures (µmax = 0.30 day-1, Pbmax = 43 mgL-1day-1). Urea-fed cultures had protein, lipid, and carbohydrate contents of 39.5%, 14.5%, and 42.4%, respectively, while nitrate-fed cultures had 27.9 %, 17.5% and 48.1%, respectively. Metabolomics revealed nitrogen source-dependent metabotypes and a correlation between amphidinols and polyunsaturated fatty acids. The amphidinol-to-nitrogen yield coefficient in urea-fed cultures (135 mg/g) was approximately 2.5 times higher than in nitrate-fed cultures. The potent antiphytopathogenic activity exhibited by extracts from urea-fed cultures underscores the potential of urea as a sustainable nitrogen source in microalgae-based biorefineries.
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- A Molina-Miras
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain; Research Center CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry and Physics, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain; Research Center CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain; Research Center CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain; Research Center CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain; Research Center CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry and Physics, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain; Research Center CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain; Research Center CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain.
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Castro C, Marques JH, Silva N, Abreu AC, Furtado MJ, Lume M. Comparison of Color Fundus Photography and Multicolor Fundus Imaging for Detection of Lesions in Diabetic Retinopathy and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Clin Ophthalmol 2023; 17:2515-2524. [PMID: 37641738 PMCID: PMC10460587 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s414603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023] Open
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Purpose To evaluate the agreement between conventional fundus photography (CFP) and multicolor fundus imaging (MFI) for the detection of lesions of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and retinal vein occlusion (RVO). Methods Cross-sectional analysis of eyes with DR or RVO who underwent CFP and MFI. All images were independently analyzed by two observers (O1 and O2), and the evaluated lesions were classified as "present" or "absent". Then, a paired comparison between both exams of the same eye was performed, to assess which made it easier to detect the lesions. Results Considering DR, the agreement was substantial for cotton wool spots and photocoagulation scars for both observers (O1: κ=0.75 and κ=0.67; O2: κ=0.71 and κ=0.64, respectively) and for hard exudates for O1 (κ=0.80). These lesions were detected more frequently on MFI. Regarding RVO, the agreement was considered substantial for venous sheathing by O1 (κ=0.64) and moderate for optociliary shunts by O2 (κ=0.60). Optociliary shunts were detected more frequently in CPF by both observers and venous sheathing on MFI by O1. For microaneurysms, retinal hemorrhages, retinal neovascularization, and proliferative membranes, in DR, and retinal hemorrhages, venous engorgement, and retinal neovascularization in RVO, the agreement was almost perfect (κ>0.82). In the paired analysis, both observers considered that, in DR, microaneurysms and retinal hemorrhages were easier to detect on CFP and that retinal neovascularization, cotton wool spots, and photocoagulation scars were easier to identify on MFI. Regarding RVO, optocilliary shunts were easier to identify on CFP and venous engorgement on MFI. Conclusion The agreement of MFI and CFP was substantial to almost perfect for most lesions. MFI seems better to detect cotton wool spots and photocoagulations scars in DR and venous sheathing in RVO. Optocilliary shunts seem easier to detect on CFP.
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- Catarina Castro
- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Porto, Portugal
- Department of Ophthalmology, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar – Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Porto, Portugal
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Ferreira A, Anjos R, José-Vieira R, Afonso M, Abreu AC, Monteiro S, Macedo M, Andrade JP, Furtado MJ, Lume M. Application of optical coherence tomography angiography for microvascular changes in patients treated with hydroxychloroquine: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2023; 261:2221-2233. [PMID: 36884062 PMCID: PMC9993382 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-023-06023-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Retinal toxicity with long-term hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) treatment is a major concern. This systematic review aims to assess the application of optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) to detect microvascular alterations in patients under HCQ. METHODS PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases were systematically searched until January 14, 2023. Studies using OCTA as a primary diagnostic method to evaluate the macular microvasculature of HCQ users were included. Primary outcomes were macular vessel density (VD) and foveal avascular zone (FAZ) at the superficial (SCP) and deep (DCP) capillary plexus. Meta-analysis was performed using a random-effects model. RESULTS Of 211 screened abstracts, 13 were found eligible, enrolling 989 eyes from 778 patients. High-risk patients due to longer duration of treatment presented lower VD in the retinal microvasculature than those with low-risk in SCP (P = 0.02 in fovea; P = 0.004 in parafovea) and in DCP (P = 0.007 in fovea; P = 0.01 in parafovea). When compared with healthy controls, HCQ users had lower VD in both plexus-no quantitative synthesis was presented. CONCLUSIONS Microvascular changes were found in autoimmune patients under HCQ treatment without any documented retinopathy. However, the evidence produced so far does not allow to draw conclusion concerning the effect of drug as studies were not controlled for disease duration.
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- André Ferreira
- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Do Porto, Largo Do Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal.
- Department of Biomedicine - Unit of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine of University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Central, Lisbon, Portugal
- Nova Medical School, Lisbon, Portugal
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- MEDCIDS-Department of Community Medicine, Information and Health Decision Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- CINTESIS-Center for Health Technology and Services Research, Porto, Portugal
- RISE-Health Research Network, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Do Porto, Largo Do Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Do Porto, Largo Do Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Do Porto, Largo Do Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Do Porto, Largo Do Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal
- ICBAS - Instituto de Ciência Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade Do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Biomedicine - Unit of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine of University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- CINTESIS-Center for Health Technology and Services Research, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Do Porto, Largo Do Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal
- ICBAS - Instituto de Ciência Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade Do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Do Porto, Largo Do Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal
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Leite J, Abreu AC, Furtado MJ, Lume M. Retinal Changes After COVID-19 Infection and COVID-19 Vaccination. Int Med Case Rep J 2023; 16:433-442. [PMID: 37519404 PMCID: PMC10377553 DOI: 10.2147/imcrj.s408306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/01/2023] Open
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Background Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) disease was first reported in 2019 and was initially associated with respiratory pathology. With the improvement of knowledge about this disease, it was noticed that, among other symptoms, some patients presented visual acuity changes associated with retinal vascular changes, mainly associated with thrombotic phenomena. Later, with the development of vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 disease, cases of visual acuity alterations secondary to thrombotic phenomena were also reported. Case Presentation In this article, a series of clinical cases with retinal vascular alterations after COVID-19 infection and vaccination are described. Conclusion COVID-19 infection and vaccination increase the risk of retinal vascular events. The purpose of this article is to present a set of clinical cases with various manifestations of vascular changes in the retina associated with COVID-19 infection and COVID-19 vaccination observed in the Department of Ophthalmology of Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, in Porto, Portugal.
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- João Leite
- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Oporto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Oporto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Oporto, Portugal
- ICBAS - Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Oporto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Oporto, Portugal
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PURPOSE To report a case of acute macular neuroretinopathy (AMN) following SARS-CoV-2 vaccination. METHODS Case report. RESULTS An otherwise healthy 28-year-old white woman presented to an ophthalmology department with complaints of black paracentral vision scotomata on both eyes that appeared 2 days after receiving the first dose of Vaxzevria vaccine. Fundus examination revealed bilateral red brown petaloid lesions around the fovea. On spectral domain optical coherence tomography, a hyperreflective plaque between the outer plexiform and outer nuclear layers along with disruption of ellipsoid zone/interdigitation zone was observed. A diagnosis of AMN was made. CONCLUSION AMN may be an extremely rare adverse event of SARS-COV-2 vaccination, especially in patients with other risk factors. SYNOPSIS An otherwise healthy 28-year-old white woman was diagnosed with AMN 2 days after SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.
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- Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto- Hospital de Santo António, Oporto, Portugal; and
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- Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto- Hospital de Santo António, Oporto, Portugal; and
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- Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto- Hospital de Santo António, Oporto, Portugal; and
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- Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto- Hospital de Santo António, Oporto, Portugal; and
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Castro C, Sousa P, Abreu AC, Monteiro S, Pinto MDC. Refractive Management of Surgical-Induced Presbyopia in a Young Patient with Vision-Related Quality of Life Complaints: A Case Report. Case Rep Ophthalmol 2023; 14:602-606. [PMID: 37942232 PMCID: PMC10629854 DOI: 10.1159/000534431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023] Open
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Visual difficulties can negatively impact life quality. Our purpose was to report the refractive surgical planning and outcomes of a young patient with mixed astigmatism and phacoemulsification-induced presbyopia due to congenital cataracts who was unsatisfied with her vision-related quality of life. A 32-year-old woman, submitted to phacoemulsification with implantation of a monofocal intraocular lens (IOL) and Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy 3 years before, due to congenital cataracts, was referred to the Refractive Surgery Unit of Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António. She had mixed astigmatism (+1.00-4.00 × 10° in the right eye [RE] and +0.50-1.75 × 180° in the left eye [LE]) and surgical-induced presbyopia, was intolerant to contact lenses, and felt that her vision significantly impaired her life quality. A trifocal Sulcoflex® (Rayner) IOL was implanted to correct the spherical and near refractive errors. In a second surgical time, a photorefractive keratectomy was performed to correct the residual astigmatism (-3.50 × 10° in the RE and -1.50 × 170° in the LE). In the last visit, distance and near uncorrected visual acuity were 20/20 (Snellen) and Jaeger 1, respectively, in both eyes, and the patient was very satisfied. When assessing the surgical options of young, working-age patients, clinicians should, when possible, consider alternative solutions to monofocal IOLs. In this patient, the combination of corneal and intraocular procedures allowed the correction of both the distance and near refractive errors, with a subsequent significant improvement in the patient's quality of life.
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- Catarina Castro
- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Santo António, Porto, Portugal
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Leite J, Castro C, Abreu AC, Pessoa B, Furtado MJ, Lume M, Menéres P. Posterior capsular rupture during cataract surgery in eyes treated previously with intravitreal injections. Ophthalmologica 2022; 246:9-13. [DOI: 10.1159/000528657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Introduction:
Intravitreal injections are currently the most common intraocular surgical procedure worldwide.
Some studies have reported a higher risk of intraoperative complications, namely posterior capsular rupture (PCR), during cataract surgery.
The aim of this retrospective and observational study, conducted at Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, was to assess the risk of posterior capsular rupture (PCR) during cataract surgery in eyes previously treated with intravitreal injections (IVI) with antivascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) and/or corticosteroids.
Methods:
Eyes undergoing cataract surgery between June 2019 and May 2021. Combined surgeries, such as glaucoma surgery and pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) were excluded. The occurrence of PCR during cataract surgery in treated and previously untreated eyes with IVI was analyzed.
Results:
A total of 5813 cataract surgeries were analyzed; 4.1% of the cases had previously undergone IVI. The PCR rate in cataract surgery was 1.8%: 6.7% in eyes previously treated with IVI and 1.6% without previous IVI (OR=4.5, 95% CI: 2.6-7.7, p<0.001).
The combined therapy (anti-VEGF with corticosteroids) presents a higher risk compared to the two therapies alone as monotherapy (OR=11.6, 95% CI: 4.7-28.5, p<0.001), as well as treated eyes treated with ≥10 IVI (OR=2.1, 95% CI: 0.8-6.1, p=0.144) and a time interval between the last IVI and cataract surgery was ≤6 months (OR=1.9, 95% CI: 0.6-6.1, p=0.296).
Discussion/Conclusion:
These results demonstrate that eyes that require IV treatment prior to cataract surgery are at increased risk of CPA during cataract surgery, and careful assessment of the characteristics of the cataract and posterior capsule is critical.
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Vieira R, Marta A, Abreu AC, Monteiro S, Brochado MDC. Quality of Vision After LASIK, PRK and FemtoLASIK: An Analysis Using the Double Pass Imaging System HD AnalyzerTM ®. Clin Ophthalmol 2022; 16:3351-3359. [PMID: 36237491 PMCID: PMC9553308 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s373448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Purpose Analyze and compare the quality of vision of Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), LASER in situ keratomileusis with mechanical microkeratome (LASIK) and femtosecond-assisted LASIK (FS-LASIK) using the double-pass imaging system HD AnalyzerTM®. Setting Ophthalmology department of Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto (CHUPorto). Design Retrospective, non-randomized, single center study. Methods Analysis of three equivalent groups of patients submitted to PRK, LASIK and FS-LASIK at our department. The objective quality of vision assessment included the objective scatter index (OSI), the modular transfer function cutoff frequency (MTF) and the predicted visual acuity within the 100% (PVA), 20% (PVA20) and 9% contrast levels (PVA9) that were evaluated at baseline, 1st week, 1 and 6 months after surgery. Results 118 eyes were included: 40 underwent LASIK, 43 FS-LASIK and 35 PRK. The mean age was 30.6±4.6 years old and 56% were female. There was a significant impact concerning the type of procedure in the objective quality of vision analysis (Repeated measures ANOVA): the FS-LASIK group showed lower OSI values overtime [F(1,2)=4.566, p=0.012, OSI 0.83±0.53 (FS-LASIK) vs 0.87±0.47 (PRK) and 1.21±1.44 (LASIK)], higher MTF values [F(1,2)=6.569, p=0.002, MTF 40.17±8.33 vs 32.37±11.4 (PRK) and 30.26±10.28 (LASIK)], higher PVA 100% [F(1,2)=10.871, p<0.001], PVA 20% [F(1,2)=9.737, p<0.001] and PVA 9% [F(1,2)=6.335), p=0.003]. Conclusion In our study, FS-LASIK showed an excellent optical performance through the HD AnalyzerTM technology, with significantly lower OSI and higher MTF, PVA100, PVA20 and PVA9 values. According to our results, this procedure seems to be superior to PRK and LASIK regarding visual quality objective parameters.
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- Rita Vieira
- Refractive Surgery Unit of Ophthalmology Department of Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto (CHUPorto), Oporto, Portugal,Correspondence: Rita Vieira, Tel +351 913748812, Email
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- Refractive Surgery Unit of Ophthalmology Department of Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto (CHUPorto), Oporto, Portugal
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- Refractive Surgery Unit of Ophthalmology Department of Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto (CHUPorto), Oporto, Portugal
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- Refractive Surgery Unit of Ophthalmology Department of Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto (CHUPorto), Oporto, Portugal
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- Refractive Surgery Unit of Ophthalmology Department of Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto (CHUPorto), Oporto, Portugal
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Tonon AC, Constantino DB, Amando GR, Abreu AC, Francisco AP, de Oliveira MAB, Pilz LK, Xavier NB, Rohrsetzer F, Souza L, Piccin J, Caye A, Petresco S, Manfro PH, Pereira R, Martini T, Kohrt BA, Fisher HL, Mondelli V, Kieling C, Hidalgo MPL. Sleep disturbances, circadian activity, and nocturnal light exposure characterize high risk for and current depression in adolescence. Sleep 2022; 45:6582017. [DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsac104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Study Objectives
Major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescence is associated with irregularities in circadian rhythms and sleep. The characterization of such impairment may be critical to design effective interventions to prevent development of depression among adolescents. This study aimed to examine self-reported and actimetry-based circadian rhythms and sleep–wake behavior associated with current MDD and high risk (HR) for MDD among adolescents.
Methods
Ninety-six adolescents who took part in the IDEA-RiSCo study were recruited using an empirically developed depression-risk stratification method: 26 classified as low risk (LR), 31 as HR, and 39 as a current depressive episode (MDD). We collected self-report data on insomnia, chronotype, sleep schedule, sleep hygiene as well as objective data on sleep, rest-activity, and light exposure rhythms using actimetry for 10 days.
Results
Adolescents with MDD exhibited more severe insomnia, shorter sleep duration, higher social jetlag (SJL), lower relative amplitude (RA) of activity, and higher exposure to artificial light at night (ALAN) compared with the other groups. They also presented poorer sleep hygiene compared with the LR group. The HR group also showed higher insomnia, lower RA, higher exposure to ALAN, and higher SJL compared with the LR group.
Conclusions
HR adolescents shared sleep and rhythm alterations with the MDD group, which may constitute early signs of depression, suggesting that preventive strategies targeting sleep should be examined in future studies. Furthermore, we highlight that actimetry-based parameters of motor activity (particularly RA) and light exposure are promising constructs to be explored as tools for assessment of depression in adolescence.
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- André Comiran Tonon
- Laboratório de Cronobiologia e Sono, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre/RS , Brazil
- Graduate Program in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre/RS , Brazil
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- Laboratório de Cronobiologia e Sono, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre/RS , Brazil
- Graduate Program in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre/RS , Brazil
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- Laboratório de Cronobiologia e Sono, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre/RS , Brazil
- Graduate Program in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre/RS , Brazil
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- Laboratório de Cronobiologia e Sono, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre/RS , Brazil
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- Laboratório de Cronobiologia e Sono, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre/RS , Brazil
- Graduate Program in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre/RS , Brazil
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- Laboratório de Cronobiologia e Sono, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre/RS , Brazil
- Graduate Program in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre/RS , Brazil
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- Laboratório de Cronobiologia e Sono, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre/RS , Brazil
- Graduate Program in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre/RS , Brazil
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- Laboratório de Cronobiologia e Sono, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre/RS , Brazil
- Graduate Program in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre/RS , Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre/RS , Brazil
- Departament of Psychiatry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul , Porto Alegre , Brazil
- Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA) , Porto Alegre , Brazil
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- Departament of Psychiatry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul , Porto Alegre , Brazil
- Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA) , Porto Alegre , Brazil
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- Departament of Psychiatry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul , Porto Alegre , Brazil
- Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA) , Porto Alegre , Brazil
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- Departament of Psychiatry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul , Porto Alegre , Brazil
- Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA) , Porto Alegre , Brazil
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- Departament of Psychiatry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul , Porto Alegre , Brazil
- Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA) , Porto Alegre , Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre/RS , Brazil
- Departament of Psychiatry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul , Porto Alegre , Brazil
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- Departament of Psychiatry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul , Porto Alegre , Brazil
- Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA) , Porto Alegre , Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre/RS , Brazil
- Departament of Psychiatry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul , Porto Alegre , Brazil
- Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA) , Porto Alegre , Brazil
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- Division of Global Mental Health, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University , Washington, DC , USA
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- King’s College London, Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience , London , UK
- ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health, King’s College London , London , UK
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- King’s College London, Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience , London , UK
- National Institute for Health Research Mental Health Biomedical Research Centre, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College London , London , UK
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- Graduate Program in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre/RS , Brazil
- Departament of Psychiatry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul , Porto Alegre , Brazil
- Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA) , Porto Alegre , Brazil
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- Laboratório de Cronobiologia e Sono, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre/RS , Brazil
- Graduate Program in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) , Porto Alegre/RS , Brazil
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Ferreira A, Marta A, Baptista PM, Caiado F, Abreu AC, Maia S, Miranda V, Pinto MC, Parreira R, Menéres P. Refractive Surgery for Older Children and Adults with Accommodative Esotropia: A Systematic Review. Ophthalmic Res 2022; 65:361-376. [PMID: 35226900 DOI: 10.1159/000523816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Accommodative esotropia (AET) is characterized by an esodeviation of the eyes due to uncorrected hyperopia, deficient fusional divergence, or high accommodative convergence. Decreasing hyperopia would reduce accommodative convergence and strabismus. We sought to review the existing evidence regarding the outcomes of refractive surgery in patients with AET. METHODS A four-database search (Pubmed, ISI Web of Science, Cochrane, and Scopus) was performed from inception to March 2021 using the following MeSH terms: ("Refractive Surgical Procedures" OR "Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ" OR "Photorefractive Keratectomy" OR "Lens Implantation, Intraocular") AND ("Esotropia" OR "Accommodative Esotropia" OR "Refractive Esotropia" OR "Accommodative Strabismus"). No meta-analysis was performed due to studies' heterogeneity. RESULTS Twenty-eight studies including 22 case series enrolling 378 patients and 6 case reports enrolling 8 patients were selected among 185 original abstracts. In the case series, a total of 378 patients (726 eyes) were recruited with an age range of 8-52 years. All studies reported mean follow-up periods of at least 12 months. Photorefractive keratectomy was performed in 7 studies, laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis in 9 studies, laser-assisted sub-epithelial keratectomy was reported in 1 study, and 3 studies implanted intraocular lenses, including iris-fixated and collamer. Considering the adult patients with a preoperative corrected esodeviation ≤10 prism diopters (PD) (n = 129), all but 5 (3.9%) presented orthophoria or ≤10PD after refractive surgery. All children but 4 (4.5%) ended up with an esodeviation ≤10PD after surgery with those exceptions being in the range of 11-15PD. Six case reports were included in this review, comprising a total of 8 patients (16 eyes) with an age range of 7-34 years and a follow-up range of 4-48 months. Six case reports were included in this review, comprising a total of 8 patients (16 eyes) with an age range of 7-34 years and a follow-up range of 4-48 months. CONCLUSION Evidence produced so far points out that refractive surgery may be an alternative for spectacle correction for adults with AET ≤10PD. There is not enough evidence to recommend its use for patients under 18 years of age. The safety and predictability of these procedures for this purpose remains unclear as the selection criteria used for these patients are much different than the usual indications and there are no studies with long-term follow-up.
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- André Ferreira
- Service of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Unit of Anatomy, Department of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine of University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Service of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Service of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Service of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Service of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Service of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Department of Ophthalmology, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Service of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Service of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Service of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Department of Ophthalmology, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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López-Rodríguez M, Cerón-García MC, López-Rosales L, Navarro-López E, Sánchez Mirón A, Molina-Miras A, Abreu AC, Fernández I, García-Camacho F. An integrated approach for the efficient separation of specialty compounds from biomass of the marine microalgae Amphidinium carterae. Bioresour Technol 2021; 342:125922. [PMID: 34547712 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2021] [Revised: 09/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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An amphidinol-prioritized fractioning approach was for the first time developed to isolate multiple specialty metabolites such as amphidinols, carotenoids and fatty acids using the biomass of the marine microalgae Amphidinium carterae. The biomass was produced in a raceway photobioreactor and the exhausted culture media were reused, thus fulfilling sustainability criteria employing a circular economy concept. The integrated bioactive compounds-targeted approach presented here consisted of four steps with which recovery percentages of carotenoids, fatty acids and amphidinols of 97%, 82% and 99 %, respectively, were achieved. The proposed process was proved to be a better extraction system for this microalga than another based on a sequential gradient partition with water and four water-immiscible organic solvents (hexane, carbon tetrachloride, dichloromethane and n-butanol). The proposed process could be scaled-up as a commercial solid-phase extraction technology well-established for industrial bioprocesses.
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- M López-Rodríguez
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Almería, 04120, Almería, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Almería, 04120, Almería, Spain; Research Centre CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, 04120, Almería, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Almería, 04120, Almería, Spain; Research Centre CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, 04120, Almería, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Almería, 04120, Almería, Spain; Research Centre CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, 04120, Almería, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Almería, 04120, Almería, Spain; Research Centre CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, 04120, Almería, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Almería, 04120, Almería, Spain; Research Centre CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, 04120, Almería, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry and Physics, University of Almería, 04120, Almería, Spain; Research Centre CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, 04120, Almería, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry and Physics, University of Almería, 04120, Almería, Spain; Research Centre CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, 04120, Almería, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Almería, 04120, Almería, Spain; Research Centre CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, 04120, Almería, Spain.
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Coelho J, Ferreira A, Abreu AC, Monteiro S, Furtado MJ, Gomes M, Lume M. Choroidal neovascularization secondary to pathological myopia-macular Bruch membrane defects as prognostic factor to anti-VEGF treatment. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2021; 259:2679-2686. [PMID: 33744983 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-021-05142-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the prevalence and visual outcomes of macular Bruch membrane (BM) defects in patients treated with anti-vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF) for choroidal neovascularization secondary to pathological myopia (mCNV). METHODS Single-center retrospective observational case series of 68 eyes from 62 patients with mCNV treated with one anti-VEGF injection followed by a pro re nata (1 + PRN) regimen. A minimum follow-up of 6 months was defined. Chorioretinal atrophy was assessed by fundus examination, fluorescein angiography, and SD-OCT. RESULTS Median follow-up was 28.5 (range 6-89) months with a median number of 5 anti-VEGF injections. At baseline, 27.9% of eyes had macular BM defects increasing to 36.8% during follow-up (p<0.001). Eyes without macular BM defects at the baseline had higher BCVA at the last observation than patients with BM defects (p=0.003). An increase of 5 or more ETDRS letters was more frequent in eyes without BM defects (p=0.001). At the end of follow-up, mCNV-related macular atrophy was present in 44.1%; out of which, 83.3% presented macular BM defects (p<0.001). Eyes with mCNV-related macular atrophy without BM defects had a significant increase of best-corrected visual acuity compared with eyes with mCNV-related macular atrophy and BM defect (p=0.002). CONCLUSIONS Macular Bruch membrane defects are often seen in mCNV and have a significant impact in visual acuity and prognosis. Eyes with macular BM defects have a poorer response and worse visual outcomes after anti-VEGF therapy.
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- João Coelho
- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Largo do Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Largo do Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal.,Unit of Anatomy, Department of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Al. Professor Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Largo do Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Largo do Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Largo do Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Largo do Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal.,Department of Ophthalmology, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, University of Porto, R. Jorge de Viterbo Ferreira 228, 4050-313, Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Largo do Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Porto, Portugal
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Marques JH, Abreu AC, Silva N, Meireles A, Pessoa B, Melo Beirão J. Fluocinolone Acetonide 0.19 mg Implant in Patients with Cystoid Macular Edema Due To Irvine-Gass Syndrome. Int Med Case Rep J 2021; 14:127-132. [PMID: 33664598 PMCID: PMC7924132 DOI: 10.2147/imcrj.s295045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Background Cystoid macular edema (CME) due to Irvine–Gass syndrome (IGS) is one of the common causes of painless visual impairment post-cataract extraction. The treatment of recurrent cases remains unstandardized. Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant (0.2 µg/day; ILUVIEN®) in the off-label treatment of recurrent CME due to IGS. Methods Retrospective 36-month case series in the Ophthalmology Department of Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Portugal. Consecutive eyes of patients with recurrent cystoid macular edema due to Irvine–Gass syndrome who underwent a single intravitreal injection of fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant were included. Best-corrected visual acuity (logMAR), central macular thickness (µm) and safety (intraocular pressure, mmHg) at baseline and at 6, 12, 24 and 36 months post-administration of the fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant were recorded. Results Five eyes from three patients were included. The duration of cystoid macular edema was 67.8±25.9 months and all five eyes received more than 2 intravitreal injections of a corticosteroid (triamcinolone and/or dexamethasone implant) prior to fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implantation. At baseline (median – interquartile range), best-corrected visual acuity was 0.3–0.3; central macular thickness was 492.0–38.0; and intraocular pressure was 16.0–0. By Month 36, best-corrected visual acuity was 0.4 −0.3; central macular thickness was reduced to 369.0–324.0 and intraocular pressure was 17.0–3.0. Four of five eyes had increased intraocular pressure and were managed with intraocular pressure-lowering eye drops. Conclusion We report improved functional and anatomical outcomes after treatment with fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant, indicating its use as a therapeutic alternative in recurrent cases of cystoid macular edema due to Irvine–Gass syndrome. Additionally, in eyes with suboptimal response to intravitreal therapies, fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant may provide longer recurrence-free periods with reduced treatment burden.
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- João Heitor Marques
- Serviço de Oftalmologia, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Serviço de Oftalmologia, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Serviço de Oftalmologia, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Serviço de Oftalmologia, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Serviço de Oftalmologia, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Serviço de Oftalmologia, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Baptista PM, Marta AA, Marques JH, Abreu AC, Monteiro S, Menéres P, Pinto MDC. The Role of Corneal Biomechanics in the Assessment of Ectasia Susceptibility Before Laser Vision Correction. Clin Ophthalmol 2021; 15:745-758. [PMID: 33642854 PMCID: PMC7903962 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s296744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Purpose To describe the tomographic and corneal biomechanical status of a sample of eyes excluded from LVC and to present the differences in biomechanical behavior in relation to cutoffs of clinical- and tomography-based screening methods used in clinical practice. Patients and Methods Observational cross-sectional study including 61 eyes from 32 consecutive patients who were excluded from LVC in our department. Clinical and demographic data were collected from the patients’ clinical records. Tomographic data was assessed with a Scheimpflug camera (Pentacam, OCULUS®). Ablation depth (µm) and residual stromal bed (µm) were calculated by the WaveLight® EX500 laser system software (Alcon, EUA). The corneal biomechanical assessment was made through ultra-high speed Scheimpflug imaging during noncontact tonometry (Corvis ST, OCULUS®). Several ectasia risk scores were analyzed. Results Mean age was 31.0±6 years old and mean manifest spherical equivalent was −2.01 ± 2.3D. Belin–Ambrósio deviation index was the tomographic parameter with higher proportion of eyes within the ectasia high risk interval. In the biomechanical assessment, more than 95% of eyes met the criteria for ectasia susceptibility in four of the first generation and in two of the second generation parameters. In a cutoff based comparative analysis, eyes with Kmax ≥45.5 D, eyes with VCOMA <0 and eyes with ARTmax ≤350 presented significantly softer corneal biomechanical behavior. Conclusion The majority of eyes excluded from LVC in the present study met the criteria for ectasia susceptibility in several biomechanical parameters, validating the clinical and tomographic based screening prior to LVC in our center. Differences found in the biomechanical assessment regarding cutoffs used in clinical practice highlight its differential role in characterizing risk profile of these patients. Tomography should not be overlooked and the integration of all data, including treatment-related parameters, can be the future of risk ectasia screening prior LVC.
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- Pedro Manuel Baptista
- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Porto, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Porto, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Baptista PM, Vieira R, Monteiro S, Abreu AC, Gomes M, Pinto MDC. Keratitis by Scopulariopsis brevicaulis Fungus After LASIK - A Case Report. Int Med Case Rep J 2021; 14:107-110. [PMID: 33633469 PMCID: PMC7900443 DOI: 10.2147/imcrj.s299454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose To describe a rare case of an interface filamentous fungal keratitis and its successful clinical approach and management. Patients and Methods Retrospective case report. Analysis of the patient’s clinical records. Results A healthy 30-year-old woman presenting with complaints of blurred vision, photophobia and intense pain, was previously diagnosed with a suspected unilateral diffuse lamellar keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis surgery, and accordingly treated with a scheme of oral and subconjunctival corticosteroids. Due to worsening of symptoms, the patient was later referred to our ophthalmology department. Upon examination, a corneal infiltration was observed and a fungal infection was suspected. Treatment with fortified Voriconazole (1%) was initiated and both topical and oral corticosteroids were tapered. The infiltrate resolved after 6 weeks of antifungal topical treatment. Scopulariopsis brevicaulis was isolated on culture media. At the end of follow-up, the uncorrected distance visual acuity was 20/20 with mild scarring. Conclusion Scopulariopsis brevicaulis can be associated with post-laser in situ keratomileusis interface infection. A quick intervention may dictate a good outcome, when combining early suspicion and microbiological diagnosis, and an appropriate conservative management. Furthermore, Voriconazole seems to be effective and safe in the treatment of such cases.
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- Pedro Manuel Baptista
- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Porto, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Porto, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Baptista PM, Monteiro S, Abreu AC, Poças J, José D, Lume M, Pinto MDC. Visian ® ICLV4c™ and Artiflex ®: Comparative Analysis with the HD Analyser TM and Integration with Subjective Performance and Anatomical Parameters. Clin Ophthalmol 2020; 14:4541-4549. [PMID: 33408456 PMCID: PMC7779300 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s290611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose To analyze and compare the mid-term objective and subjective performance of two phakic intraocular lenses (PIOLs) – Visian® ICL™ V4c and Artiflex® and to correlate those results with anatomical parameters. Patients and Methods Observational retrospective study including thirty patients (15 for each PIOL) randomly selected from those who underwent bilateral implantation of one of the PIOLs (60 eyes were analysed). Uncorrected and corrected distance visual acuities (UDVA and CDVA), anterior chamber structural parameters, and corneal endothelial cells density and morphology were evaluated. Quality of vision was assessed both subjectively with a questionnaire, and objectively using a double-pass technology optical quality analysis system. Results At the end of follow-up the Artiflex® group showed better UDVA (0.95±0.11 vs 0.99±0.05, p=0.027) and higher proportion of eyes reaching at least 20/20 (28/30 vs 18/30, p=0.005). Excellent and similar objective scatter index (1.79±0.9 vs 2.14±1.6, p=0.306) and modular transfer function cutoff frequency (26.91±9.2 vs 26.51±11.9, p=0.784) results were achieved in the HD Analyzer® and the questionnaire showed comparable high Satisfaction (55.7±3.5 vs 54.3±5.4, p=0.386) and low Dysphotopsia Scores (3.1±1.8 vs 2.1±2.2, p=0.213). The ICL group showed inferior anterior chamber volume (p<0.001), and angle (p<0.001) and superior pupillary diameter (p=0.007). Minimum follow-up was 24 months. Conclusion Both the Visian® ICLV4c™ and the Artiflex® showed excellent optical performance through the HD AnalyzerTM technology, translated in high patient satisfaction. Overall, both PIOLs showed similar safety, predictability, stability and effectiveness of for the reduction of high sphero-cylindrical refractive errors, despite better UDVA results with the Artiflex®.
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- Pedro Manuel Baptista
- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Porto, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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López-Rodríguez M, Cerón-García MC, López-Rosales L, Navarro-López E, Sánchez-Mirón A, Molina-Miras A, Abreu AC, Fernández I, García-Camacho F. Improved extraction of bioactive compounds from biomass of the marine dinoflagellate microalga Amphidinium carterae. Bioresour Technol 2020; 313:123518. [PMID: 32512427 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2020] [Revised: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The extraction of three families of compounds (carotenoids, fatty acids and amphidinols) from the biomass of two strains of Amphidinium carterae (ACRN03 and Dn241EHU) was improved by tuning cell disruption and solvent extraction operations. The extraction of carotenoids was evaluated using alkaline saponification (0%-60% KOH d.w.) at different temperatures (25-80 °C). High levels of carotenoids were obtained at 60 °C using freeze-dried biomass, not subjected to cell disruption methods. The ACRN03 strain required 20% KOH whereas the Dn241EHU strain did not require saponification since carotenoid degradation was observed. The extraction efficiencies were determined with a wide range of pure solvents and mixtures thereof. Two empirical non-linear equations were used to correlate extraction percentages for each family of compounds with the Hildebrand solubility parameter (δT) and the polarity index of the solvents (PI). Thresholds of δT and PI of around 20 MPa1/2 and 6, respectively, were determined for the extraction of amphidinols, consistent with antiproliferative activity measurements.
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- M López-Rodríguez
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Research Centre CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, Ctra. Sacramento, s/n, 04120 Almería, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Research Centre CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, Ctra. Sacramento, s/n, 04120 Almería, Spain.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Research Centre CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, Ctra. Sacramento, s/n, 04120 Almería, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Research Centre CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, Ctra. Sacramento, s/n, 04120 Almería, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Research Centre CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, Ctra. Sacramento, s/n, 04120 Almería, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Research Centre CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, Ctra. Sacramento, s/n, 04120 Almería, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry and Physics, Research Centre CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, Ctra. Sacramento, s/n, 04120 Almería, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry and Physics, Research Centre CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, Ctra. Sacramento, s/n, 04120 Almería, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Research Centre CIAIMBITAL, University of Almería, Ctra. Sacramento, s/n, 04120 Almería, Spain
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Costa JV, Moura-Coelho N, Abreu AC, Neves P, Ornelas M, Furtado MJ. Macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion in a real-life setting: a multicenter, nationwide, 3-year follow-up study. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2020; 259:343-350. [PMID: 32965652 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-020-04932-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Revised: 08/30/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the presence of macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion (RVO)-both central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) and branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO)-3 years after diagnosis in patients who underwent intravitreal therapy and to identify potential prognostic factors and biomarkers of persistent macular edema. METHODS National multicenter, observational, exploratory, retrospective cohort study of 104 consecutive patients with macular edema secondary to RVO diagnosed from January 2014 to December 2015 with minimum 3-year follow-up time. Data analyzed included best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), clinical and demographic data, and spectral domain optical coherence tomography parameters. RESULTS At final observation, median baseline central retinal thickness significantly improved from baseline 538 to 290 μm (p < 0.001) and complete macular edema resolution was achieved in 51.0% of patients (56.3% and 42.5% in BRVO and CRVO patients, respectively). BCVA also improved (p < 0.01). Logistic regression analysis revealed a relationship between recurrence of macular edema and disorganization of retinal inner layers (DRIL) at baseline (odds ratio = 2.88; p = 0.013). CONCLUSION Good long-term anatomical and functional outcomes are achieved with intravitreal treatments in RVO patients. Anatomical success and visual gains seen in the first year were maintained throughout the entire follow-up, though DRIL is a major risk factor for recurrence.
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- Jorge Vasco Costa
- Ophthalmology Department, Hospital de Braga, Sete Fontes - São Vítor, 4710-243, Braga, Portugal.
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- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Central, Alameda Santo António dos Capuchos, 1169-050, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Alameda Prof. Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319, Porto, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar de Setúbal, R. Camilo Castelo Branco 175, 2910-549, Setúbal, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar de Setúbal, R. Camilo Castelo Branco 175, 2910-549, Setúbal, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Alameda Prof. Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319, Porto, Portugal
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Marta A, Abreu AC, Monteiro S, Pinto M. A temporary corneal ectasia following airbag trauma. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep 2020; 19:100822. [PMID: 32671289 PMCID: PMC7350138 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2020.100822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2019] [Revised: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 07/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Purpose To report a case of a temporary corneal ectasia induced by airbag trauma. Observations A patient who suffered a road traffic accident with deployment of the frontal airbag and presented a corneal ectasia in both eyes after 3 months, without changes in visual acuity. After 9 months, he presented a significantly improvement, achieving his basal parameters in pentacam. Conclusions and importance This is a rare case of corneal ectasia induced by airbag trauma that spontaneously reverted and it can emphasize the viscoelastic properties of the human cornea.
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- Ana Marta
- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Largo do Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Oporto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Largo do Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Oporto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Largo do Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Oporto, Portugal
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Largo do Prof. Abel Salazar, 4099-001, Oporto, Portugal
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Vale J, Ribeiro M, Abreu AC, Soares-Silva I, Simões M. The use of selected phytochemicals with EDTA against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis single- and dual-species biofilms. Lett Appl Microbiol 2019; 68:313-320. [PMID: 30790318 DOI: 10.1111/lam.13137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2018] [Revised: 11/30/2018] [Accepted: 12/02/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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The aim of this study was the development of a novel and effective antibacterial formulation combining selected phytochemical compounds (quercetin, cuminaldehyde, indole-3-carbinol and vanillic acid) with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), an aminopolycarboxylic acid. The antibacterial activity of the combinations was evaluated against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis in planktonic and sessile states as single and dual species. The compounds when applied individually demonstrated modest antibacterial activity. Nevertheless, synergy was observed when EDTA was combined with the selected phytochemicals, particularly with cuminaldehyde and indole-3-carbinol. These combinations were evaluated against single- and dual-species biofilms. An inactivation of 100% was obtained for almost all the biofilms, with E. coli biofilms showing the highest resistance. This study allowed the discovery of novel formulations of phytochemical compounds with antibacterial activity against E. coli and S. epidermidis single- and dual-species biofilms at concentrations close to the minimum bactericidal concentration. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: The synergistic combinations of EDTA and cuminaldehyde or indole-3-carbinol were effective against single- and dual-species E. coli and S. epidermidis planktonic cells and biofilms. The overall results highlight the role of phytochemical products as a green and sustainable source of antimicrobial potentiators to control bacteria in both planktonic and sessile states.
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- J Vale
- LEPABE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- i3S - Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Universidade do Porto, Rua Alfredo Allen, Porto, Portugal
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- LEPABE, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Abreu AC, Malheiro L, Coelho J, Neves MM, Gomes M, Oliveira L, Menéres P. Implantation of intracorneal ring segments in pediatric patients: long-term follow-up. Int Med Case Rep J 2018; 11:23-27. [PMID: 29445305 PMCID: PMC5808705 DOI: 10.2147/imcrj.s151383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose To analyze the long-term outcomes of intracorneal ring segments (ICRS) implantation for keratoconus management in pediatric patients. Methods Retrospective case series review of the long-term (>5 years) outcomes of Intacs® ICRS implantation for keratoconus in pediatric patients (age <18 years old at the time of surgery) between January 2008 and December 2011 at Ophthalmology Department of Hospital de Santo António. Demographic data, follow-up time, preoperative and postoperative uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) and best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) in decimal scale, and corneal topography were evaluated. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS for windows (version 24). Significance was set at p<0.0125. Results Fourteen eyes of 14 patients, with a mean age of 15.36 years (range 10-18 years), were included in this study. All patients had been diagnosed with keratoconus with reported progression in the 6 months prior to surgery. Follow-up time was 6.36±0.97 years. UCVA and BCVA improved after ICRS implantation (p<0.0125). Keratometry (K) minimum (Kmin) and K maximum (Kmax) decreased after surgery (p<0.0125). During follow-up, UCVA, BCVA, Kmin, and Kmax values ranged, showing a tendency to worsen at the end of follow-up. However, statistically significant differences were not observed. Conclusion ICRS implantation showed good visual and topographic results in pediatric patients. Long-term follow-up suggests that, despite ICRS implantation, there is still progression of keratoconus. To the best of our knowledge, there are no reports regarding the long-term efficacy of ICRS implantation in pediatric patients.
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- Ana Carolina Abreu
- Ophthalmology Department of Hospital de Santo António - Centro Hospitalar do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department of Hospital de Santo António - Centro Hospitalar do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department of Hospital de Santo António - Centro Hospitalar do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department of Hospital de Santo António - Centro Hospitalar do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department of Hospital de Santo António - Centro Hospitalar do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Ophthalmology Department, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar (ICBAS) - Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department of Hospital de Santo António - Centro Hospitalar do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Ophthalmology Department, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar (ICBAS) - Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Ophthalmology Department of Hospital de Santo António - Centro Hospitalar do Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Ophthalmology Department, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar (ICBAS) - Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Abreu AC, Lages V, Batista P, Ribeiro A, Menéres P, Pessoa B. First 5 years of Implementation of Diabetic Screening Program in Centro Hospitalar do Porto. Revista Brasileira de Oftalmologia 2017. [DOI: 10.5935/0034-7280.20170061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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