The human lens: an antioxidant-dependent tissue revealed by the role of caffeine

M Ruiss, O Findl, M Kronschläger - Ageing research reviews, 2022 - Elsevier
Cataract is the leading cause of blindness worldwide and surgery is the only option to treat
the disease. Although the surgery is considered to be relatively safe, complications may …

Worldwide prevalence of microbial agents' coinfection among COVID‐19 patients: A comprehensive updated systematic review and meta‐analysis

R Pakzad, P Malekifar, Z Shateri… - Journal of Clinical …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background To provide information about pathogens' coinfection prevalence with SARS‐
CoV‐2 could be a real help to save patients' lives. This study aims to evaluate the …

[HTML][HTML] Environmental effects of stratospheric ozone depletion, UV radiation, and interactions with climate change: UNEP Environmental Effects Assessment Panel …

PW Barnes, TM Robson, PJ Neale… - Photochemical & …, 2022 - Springer
Abstract The Environmental Effects Assessment Panel of the Montreal Protocol under the
United Nations Environment Programme evaluates effects on the environment and human …

DeepLensNet: deep learning automated diagnosis and quantitative classification of cataract type and severity

TDL Keenan, Q Chen, E Agrón, YC Tham, JHL Goh… - Ophthalmology, 2022 - Elsevier
Purpose To develop deep learning models to perform automated diagnosis and quantitative
classification of age-related cataract from anterior segment photographs. Design …

[HTML][HTML] Metabolic and lifestyle factors in relation to senile cataract: a Mendelian randomization study

S Yuan, A Wolk, SC Larsson - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
We conducted a Mendelian randomization study to determine the associations of body mass
index (BMI), type 2 diabetes (T2D), systolic blood pressure (SBP), coffee and alcohol …

[HTML][HTML] Genistein—opportunities related to an interesting molecule of natural origin

E Garbiec, J Cielecka-Piontek, M Kowalówka… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Nowadays, increasingly more attention is being paid to a holistic approach to health, in
which diet contributes to disease prevention. There is growing interest in functional food that …

[HTML][HTML] Levels of trace elements in the lens, aqueous humour, and plasma of cataractous patients—a narrative review

Z Micun, M Falkowska, M Młynarczyk… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cataracts are one of the most common causes of effective vision loss. Although most cases
of cataracts are related to the ageing process, identifying modifiable risk factors can prevent …

Neonatal outcome among pregnant women with COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis

A Amirian, R Pakzad, V Hasanpour… - The Journal of …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Background COVID-19 has raised many concerns about the possible side effects of
pregnancy. There is currently no conclusive evidence of the vertical transmission of COVID …

Prevalence and 11-year incidence of cataract and cataract surgery and the effects of socio-demographic and lifestyle factors

PKM Purola, JE Nättinen, MUI Ojamo… - Clinical …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose To assess the impact of cataract in ageing population by evaluating the prevalence,
incidence, and background factors of cataract and cataract surgery. Patients and Methods …

[HTML][HTML] Molecular mechanisms of iron mediated programmed cell death and its roles in eye diseases

J Zhang, S Sheng, W Wang, J Dai, Y Zhong… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Ferroptosis, a newly identified, iron-dependent type of programmed cell death, is active in
several diseases, such as heart disease, brain damage, and cancer. Its main characteristics …