Article
Ophthalmology
Mari Kathrine Sand, Symira Cholidis, Olav Kristianslund, Liv Drolsum
Summary: This study evaluated the intra- and postoperative complications, specifically the risk of visual axis opacification (VAO), after implantation of the bag-in-the-lens (BIL) intraocular lens (IOL) in infants with congenital cataract under 12 weeks of age. The results showed that none of the eyes with correctly implanted BIL IOL developed VAO, while the eyes with only fixation to the anterior capsulorhexis edge experienced VAO. Implantation of the BIL IOL reduces the risk of VAO and the need for additional surgical procedures.
ACTA OPHTHALMOLOGICA
(2023)
Article
Biology
Lidia Perez-Sanz, Veronica Gonzalez-Fernandez, Jose Antonio Gomez-Pedrero, Cesar Albarran-Diego, Maria Garcia-Montero, Nuria Garzon
Summary: This study compared the results of an isofocal lens and a standard monofocal lens through laboratory investigation and a clinical study. The laboratory results showed that the isofocal lens had higher power at the center due to its design, while the clinical study found that the isofocal lens provided better visual outcomes at intermediate distance compared to the monofocal lens.
Article
Oncology
Young -Sik Yoo, Dong Won Paik, Dong Hui Lim, Tae-Young Chung
Summary: This study evaluated the one-year clinical outcomes for patients implanted with trifocal toric intraocular lenses. The results showed good visual outcomes, a wide range of intermediate vision, and decreased dependence on glasses. The study also found that astigmatism was corrected and patient satisfaction remained high after one year.
ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Ophthalmology
H. Burkhard Dick, Ronald D. Gerste
Summary: The future of intraocular lens (IOL) technology is full of innovations, with a focus on customization, fine-tuning, and correction of presbyopia. New technologies such as extended depth-of-focus IOLs and pinhole IOLs are constantly emerging, representing the future direction of development.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
G. Nageswar Rao, Sonu Kumar, Nidhi Sinha, Bhumika Rath, Arttatrana Pal
Summary: This study evaluated the surgical visual outcomes of three-piece rigid scleral fixated intraocular lens implantation in patients with deficient posterior capsule following complications of cataract extraction. The results showed significant improvement in visual acuity after the surgery, but there were also some early and late complications observed.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kaikai Zhang, Yuchen Dong, Meisheng Zhao, Lili Nie, Xinfen Ding, Chao Zhu
Summary: The meta-analysis confirmed that the use of a capsule tension ring was associated with a lower rate of posterior capsule opacification and reduced the need for Nd:YAG laser capsulotomy. Further studies are needed to validate the stability and reliability of these results.
Review
Ophthalmology
Ho Ming Wong, Ka Wai Kam, Christopher J. Rapuano, Alvin L. Young
Summary: In this systematic review of scleral-fixated intraocular lens (SFIOL) implantations, we found that glued SFIOL had the fewest IOL-related complications and the lowest endothelial cell loss. Sutured SFIOL showed the highest IOL-related complications, while sutureless, glueless SFIOL was associated with the greatest endothelial cell loss. Overall, the mean age at operation was 51.47 years, and the pooled intraoperative complication rate was 6.65%.
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Nils-Erik Boonstra, Olav H. Haugen
Summary: This study reports the intra- and postoperative surgical outcomes of paediatric cataract surgery using the bag-in-the-lens (BIL) technique. The results show that the BIL technique is a safe surgical procedure with significantly fewer complications and need for additional surgery compared to the conventional lens-in-the-bag technique.
ACTA OPHTHALMOLOGICA
(2022)
Article
Ophthalmology
I. Michael Wormstone, Niklas B. Damm, Martin Kelp, Julie A. Eldred
Summary: This study used a human in vitro graded culture capsular bag model to investigate how biological events following cataract surgery can affect the stability of intraocular lenses within the capsular bag.
EXPERIMENTAL EYE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Ophthalmology
Yu Zhang, Wan Chen, Timothy P. H. Lin, Xiulan Zhang, Dennis S. C. Lam, Weirong Chen
Summary: This study reports the outcomes of a 120-degree goniotomy (GT) as a treatment for glaucoma in pediatric patients following cataract surgery. The results show that this surgery can effectively reduce intraocular pressure and decrease the need for ocular hypotensive medications, with a high success rate.
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Barbara S. Brunner, Nikolaus Luft, Siegfried G. Priglinger, Mehdi Shajari, Wolfgang J. Mayer, Stefan Kassumeh
Summary: The study compared the time-saving benefits of using a digital cataract workflow with a manual approach in terms of biometry assessment, data export, intraocular lens calculation, and surgery time. The results showed that the digital approach significantly reduced the overall diagnostic and surgical time and achieved better surgical outcomes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gali Bai, Xinge Li, Songhao Zhang, Qiman Wang, Guodan Liu
Summary: With the development of refractive corneal surgery, LASIK has become a common procedure. However, post-LASIK patients are at higher risk of developing cataracts and often require IOL implantation. The choice of IOLs is important for these patients due to their smaller refractive error and higher requirements for vision recovery and quality.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Elena Bolletta, Marco Coassin, Danilo Iannetta, Valentina Mastrofilippo, Raffaella Aldigeri, Alessandro Invernizzi, Luca de Simone, Fabrizio Gozzi, Alessandro De Fanti, Michela Cappella, Chantal Adani, Alberto Neri, Antonio Moramarco, Michele De Maria, Carlo Salvarani, Luigi Fontana, Luca Cimino
Summary: Biological drug treatment can improve visual outcomes after cataract surgery in patients with JIA-associated uveitis, but does not significantly reduce postoperative ocular complications. There was a significant difference in the improvement of corrected distance visual acuity between the two groups.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jeoung Woo Nam, Jong Hoon Lee, Haowei Zhang, Mi Sun Sung, Sang Woo Park
Summary: This study compared the efficacy and safety of enhanced and standard monofocal intraocular lenses for early glaucoma patients. The results showed that enhanced monofocal IOLs provided better intermediate vision, higher satisfaction, and lower dependence on spectacles, without worsening other visual outcomes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Hongzhe Li, Xiaolei Lin, Xin Liu, Xiyue Zhou, Tianke Yang, Fan Fan, Yi Luo
Summary: This study evaluated the long-term surgical outcomes of lensectomy-vitrectomy with primary intraocular lens implantation in children with bilateral congenital cataracts and investigated risk factors for low vision. The study included 74 children with 148 eyes and found that the surgery had positive results with a low rate of complications. However, denser cataracts and preexisting comorbidity were identified as significant predictors of low vision.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Ophthalmology
Maartje H. M. Segers, Anders Behndig, Frank J. H. M. van den Biggelaar, Lucia Brocato, Ype P. Henry, Rudy M. M. A. Nuijts, Paul Rosen, Marie-Jose Tassignon, David Young, Ulf Stenevi, Mats Lundstrom, Mor M. Dickman
Summary: This study analyzed the incidence and risk factors for posterior capsule rupture (PCR) in cataract surgery in European clinics. The study found a decreasing trend in PCR incidence and identified corneal opacities, diabetic retinopathy, poor preoperative visual acuity, and white cataract as significant risk factors for PCR.
JOURNAL OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Ophthalmology
Diana Carmen Dragnea, Roxana Nadine Truta, Jordy Goemaere, Marie-Jose Tassignon, Sorcha Ni Dhubhghaill
Summary: The observational retrospective study conducted at the Department of Ophthalmology of the University Hospital of Antwerp, Belgium aimed to report the indications, outcomes, and complications of bag-in-the-lens (BIL) intraocular lens (IOL) exchange over a period of 13 years. The study included 59 eyes of patients who underwent BIL exchange between 2007 and 2020. The results showed that the BIL to BIL exchange technique provided good refractive results with manageable complications.
JOURNAL OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Marijke E. de Leeuwerk, Petra Bor, Hidde P. van der Ploeg, Vincent de Groot, Marike van der Schaaf, Marike van der Leeden
Summary: This study reviewed the effectiveness of physical activity interventions using activity trackers in improving PA and physical functioning in patients during and/or after inpatient care. The findings suggest that providing interventions during and after the inpatient period, using a theoretical model, multiple BCTs, and coaching by a health professional may enhance the effectiveness of PA interventions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2022)
Article
Ophthalmology
Ivo De Clerck, Marc Veckeneer, Bruno Reyntjens, Veva De Groot
Summary: A 30-year-old male presented with diplopia 1 month after orbital floor plate implantation for a blowout fracture. The orbital plate was later removed, but the fixation bar was left due to its full thickness migration through multiple ocular tissues. After 5 years, the patient was referred to our department and a retained fixation bar was confirmed. The extraocular part was surgically removed, while the intraocular part was left in place due to the risk of ocular complications upon removal. Postoperatively, the patient's ocular motility significantly improved and diplopia was resolved in daily life.
OPHTHALMIC PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Joske Nauta, Femke van Nassau, Adrie J. Bouma, Leonie A. Krops, Hidde P. van der Ploeg, Evert Verhagen, Lucas H. van der Woude, Helco G. van Keeken, L. M. Buffart, Ron Diercks, Vincent de Groot, Johan de Jong, Caroline Kampshoff, Martin Stevens, Inge Van den Akker-Scheek, Marike van der Leeden, Willem van Mechelen, Rienk Dekker
Summary: Despite positive attitudes towards an active lifestyle, many clinicians do not regularly prescribe exercise as medicine. Strategies to effectively implement exercise as medicine should focus on improving clinicians' referral skills and knowledge, as well as developing a support system.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Meryl Cinzia Tila Tamara Gramberg, Shaya Krishnaa Normadevi Mahadew, Birgit Ilja Lissenberg-Witte, Marielle Petra Bleijenberg, Jara Rebekka de la Court, Jarne Marijn van Hattem, Louise Willy Elizabeth Sabelis, Rimke Sabine Lagrand, Vincent de Groot, Martin Den Heijer, Edgar Josephus Gerardus Peters
Summary: There is no association between bacterial profiles in ulcer bed and bone biopsies and amputation in patients with diabetic foot infections (DFIs). Only low-pathogenic bacteria (profile 2) detected by swab cultures are associated with a higher risk of amputation. Infection with gram-negative bacteria is associated with a higher risk of mortality.
Article
Oncology
Marijke Elizabeth de Leeuwerk, Martine Botjes, Vincent van Vliet, Edwin Geleijn, Vincent de Groot, Erwin van Wegen, Marike van der Schaaf, Jurriaan Tuynman, Chris Dickhoff, Marike van der Leeden
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of self-monitoring of physical activity after discharge in patients who have undergone gastrointestinal or lung cancer surgery. The results showed that most patients were willing to participate in the study and reported positive user experiences. However, there were technical problems and issues with the comfort of the ankle straps that need to be addressed.
Article
Neurosciences
Lara Visch, Laura M. Oudenhoven, Sjoerd T. Timmermans, Heleen Beckerman, Marc B. Rietberg, Vincent de Groot, Marjolein M. van der Krogt
Summary: This study found that the energy cost of walking (ECw) is significantly increased in persons with multiple sclerosis (PwMS), and it is related to slower walking speed. Additionally, PwMS with higher ECw showed lower ankle power, indicating that ankle push-off may contribute to the increased ECw.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dorothee Scheers, Jasmien Rens, Luc Van Os, Sorcha Ni Dhubhghaill, Veva De Groot, Stefan Kiekens, Jan Van Looveren, Kristien Wouters, Marie-Jose Tassignon
Summary: The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of clinically significant pseudophakic cystoid macular edema (CSPME) after phacoemulsification using the 'bag-in-the-lens' lens (BIL) implantation technique and to examine the influence of associated risk factors for CSPME. The results showed that the incidence of CSPME was 0.00% in the subgroup without risk factors. The study also found that renal insufficiency is an important risk factor for developing CSPME.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Arianne S. Gravesteijn, Heleen Beckerman, Eline A. J. Willemse, Hanneke E. Hulst, Brigit A. de Jong, Charlotte E. Teunissen, Vincent de Groot
Summary: In the TREFAMS-AT study, it was found that aerobic exercise therapy did not result in significant changes in neuro-specific blood-based biomarkers (BDNF, NfL, and GFAP) in people with MS.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND RELATED DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
M. de Gier, F. Picariello, M. Slot, A. Janse, S. Keijmel, J. Menting, M. Worm-Smeitink, H. Beckerman, V. de Groot, R. Moss-Morris, H. Knoop
Summary: This study examined the differences in cognitive and behavioral responses to symptoms between different long-term conditions (LTCs), and the potential moderating and mediating effects of these responses on the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in reducing fatigue. The results showed small to moderate differences in these responses between LTCs, and individuals with certain responses at baseline showed less improvement following CBT, regardless of the specific diagnosis. Additionally, reduction in specific responses mediated the positive effect of CBT on fatigue across different diagnostic groups.
BEHAVIOUR RESEARCH AND THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ka-Hoo Lam, Ioan Gabriel Bucur, Pim Van Oirschot, Frank De Graaf, Eva Strijbis, Bernard Uitdehaag, Tom Heskes, Joep Killestein, Vincent De Groot
Summary: This study investigated the use of remote smartphone-based 2-minute walking tests (s2MWTs) in assessing and detecting changes in ambulatory function in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. The results showed that s2MWTs had large variability and were not sensitive to changes in clinical outcomes. However, individual-level curve fitting analysis was able to reduce variability and detect statistically reliable changes in ambulatory function in 45% of patients.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
Rimke S. Lagrand, Louise W. E. Sabelis, Vincent de Groot, EdgarJ G. Peters
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety of a novel cold atmospheric plasma device for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. The results showed that there were no serious adverse device effects, but three infectious serious adverse events occurred. Moreover, the device was effective in reducing Staphylococcus aureus bacterial load and decreasing ulcer size.
JOURNAL OF WOUND CARE
(2023)
Article
Rehabilitation
Tanja I. Mol, Eline W. M. Scholten, Coen A. M. Van Bennekom, Johanna M. A. Visser, Michiel F. Reneman, Vincent De Groot, Meijer Jan-Willem G, Rob J. E. M. Smeets, M. Marcel W. M. Post
Summary: This study aimed to explore the associations between self-regulation, participation, and health-related quality of life in a diverse group of rehabilitation patients. The results showed that self-regulation was more strongly associated with satisfaction with participation and mental health, compared to restrictions in participation and physical health.
JOURNAL OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2023)
