BILATERAL CATARACT FORMATION VIA ACUTE SPONTANEOUS FRACTURE OF THE LENS FOLLOWING TREATMENT OF HYPERGLYCEMIC HYPEROSMOLAR SYNDROME

Bilateral cataract formation via acute spontaneous fracture of the lens following treatment of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome

Purpose: Acute development of cataracts that may be transient is known to occur during correction of diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome.Nettleship in 1885 was the first to describe the presence of a transient cataract in three diabetic patients that grew worse and eventually cleared with treatment.1 We present a case of i

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Hamstring, Bone-patellar Tendon-bone, Quadriceps, and Peroneus Longus Tendon Autografts for Primary Isolated Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Systematic Review

Background: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) involves surgically restoring the injured ACL through the placement of graft material.The selection of graft material plays a crucial role in ensuring optimal knee stability postsurgery.Using autografts of the hamstring, bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTP), quadriceps, and peroneus longus te

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Antibodies to Aedes aegypti D7L salivary proteins as a new serological tool to estimate human exposure to Aedes mosquitoes

IntroductionAedes spp.are the most prolific mosquito vectors in the world.Found on every continent, they can effectively transmit various arboviruses, including the dengue virus which continues to cause outbreaks worldwide and is spreading into previously non-endemic areas.The lack of widely available dengue vaccines accentuates the importance of t

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