Review Article
Original Article

RegenX: an NLP recommendation engine for neuroregeneration topics over time

RegenX: an NLP recommendation engine for neuroregeneration topics over time

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Background: In this investigation, we explore the literature regarding neuroregeneration from the 1700s to the present. The regeneration of central nervous system neurons or the regeneration of axons from cell bodies and their reconnection with other neurons remains a major hurdle. Injuries relating to war and accidents attracted medical professionals throughout early history to regenerate and reconnect nerves. Early literature till 1990 lacked specific molecular details and is likely provide some clues to conditions that promoted neuron and/or axon regeneration. This is an avenue for the application of natural language processing (NLP) to gain actionable intelligence. Post 1990 period saw an explosion of all molecular details. With the advent of genomic, transcriptomics, proteomics, and other omics—there is an emergence of big data sets and is another rich area for application of NLP. How the neuron and/or axon regeneration related keywords have changed over the years is a first step towards this endeavor.

Methods: Specifically, this article curates over 600 published works in the field of neuroregeneration. We then apply a dynamic topic modeling algorithm based on the Latent Dirichlet allocation (LDA) algorithm to assess how topics cluster based on topics.

Results: Based on how documents are assigned to topics, we then build a recommendation engine to assist researchers to access domain-specific literature based on how their search text matches to recommended document topics. The interface further includes interactive topic visualizations for researchers to understand how topics grow closer and further apart, and how intra-topic composition changes over time.

Conclusions: We present a recommendation engine and interactive interface that enables dynamic topic modeling for neuronal regeneration.

Background: In this investigation, we explore the literature regarding neuroregeneration from the 1700s to the present. The regeneration of central nervous system neurons or the regeneration of axons from cell bodies and their reconnection with other neurons remains a major hurdle. Injuries relating to war and accidents attracted medical professionals throughout early history to regenerate and reconnect nerves. Early literature till 1990 lacked specific molecular details and is likely provide some clues to conditions that promoted neuron and/or axon regeneration. This is an avenue for the application of natural language processing (NLP) to gain actionable intelligence. Post 1990 period saw an explosion of all molecular details. With the advent of genomic, transcriptomics, proteomics, and other omics—there is an emergence of big data sets and is another rich area for application of NLP. How the neuron and/or axon regeneration related keywords have changed over the years is a first step towards this endeavor.

Methods: Specifically, this article curates over 600 published works in the field of neuroregeneration. We then apply a dynamic topic modeling algorithm based on the Latent Dirichlet allocation (LDA) algorithm to assess how topics cluster based on topics.

Results: Based on how documents are assigned to topics, we then build a recommendation engine to assist researchers to access domain-specific literature based on how their search text matches to recommended document topics. The interface further includes interactive topic visualizations for researchers to understand how topics grow closer and further apart, and how intra-topic composition changes over time.

Conclusions: We present a recommendation engine and interactive interface that enables dynamic topic modeling for neuronal regeneration.

Original Article

Sodium iodate-induced retina degeneration observed in non-separate sclerochoroid/retina pigment epithelium/retina whole mounts

Sodium iodate-induced retina degeneration observed in non-separate sclerochoroid/retina pigment epithelium/retina whole mounts

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Background: Sodium iodate (SI) is a chemical widely applied to induce retina degeneration in animal models. SI treatment caused formation of rosettes/folds in the outer nuclear layer (ONL) of the rat retina, but it was previously unclear whether SI also forms rosettes in mice. In addition, SI induced retina degeneration was never addressed in non-separate sclerochoroid/retina pigment epithelium/retina whole mount. Here we displayed features of retina degeneration including rosette formation in mice and developed a morphological analytic assessment using sclerochoroid/retina pigment epithelium/retina whole mounts.

Methods: SI was intraperitoneally injected in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats and C57BL/6J mice using a single dose (50 mg/kg) or with a dose range (10 to 50 mg/kg) in BALB/C mice. Rat retinas were investigated up to 2-week post-injection by histology and whole mounts, and mouse retinas were investigated up to 3-week post-injection by histology, fluorescent staining of sections and/or sclerochoroid/retina pigment epithelium/retina whole mounts for the morphological evaluations of the SI-induced retina damage.

Results: SI-induced retina damage caused photoreceptor (PR) degeneration and rosettes/folds formation, as well as retina pigment epithelium degeneration and inward migration. It displayed mixed nuclei from choroid to PRs, due to layer disorganization, as shown by single horizontal images in the sclerochoroid/retina pigment epithelium/retina whole mounts. Measurement of the PR rosette area induced by SI provided a quantitative, morphological evaluation of retina degeneration.

Conclusions: The method of non-separate sclerochoroid/retina pigment epithelium/retina whole staining and mount allows us to observe the integral horizontal view of damage from sclera to PR layers, which cannot be addressed by using sectioned and separate whole mount methods. This method is applicable for morphological evaluation of retina damage, especially in the subretinal layer.

Background: Sodium iodate (SI) is a chemical widely applied to induce retina degeneration in animal models. SI treatment caused formation of rosettes/folds in the outer nuclear layer (ONL) of the rat retina, but it was previously unclear whether SI also forms rosettes in mice. In addition, SI induced retina degeneration was never addressed in non-separate sclerochoroid/retina pigment epithelium/retina whole mount. Here we displayed features of retina degeneration including rosette formation in mice and developed a morphological analytic assessment using sclerochoroid/retina pigment epithelium/retina whole mounts.

Methods: SI was intraperitoneally injected in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats and C57BL/6J mice using a single dose (50 mg/kg) or with a dose range (10 to 50 mg/kg) in BALB/C mice. Rat retinas were investigated up to 2-week post-injection by histology and whole mounts, and mouse retinas were investigated up to 3-week post-injection by histology, fluorescent staining of sections and/or sclerochoroid/retina pigment epithelium/retina whole mounts for the morphological evaluations of the SI-induced retina damage.

Results: SI-induced retina damage caused photoreceptor (PR) degeneration and rosettes/folds formation, as well as retina pigment epithelium degeneration and inward migration. It displayed mixed nuclei from choroid to PRs, due to layer disorganization, as shown by single horizontal images in the sclerochoroid/retina pigment epithelium/retina whole mounts. Measurement of the PR rosette area induced by SI provided a quantitative, morphological evaluation of retina degeneration.

Conclusions: The method of non-separate sclerochoroid/retina pigment epithelium/retina whole staining and mount allows us to observe the integral horizontal view of damage from sclera to PR layers, which cannot be addressed by using sectioned and separate whole mount methods. This method is applicable for morphological evaluation of retina damage, especially in the subretinal layer.

Original Article

Evidence-based practice with knowledge, attitude and practice of ophthalmic nursing staffs: a cross-sectional study in south China

Evidence-based practice with knowledge, attitude and practice of ophthalmic nursing staffs: a cross-sectional study in south China

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Background: This study aims to investigate the current status and influencing factors of evidence-based practice (EBP) with knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of ophthalmic nursing staffs in south China.

Methods: Using a convenient sampling method, we selected 429 ophthalmic nursing staffs from 28 ophthalmology specialist hospitals or general hospitals in south China, and investigated their general information and implemented the evidence-based practice questionnaire (EBPQ).

Results: The scores of EBP and KAP of ophthalmic nursing staffs in south China from high to low were as follows: practical attitude (4.85±1.07 points), practical behavior (4.42±1.14 points), practical knowledge and skills (4.30±0.65 points). The single factor analysis results showed that the first graduation degree, technical title, scientific research achievements, whether or not participate in EBP training, the frequency of reading literature at ordinary time, and whether or not participate in EBP project were the influencing factors of EBP level; the multi-factor analysis results showed that EBP attitude, EBP knowledge and skills, whether or not participate in EBP training were independent influencing factors of EBP.

Conclusions: The ophthalmic nursing staffs in south China have a positive attitude towards EBP, however, their EBP knowledge, skills and behavioral capabilities need to be focused and improved. The ophthalmic nursing administrators should fully master the factors affecting the implementation of EBP, and take effective intervention measurement to improve the EBP abilities of ophthalmic nursing staffs, and promote the development of EBP in ophthalmology specialty.

Background: This study aims to investigate the current status and influencing factors of evidence-based practice (EBP) with knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of ophthalmic nursing staffs in south China.

Methods: Using a convenient sampling method, we selected 429 ophthalmic nursing staffs from 28 ophthalmology specialist hospitals or general hospitals in south China, and investigated their general information and implemented the evidence-based practice questionnaire (EBPQ).

Results: The scores of EBP and KAP of ophthalmic nursing staffs in south China from high to low were as follows: practical attitude (4.85±1.07 points), practical behavior (4.42±1.14 points), practical knowledge and skills (4.30±0.65 points). The single factor analysis results showed that the first graduation degree, technical title, scientific research achievements, whether or not participate in EBP training, the frequency of reading literature at ordinary time, and whether or not participate in EBP project were the influencing factors of EBP level; the multi-factor analysis results showed that EBP attitude, EBP knowledge and skills, whether or not participate in EBP training were independent influencing factors of EBP.

Conclusions: The ophthalmic nursing staffs in south China have a positive attitude towards EBP, however, their EBP knowledge, skills and behavioral capabilities need to be focused and improved. The ophthalmic nursing administrators should fully master the factors affecting the implementation of EBP, and take effective intervention measurement to improve the EBP abilities of ophthalmic nursing staffs, and promote the development of EBP in ophthalmology specialty.

Editorial
Original Article

Subjective refractions determined by Dyop® and LogMAR chart as fixation targets

Subjective refractions determined by Dyop® and LogMAR chart as fixation targets

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Background: Dyop® is a dynamic optotype with a rotating and segmented visual stimulus. It can be used for visual acuity and refractive error measurement. The objective of the study was to compare refractive error
measurement using the Dyop® acuity and LogMAR E charts.
Methods: Fifty subjects aged 18 or above with aided visual acuity better than 6/12 were recruited. Refractive error was measured by subjective refraction methods using the Dyop® acuity chart and LogMAR E charts and the duration of measurement compared. Thibo’s notation was used to represent the refractive error obtained for analysis.
Results: There was no significant difference in terms of spherical equivalent (M) (P=0.96) or J0 (P=0.78) and J45 (P=0.51) components measured using the Dyop® acuity and LogMAR E charts. However, subjective refraction measurement was significantly faster using the Dyop® acuity chart (t=4.46, P<0.05), with an average measurement time of 419.90±91.17 versus 452.04±74.71 seconds using the LogMAR E chart.
Conclusions: Accuracy of refractive error measurement using a Dyop® chart was comparable with use of a LogMAR E chart. The dynamic optotype Dyop® could be considered as an alternative fixation target to be used in subjective refraction.
Background: Dyop® is a dynamic optotype with a rotating and segmented visual stimulus. It can be used for visual acuity and refractive error measurement. The objective of the study was to compare refractive error
measurement using the Dyop® acuity and LogMAR E charts.
Methods: Fifty subjects aged 18 or above with aided visual acuity better than 6/12 were recruited. Refractive error was measured by subjective refraction methods using the Dyop® acuity chart and LogMAR E charts and the duration of measurement compared. Thibo’s notation was used to represent the refractive error obtained for analysis.
Results: There was no significant difference in terms of spherical equivalent (M) (P=0.96) or J0 (P=0.78) and J45 (P=0.51) components measured using the Dyop® acuity and LogMAR E charts. However, subjective refraction measurement was significantly faster using the Dyop® acuity chart (t=4.46, P<0.05), with an average measurement time of 419.90±91.17 versus 452.04±74.71 seconds using the LogMAR E chart.
Conclusions: Accuracy of refractive error measurement using a Dyop® chart was comparable with use of a LogMAR E chart. The dynamic optotype Dyop® could be considered as an alternative fixation target to be used in subjective refraction.
综述

Ahmed青光眼引流阀植入术后处理引流盘纤维包裹的研究进展

Research progress on the treatment of fiber wrapping of drainage tray after Ahmed glaucoma drainage valve operation

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Ahmed青光眼引流阀植入术作为难治性青光眼的主要治疗方案,能很大程度控制眼压,且疗效和预后均优于常规滤过性手术。但是远期引流盘周围被纤维包裹后会阻塞房水流出,引起术后高眼压,导致手术失败。因此,解决引流盘纤维包裹能很大程度地提高青光眼阀植入术后远期成功率,这也是目前的研究热点。目前临床上主要采用术前预防及术后二次操作对纤维包裹进行干预,但长期效果欠佳。本文就青光眼引流阀纤维包裹发生的组织病理学及分子机制、临床目前解决方案、前沿研究进展以及对Ahmed青光眼阀门的材料改造的探索进行综述。
Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation, as the main treatment option for refractory glaucoma, can control intraocular pressure (IOP) to a large extent. And its efficacy and prognosis are superior to those of conventional filtration surgery. IOP is well-controlled in the early postoperative stages. However, long-term fibrosis of encapsulated bleb inhibits fluid exchange and causes elevated IOP, leading to surgical failure. Therefore, treating fibrosis of encapsulated bleb can improve the long-term success rate after glaucoma valve implantation, which is also a research hotspot. Currently, the main clinical interventions are preoperative prophylaxis and postoperative secondary operations for fiber wrapping, but its long-term efficacy is not satisfactory. This article reviews the occurrence, histopathology and molecular mechanism of fibrous encapsulation, treatment in a clinical setting, cutting-edge research progress, and exploration on material modification of Ahmed glaucoma valve.
技术交流

80例外伤性视神经病变患者内镜下经蝶筛径路视神经管减压术的护理体会

Nursing experience of 80 patients with traumatic optic neuropathy undergoing endoscopic trans-ethmosphenoid optic canal decompression

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目的:探讨外伤性视神经病变(traumatic optic neuropathy,TON)患者内镜下经蝶筛径路视神经管减压术(endoscopic trans-ethmosphenoid optic canal decompression,ETOCD)的整体护理。方法:选取中山大学中山眼科中心2020年1月至2021年3月收治的80例TON患者,回顾总结患者 ETOCD期间的护理措施及手术疗效。结果:所有患者经过综合护理后均顺利完成手术,未发生感染,出血、疼痛情况经治疗和护理后均改善,68.8%患者术后视力有提高。结论:针对TON患者ETOCD的特点,采取个体化的整体护理具有重要意义,有利于帮助患者顺利完成手术,降低并发症的发生率,促进患者康复。
Objective: To investigate the holistic nursing care of patients with traumatic optic neuropathy undergoing endoscopic trans-ethmosphenoid optic canal decompression (ETOCD). Methods: A total of 80 patients with traumatic optic neuropathy admitted to Zhongshan Ophthalmology Center of Sun Yat-sen University from Jan 2020 to Mar 2021 were selected as the subjects, and the nursing measures and surgical effect during ETOCD were reviewed and summarized. Results: All 80 surgical patients successfully completed the operation after comprehensive nursing without infection. The bleeding and pain were improved after treatment and nursing, and 68.8% patients presented with vision improvement. Conclusion: According to the characteristics of ETOCD in patients with traumatic optic neuropathy, it is of great significance to take individualized overall care, which is beneficial to help patients successfully complete the operation, reduce the incidence of complications, and promote the recovery of the patient’s healthy.
论著

丙泊酚 - 阿芬太尼 - 利多卡因混合剂用于成人白内障日间手术镇静

Application of propofol-alfentanil-lidocaine mixture for ambulatory adult cataract surgery under sedation

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目的:评价丙泊酚-阿芬太尼-利多卡因混合剂在成人白内障日间手术中的麻醉镇静效果与不良反应。方法:回顾性分析2021年1月至2021年6月中山大学中山眼科中心接受丙泊酚-阿芬太尼-利多卡因静脉镇静下白内障日间手术的患者(静脉镇静组,n=30),并匹配同一主刀医师、诊断相似且在丙美卡因表面麻醉下白内障手术患者(表麻组,n=30)。比较两组患者围手术期血流动力学变化、手术中眼位评级、手术中断的次数、手术时间、手术后苏醒时间、出院时间、术中手术体验以及术后不良事件等指标。结果:所有患者均在原麻醉方式下顺利完成手术;与表麻组相比,静脉镇静组手术中断次数显著降低(P<0.05),围手术期血压更平稳,且术后满意度评价明显升高(P<0.05)。结论:丙泊酚-阿芬太尼-利多卡因静脉镇静能显著提升白内障日间手术患者的就医体验,而不影响手术进程。
Objective: The aim of this study is to observe the efficacy and safety of propofol-alfentanil-lidocaine mixture in adult patients for cataract ambulatory surgery. Methods: Thirty adult patients undergoing cataract ambulatory surgery sedated by propofol-alfentanil-lidocaine mixture from January 2021 to June 2021 were enrolled in this retrospective study (sedation group, n=30). Meanwhile, another thirty patients with similar diagnosis performed by the same surgeons under topical anesthesia were matched in this study (topical anesthesia group, n=30). The scores of intraoperative eye position, the number of surgical interruptions due to poor cooperation, surgical time, emergence time, time to discharge, changes in blood pressure, surgical experience, as well as any adverse events were compared between the two groups. Results: The surgeries were successfully completed in all patients in both groups. Compared to topical anesthesia group, patients under sedation showed less surgical interruptions and more stable hemodynamics during the surgery, as well as better surgical experience (all P<0.05). Conclusion: Sedation with propofol-alfentanil-lidocaine mixture can significantly improve the surgical experience of patients undergoing cataract ambulatory surgery without prolonging duration of the surgery.
业界动态

糖尿病视网膜病变眼底图像辅助诊断软件的NMPA注册经验

NMPA premarket application experience for a computer aided diagnosis software using fundusimages of diabetic retinopathy

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本文根据上海鹰瞳医疗科技有限公司的创新产品《糖尿病视网膜病变眼底图像辅助诊断软件》在国家药品监督管理局(NMPA,原CFDA)历时两年半的上市前创新申报与注册申报经历,介绍了人工智能类医疗器械产品的产品研发、注册申报流程及相关重点难点,并且列明了在整个过程中需要遵循和参考的法律法规,为此类产品的上市前注册工作提供参考。
Based on the NMPA premarket application through two and a half years for the computer aided diagnosis software using fundus images of diabetic retinopathy, which is an innovative medical device of Shanghai EagleVision Medical Technology Co., Ltd. (Airdoc), this article introduced the development process, the premarket application, and the key points in the application of this artificial intelligence device, also lists the related regulations and guidelines as references to provide some ideas for the follow-up premarketing application of such kind of products.
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