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Augmented and virtual reality in retinal care: A systematic review of their role in training, surgery, and treatment
No full textAugmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are game-changing technologies in retinal care, offering significant advancements in surgical training, diagnostic accuracy, and vision rehabilitation. We explore how AR/VR is being used in surgical training, intraoperative guidance, and vision restoration, focusing on their impact on surgical proficiency, diagnostic precision, and the management of retinal diseases. We analyzed studies from the Web of Science Core Collection, adhering to PRISMA 2020 guidelines. We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and prospective cohort studies that examined AR/VR applications in retinal surgery, diagnosis, and rehabilitation. Bias was evaluated using RoB 2.0 for RCTs and ROBINS-I for observational studies. Ten studies met our criteria (3 RCTs and 7 prospective cohort studies) with 6–48 participants, focusing on AR/VR's role in surgical simulation, diagnostics, and vision rehabilitation. The Eyesi Surgical Simulator significantly improved surgical skills, reduced complications, and accelerated learning curves. AR-assisted diagnostics enhanced retinal disease detection, while VR rehabilitation programs helped improve contrast sensitivity and visual acuity; however, methodological differences between studies made direct comparisons difficult. AR/VR technologies have the potential to enhance retinal care by improving surgical safety, diagnostic precision, and rehabilitation outcomes. Despite these benefits, high costs, accessibility challenges, and a lack of standardization remain significant barriers. Integrating AR/VR into medical training and clinical practice is recommended, but larger, long-term studies are needed to validate their effectiveness
Pelvic packing as a life-saving intervention in the referral of patients with obstetric hemorrhage: comparing outcomes in referred and non-referred patients.
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Hipertansiyonlu Hastalar ve Sağlıklı Bireylerde üst ekstremite fonksiyonel egzersiz kapasitesi, solunum kas kuvveti ve denge durumunun karşılaştırılması
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FIRST CLINICAL USE OF THE KISSPEPTIN ANALOG TAK683 IN THE TREATMENT OF A FOLLICULAR CYST IN A GOAT
No full textInvestigation of Teachers Perspectives on Inclusive Education Practices in the context of Refugee Students
No full textTHE SCO'S IRAN EXPANSION IN THE REGIONAL EQUATION Extinderea Iranului în cadrul OCS în ecuația regională
No full textIran, which had held observer status in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) since 2005, formally initiated its accession process by signing a memorandum of commitment for full membership during the SCO summit in Samarkand in September 2022. Subsequently, the Iranian Parliament ratified a bill endorsing the country’s accession to the organisation. In doing so, Iran fulfilled all the legal and procedural requirements and officially became a permanent member of the SCO. This study provides an in-depth analysis of the challenges Iran faced throughout the accession process; the arguments put forth by domestic and international actors opposing its membership, and the implications of internal political developments on its foreign policy orientation. It also examines Iran’s strategic pivot toward the Eastern axis and the broader geopolitical motivations behind Russia’s support for Iran’s membership. The core objective of this research is to evaluate how Iran can strategically capitalise on this foreign policy reorientation to enhance its regional and global standing
