58 research outputs found
The Nubian necklace with ram's head pendants and its connection with Amun of Pnubs
No full textThe Nubian necklace with ram's head pendants was one of the most important royal emblems, worn by kings from the XXV dynasty to the Meroitic period. In this paper the Author shows that such a necklace was delivered by Amun of Pnubs to king, during the coronation ritual, as mentioned in the stela of Nastasen, under the name of ḫrỉw. The necklace was considered extremely significant for the Nubian reign, because it represented the connection of the Nubian kingship with the Amun cults
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia presenting as unilateral extraocular muscle enlargement and proptosis
No full textOrbital involvement in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is rare with very few published cases. We describe a case of unilateral isolated extraocular muscle enlargement in a patient with CLL. An incisional biopsy was performed from the left medial rectus muscle and histology revealed a lymphocytic infiltrate suggestive of CLL. Complete resolution of signs and symptoms was subsequently achieved with chemotherapy. We would suggest that in patients presenting with atypical clinical features, it is important to consider nonthyroid-related causes of extraocular muscle enlargement and a muscle biopsy should be considered to exclude neoplastic causes
On the master painter of the tomb of Amenhotep Sise, second High Priest of Amun under the reign of Thutmose IV (TT 75)
No full textpeer reviewedThe tomb of the second High Priest of Amun under the reign of Thutmose IV, Amenhotep Sise (TT 75), is one of the few Theban tombs that can be nominally ascribed to its artistic author, the "painter of Amun Userhat", who signed his work through a double self-portrait in assistenza. The study of the painted decoration of the tomb leads to the conclusion that this painter was deeply involved in the royal projects of his time in Karnak and even might have been one of the designers of the decorative programme of the Festival Courtyard of Thutmose IV, and, as such, was hired by his chief in the administration of the estate of Amun in Thebes, the Second High Priest of Amun, Amenhotep Sise, to work in his own private funerary monument.Peintres et peinture dans la Nécropole Thébaine sous la 18e dynastie - MIS du F.R.S.-FNR
Glaucoma and Driv
No full textPatients were interviewed and had their electronic
medical records examined at the time of consultation. It was determined whether the patient held a valid driving license, the patient had unilateral or bilateral visual field loss, driving status had been documented at any previous clinical visits, eligible patients (currently holding a valid driving licence and with the presence of bilateral visual field defects) reported that they had been advised by the department to inform the DVLA, for eligible patients, whether there was documentation that advice regarding the DVLA had been provided in paper or electronic patient records
The Research Potential and Significance of the Egyptian Collections within Yorkshire Museums
No full textThis research project addresses the Research Potential and Significance of Egyptian Material within
Yorkshire Museums. This scoping project ascertains what Egyptian material is present in Yorkshire,
particularly in storage, to open the material up for further study.
This material has been put under little or no examination in the past, with the exception of the ongoing
studies of Dr. J. Fletcher. There have been several cases, highlighted by Fletcher, of museums that hold a
significant and unique collection of Egyptian artefacts that were hitherto unknown, an example being
Harrogate Museums and Arts. This lack of knowledge is not only in the public domain but also present in
the knowledge of museums themselves.
Through highlighting the material that is present in Yorkshire, the project has identified specific areas of
research that can be expanded on. Research potential is discussed constantly throughout the thesis,
indicating how significant this material is.
This thesis also highlights the local significance of the material, which is a contentious issue as Egyptian
material is clearly not excavated within Yorkshire. The author has argued that once assimilated into
museum or private collections, the material becomes part of the local history.
This study records many items of individual interest for future study as well as addressing conditions in
which the materials are currently held. This includes consideration of material damage and corrosion, which
in some cases is ongoing and requires attention.
Public awareness has been a strong influence in the development of this research. Through studying and
highlighting this material, it is anticipated that museums can be encouraged to better utilise their
collections and to construct a foundation for further academic research. This research also comes at a
pertinent time, with museums being hard hit by funding and budget cuts, which are noted to have affected
the study and display of Egyptian material
Suture-assisted punctoplasty
No full textPurposeTo describe a surgical technique in which a suture, instead of forceps, is used to improve access for the introduction of scissors and more easily achieve an appropriately-sized punctoplasty.
MethodsIn this technique, a new modification of the 2-snip punctoplasty, a 6-0 polyglactin 910 suture is passed through the posterior wall of the punctum to apply traction. A video of the technique is provided.
ResultsThis technique improves the surgical field of view and eases access for introduction of Vannas scissors into the punctum to perform the punctoplasty.
ConclusionsThis simple and practical modification of the 2-snip punctoplasty improves instrument access so that an appropriately-sized punctoplasty can be performed with ease.</jats:p
Botulinum toxin-B injection into the lacrimal gland and posterior cricoarytenoid muscle for the treatment of epiphora and abductor spasmodic dysphonia secondary to Parkinson's disease.
No full textIn ophthalmology, there have been few reports of botulinum toxin type-A (BTX-A) injection into the lacrimal gland to treat epiphora. In ENT, adductor and abductor (ABSD) spasmodic dysphonia are often treated with BTX-A injections into the respective overacting vocal cord muscles. We describe a 53-year old male with Parkinson's disease who did not respond to BTX-A injections to either the lacrimal gland, for epiphora secondary to Parkinsonian-related blink lagophthalmos, or posterior cricoarytenoid (PCA) muscles for ABSD. Subsequent BTX type-B (BTX-B) injections into the lacrimal gland remarkably improved his epiphora. BTX-B injections into the PCA muscle also greatly improved his dysphonia. We describe the first reported case of (1) BTX-B injection into the lacrimal gland for epiphora, (2) use of Botox in treating epiphora due to blink lagophthalmos/reduced blink frequency secondary to Parkinson's disease, (3) BTX-B use in treating ABSD, and (4) association between ABSD and Parkinson's disease
Total Anterior Staphyloma Secondary to Acanthamoeba Keratitis.
No full textABSTRACT
There are very few published cases of total anterior staphyloma, all of which have been reported as secondary to fungal keratitis. This study reports the clinical and histopathological findings and subsequent management of a 27-year-old healthy female patient who developed total anterior staphyloma after poor compliance with treatment for clinically diagnosed acanthamoeba keratitis. She underwent a successful evisceration with good long-term results. This case highlights that total anterior staphyloma may also result from untreated keratitis which is not fungal in origin. In cases of fungal and acanthamoeba keratitis, patient compliance with both treatment and follow-up is paramount to avoid vision-threatening sequelae that present significant challenges in their management
Role of the Adenoplus test in refractory, recurrent and clinically undiagnosed conjunctivitis
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