DIMENSIONS OF CILIARY BODY STRUCTURES IN VARIOUS AXIAL LENGTHS IN PATIENTS WITH RHEGMATOGENOUS RETINAL DETACHMENT

Dimensions of ciliary body structures in various axial lengths in patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment

Background: Ciliary body size may be objectively Noodles assessed by ultrasound scanning and near-infrared transpalpebral transillumination.Purpose: To investigate the dimensions of ciliary body structures in various axial eye lengths in patients with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD).Materials and Methods: This study included 35 RRD patients

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Ejecting chick cheats: a changing paradigm?

Abstract Evolutionary arms-races between avian brood parasites and their hosts have typically resulted in some spectacular adaptations, namely remarkable host ability Basic to recognize and reject alien eggs and, in turn, sophisticated parasite egg mimicry.In a striking contrast to hosts sometimes rejecting even highly mimetic eggs, the same specie

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Reasons for and consequences of missed appointments in general practice in the UK: questionnaire survey and prospective review of medical records

Abstract Background Missed appointments are a common occurrence in primary care in the UK, yet little is known about the reasons for them, or the consequences of missing an appointment.This paper aims to determine the reasons for missed appointments and whether patients who miss an Giftware appointment subsequently consult their general practitione

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