Effect of Neonicotinoid Pesticides on Japanese Water Systems: Review with Focus on Reproductive Toxicity by Hayato Terayama, Kou Sakabe, Daisuke Kiyoshima, Ning Qu, Tsutomu Sato, Kaori Suyama, Shogo Hayashi, Kenichi Sakurai, Emiko Todaka, Chisato Mori

“…These values were lower than the environmental standard values; however, seasonal variations were observed. Furthermore, reports on NP-induced testicular and ovarian toxicity were examined, revealing that the mechanism of injury is mainly driven by oxidative stress. …”
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Utility of anterior segment swept-source optical coherence tomography for imaging eyes with antecedent ocular trauma by Handan Akil, Lilit Minasyan, Brian A. Francis, Vikas Chopra

“…Purpose: To evaluate the utility of swept source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) for the analysis of anterior segment structures in cases with previous traumatic eye injuries. Observations: We report three eyes of three patients with anterior segment traumatic eye injury and highlight the role of SS-OCT in their evaluation and management. …”
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Excellent visual outcome after vitrectomy for traumatic macular hole associated with choroidal rupture across papillomacular bundle by Deependra Vikram Singh, Raja Rami Reddy, Lakshmi Kuniyal, Yog Raj Sharma

“…PURPOSE: To report the visual result of Surgery for traumatic macular hole with choroidal rupture running across papillomacular bundle. METHOD: Observation case report Patient 20 year old male patient presented with acute vison loss in OS with BCVA reduced to 20/80 following blunt trauma. …”
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Hemi-central retinal artery occlusion following methanol toxicity by Zarei, Mohammad, Sheikhghomi, Sima, Aghsaei Fard, Masoud

“…Objective: To describe a patient with hemi-retinal artery occlusion following methanol toxicity.Methods: Observational case report.Results: We report a case presented with an acute altitudinal visual field loss in the right eye following consumption of illicit alcoholic drink. …”
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Genomic and non-genomic actions of estrogen: recent developments by Azuma Kotaro, Inoue Satoshi

“…One of the recent developments of research on estrogen was the substantiation of the non-genomic actions of estrogen; these were initially observed and reported as intriguing phenomena more than 40 years ago. …”
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Dental implant placement in a patient with cystinosis. A case report by Bretaudeau Clara, Paredes Francesca Siu, Sergheraert Johan, Massa Luciana, Laurence Sébastien, Diebold Marie-Hélène, Lefèvre Benoît, Mauprivez Cédric

“…Cystine accumulation results in the formation of intracellular cystine cristals, that causes tissular and multi-organic lesions (kidney, eyes, endocrine glands). Observation: We report a rare case of a patient affected by infantile nephropathic cystinosis, who consulted for an implant placement in a single-tooth gap. …”
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Ingested Foreign Bodies Removed by Lexible Endoscopy in Pediatric Patients: A 10-year Retrospective Study by Seyed Ali Jafari, Maryam khalesi, Simin Partovi, MohammadAli Kiani, Hamid Ahanchian, HamidReza Kianifar

“…Abnormal endoscopic observations were reported in 33% patients. There was significant correlation between the type of foreign body and endoscopic observations. …”
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A near-fatal case of emphysematous pyelonephritis: Embracing the new management ‘gold standard’ – Saving the life while saving the kidney! by A. Adam, K. Spencer

“…Underlying diabetes is the most commonly associated risk factor. Observation: We report on the presence of EPN (Grade 3a) in a patient with poorly controlled diabetes, who presented in septic shock due to EPN. …”
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MASERS AS TRACERS OF ANGULAR MOMENTUM IN MOLECULAR OUTFLOWS by Diana V. López, Esteban D. Araya

“… The dissipation of angular momentum of collapsing molecular cores is a key component in the formation of stars. Previous observations have reported that highly collimated protostellar jets can remove angular momentum from low-mass protostars. …”
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VALIDATION OF MICROSCOPIC DYNAMICS OF GROUPING PEDESTRIANS BEHAVIOR: FROM OBSERVATION TO MODELING AND SIMULATION by Noorhazlinda, Herni, Hitoshi, Eiji

“…For the purpose of modeling and simulation validation, the results of field observations were reported in this paper. The existing simulator, namely Distinct Element Method (DEM)-based Multi-agent model (DEM-based model) was utilized and modified in this study. …”
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PreserFlo Microshunt for the management of intraocular pressure elevation in iridocorneal endothelial syndrome by Sunil Ruparelia, Rami Darwich, Brennan D. Eadie

“…Purpose: To report on a case of angle-closure glaucoma secondary to iridocorneal endothelial (ICE) syndrome effectively managed with the PreserFlo Microshunt. Observations: We report successful implantation of a PreserFlo Microshunt in a 57-year-old patient with secondary angle-closure glaucoma in the context of ICE syndrome. …”
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Orofacial sarcoidosis: report of three cases by Koutrakis Nicholas E., Sahu Alisha, Vasilyeva Daria, Peters Scott M.

“…Head and neck involvement can present in unusual and often nonspecific ways. Observations: We report three cases of sarcoidosis with orofacial manifestations: one African American patient with an existing diagnosis who presented with perioral cutaneous involvement by sarcoidosis, and two Caucasian patients with cases where the initial oral presentation – diffusely affected gingiva in one and intraosseous jaw involvement with resultant dental implant failure in the other – led to workup and establishment of the diagnosis of sarcoidosis. …”
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Corneal Findings in Ectrodactyly Ectodermal Dysplasia Clefting Syndrome: Case Report and Literature Review by Sonia Parreira, Diana Silva, Michele Farah, Vera Lucia Mascaro

“…This study is an observational case report of a 13-year-old woman with complaints of epiphora and red eye. …”
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The Past and Future of East Asia to Italy: Nearly Global VLBI by Giovannini, Gabriele, Cui, Yuzhu, Hada, Kazuhiro, Yi, Kunwoo, Ro, Hyunwook, Sohn, Bong Won, Takamura, Mieko, Buttaccio, Salvatore, D’Ammando, Filippo, Giroletti, Marcello, Hagiwara, Yoshiaki, Kino, Motoki, Kravchenko, Evgeniya, Maccaferri, Giuseppe, Melnikov, Alexey, Niinuma, Kotaro, Orienti, Monica, Wajima, Kiyoaki, Akiyama, Kazunori, Doi, Akihiro

“…How this project started and the evolution of the international collaboration between Korean, Japanese, and Italian researchers to study compact sources with VLBI observations is reported. Problems related to the synchronization of the very different arrays and technical details of the telescopes involved are presented and discussed. …”
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PENGARUH MEKANISME CORPORATE GOVERNANCE TERHADAP AUDITOR SELECTION by , ELINDIA SUWANDARI, , Wiwin Rahmanti, S.E., M.Com.

“…This study used 309 observations annual report with company listed the period 2009- 2011. …”

Optical coherence tomography under general anesthesia in a child with nystagmus. by Patel, C, Chen, S, Farmery, A

“… PURPOSE: To describe a method that permits optical coherence tomography scanning to be performed under general anesthesia. DESIGN: Observational case report. METHODS: A 7-year-old child underwent optical coherence tomography scanning under general anesthesia. …”

A hot and fast ultra-stripped supernova that likely formed a compact neutron star binary by De, K, Kasliwal, MM, Ofek, EO, Moriya, TJ, Burke, J, Cao, Y, Cenko, SB, Doran, GB, Duggan, GE, Fender, RP, Fransson, C, Gal-Yam, A, Horesh, A, Kulkarni, SR, Laher, RR, Lunnan, R, Manulis, I, Masci, F, Mazzali, PA, Nugent, PE, Perley, DA, Petrushevska, T, Piro, AL, Rumsey, C, Sollerman, J, Sullivan, M, Taddia, F

“…The final stages in the formation of these systems have not been directly observed. We report the discovery of iPTF 14gqr (SN 2014ft), a type Ic supernova with a fast-evolving light curve indicating an extremely low ejecta mass (≈0.2 solar masses) and low kinetic energy (≈2 × 1050 ergs). …”

Ventilation management in acute respiratory failure related to COVID-19 versus ARDS from another origin - a descriptive narrative review by Tsonas, AM, Botta, M, Serpa Neto, A, Horn, J, Paulus, F, Schultz, MJ

“…Areas covered We undertook two literature searches in PubMed to identify observational studies reporting on ventilation management––one in patients with acute respiratory failure related to COVID-19, and one in patients with ARDS from another origin. …”

MALAY INFANT, CHILD AND MATERNAL MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY IN COLONIAL MALAYA: OBSERVATION FROM BRITISH COLONIAL RECORDS by Wan Faizah, Wan Yusoff

“…This paper looks at possible causes of Malay infant, child and maternal mortality and morbidity in colonial Malaya based on observations and reports made by medical departments, as statistics based on the registration of births and deaths or hospital admissions are likely to be unreliable throughout the period under study. …”
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Auditing the Auditors: Has the Establishment of the Audit Oversight Board Affected Audit Quality? by Hashanah Ismail, Ung Chui Theng

“…A total of 200 firm years were observed. Using reported companies' earnings to proxy for earnings and audit quality the data collected were analyzed using the modified Jones model for discretionary accruals. …”
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