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To develop a method of visualising electrooculography data to improve the interpretability of nystagmus eye-movements captured using the Continuous Ambulatory Vestibular Assessment (CAVA
) device.
We are currently undertaking a clinical investigation to evaluate the capabilities of the CAVA
device to detect periods of pathological nystagmus. The work presented here was undertaken using unblinded data obtained from the preliminary phase of this investigation.
One patient with Ménière's disease and one with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
Using the electrooculography data captured by the CAVA
device, we reconstructed 2D animations of patients' eye movements during attacks of vertigo. We were able to reanimate nystagmus produced as a consequence of two conditions. Concurrent video footage showed that the animations were visually very similar to the patient's actual eye-movements, excepting torsional eye-movements.
The reconstructed animations provide an alternative presentation modality, enabling clinicians to largely interpret electrooculography data as if they were present during a vertigo attack. We were able to recreate nystagmus from attacks experienced in the community rather than a clinical setting. This information provides an objective record of a patient's nystagmus and could be used to complement a full neurotologic history when considering diagnosis and treatment options.
The reconstructed animations provide an alternative presentation modality, enabling clinicians to largely interpret electrooculography data as if they were present during a vertigo attack. We were able to recreate nystagmus from attacks experienced in the community rather than a clinical setting. This information provides an objective record of a patient's nystagmus and could be used to complement a full neurotologic history when considering diagnosis and treatment options.Glioblastoma is an aggressive malignancy and therapeutic options are limited due to the presence of the blood-brain barrier (BBB). RVG-29, a 29-amino-acid polypeptide derived from the rabies virus glycoprotein, has good drug-carrying capacity across the BBB. Binimetinib molecular weight We reduced the size of this peptide to 15 amino acids (RVG-15), while retaining its capacity to cross the BBB. First, we synthesised a novel nanocarrier (RVG-15-PEG2000-DSPE). Next, DOX-loaded polymeric micelles were prepared (DOX RVG-15-PMs) in an electrostatic interaction-dependent manner. Finally, we evaluated its antitumor benefits in vitro at the cellular level and in vivo using an in situ tumour-bearing mouse model. MALDI-TOF-MS and FTIR spectra confirmed the successful synthesis of the novel nanocarrier. The prepared DOX RVG-15-PMs displayed even size distribution, a high entrapment efficiency, and satisfactory in vitro release behaviour. In vitro blank RVG-15-PMs were excellent, safe, and highly biocompatible as drug delivery carriers. DOX-loaded micelles were easily taken up by C6 cells and could effectively inhibit cancer development and metastasis. In vivo, DOX RVG-PMs delayed weight loss, prevented cancer cell metastasis, and accelerated cancer cell apoptosis in tumour-bearing mice. Our novel brain-targeted nanocarrier is highly feasible, while DOX RVG-PMs exert significant antiglioma effects, both in vitro and in vivo.
To explore the opinions of people living with Parkinson's disease about access to and participation in community aquatic therapy.
Focus groups and individual interviews were conducted with people living with Parkinson's disease in Ireland (
 = 24) and Australia (
 = 10). All discussions were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and thematically analysed.
Four main themes were identified. Primarily, participants were optimistic about their reasons for choosing aquatic therapy and found it beneficial to their health and well-being. Optimal components of aquatic therapy identified were access to individually tailored aquatic programs, completed as a minimum once a week, at a moderate to high-intensity level, and guided by a credentialed instructor. Fear was a significant barrier for a small proportion of participants and was linked to water competence, past experiences, and fall risk associated with the aquatic environment. Participants identified a strong need for education and increased awareness abou a popular exercise choice for people with Parkinson's disease, especially in the early to middle disease stages. Considering the views of people living with Parkinson's disease can aid the design and implementation of interventions and future aquatic research internationally.Implications for RehabilitationAquatic therapy is emerging as an effective physiotherapy approach for managing motor and non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease.Little is known regarding community-based aquatic therapy programs from the perspectives of people living with Parkinson's disease internationally.People with Parkinson's disease may benefit from timely information about the unique benefits, prerequisites, and local aquatic therapy facilities to promote greater uptake of aquatic programs.Tailored aquatic therapy interventions delivered within a group setting by a credentialed healthcare professional may increase long-term adherence.Purpose To discuss the pathophysiology of metamorphopsia, its characterisation using retinal imaging and methods of assessment of patient symptoms and visual function.Methods A literature search of electronic databases was performedResults Metamorphopsia has commonly been associated with vitreomacular interface disorders (such as epiretinal membrane) and has also regularly been noted in diseases of the retina and choroid, particularly age-related macular degeneration and central serous chorioretinopathy. Developments in optical coherence tomography retinal imaging have enabled improved imaging of the foveal microstructure and have led to the localisation of the pathophysiology of metamorphopsia within the retinal layers of the macula. Alteration of alignment of inner and outer retinal layers at various retinal loci has been identified using multimodal imaging in patients with metamorphopsia in a range of conditions. Although the Amsler Grid assessment of metamorphopsia is a useful clinical indicator, new emerging methods of metamorphopsia assessment with psychophysical tests such as M-CHARTS and preferential hyperacuity perimetry, have been developed.