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Case report: Coexistence of optic neuritis and primary anti-PLA2R-positive membranous nephropathy
Optic neuritis (ON) is an inflammatory optic neuropathy with various possible causes. It can arise from idiopathic demyelinating conditions, as well as from inflammatory, infectious, or autoimmune disorders [1]. Membranous nephropathy is an autoimmune disease specific to the kidneys, which can sometimes...
Optic neuritis, as unusual manifestations of hypoparathyroidism: a rare case report
Optic neuritis, characterized by inflammation of the optic nerve, has been recognized as a clinical entity associated with various systemic and neurological conditions [1]. While it is often linked to multiple sclerosis (MS) [1], the coincidence of optic neuritis within the context of hypocalcemia introduces...
The role of format familiarity and semantic transparency in Chinese reading: evidence from eye movements
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Chinese is an ancient ideographic language with a history of over a thousand years [16]. It is distinct from alphabetic languages and possesses unique characteristics and global influence [3]. Generally, the smallest semantic unit in reading is a word; in some contexts, such as ambiguous words or fuzzy...
Acute tubulointerstitial nephritis (ATIN) including drug-induced, tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis (TINU), ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV), kidney- limited sarcoidosis, and hemolysis: a case series from Syria
Acute tubulointerstitial nephritis (ATIN) is an inflammatory disease characterized by infiltration of inflammatory cells in the kidney interstitium [1]. The exact incidence of ATIN is difficult to define mostly due to differences in policies to perform kidney biopsies worldwide [2]. ATIN is reported...
Eye-tracking insights into cognitive strategies, learning styles, and academic outcomes of Turkish medicine students
Individual differences in learning preferences and cognitive strategies significantly impact academic performance, highlighting the need for tailored educational approaches to accommodate diverse learner needs. The information processing model offers a valuable framework for understanding how individuals...
