We propose a continuum theory to model the Mullins effect, which is ubiquitously observed in polymer composites. In theory, softening of materials during stretching process accounted for by considering delamination chains from nano-/micro-sized fillers, and recovery effect de-stretching due reattachment fillers. By incorporating chain entanglements, Log-Normal distribution mesh size network, et...

PURPOSE To explore functional visual recovery after retinal reattachment surgery employing full-field electroretinography (ffERG). METHODS In this case series, scotopic and photopic ffERGs were compared 2 days before, and 1, 3 and 6 months after successful scleral buckling for total rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). Main outcome measures were changes in ERG a-and b-wave amplitudes post...

conclusions the patient reported that he did not feel pain or discomfort throughout the intervention. follow-up visits performed after one, three, six, twelve, and sixteen months demonstrated vitality of the tooth the absence of complications, as well as good esthetic results. laser technology may be used in the treatment of traumatic anterior teeth injury with advantages in terms of quality of...

PURPOSE To examine possible differences in clinical outcomes between pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) and scleral buckling (SB) for uncomplicated rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). DESIGN Meta-analysis. PARTICIPANTS Adult patients with uncomplicated RRD from previously reported randomized controlled trials of PPV and SB. METHODS A comprehensive literature search using the Cochrane Collab...