The main aim of this study is to evaluate the effects painful muscle form temporomandibular disorders and myopia on connections between visual organ, bioelectrical activity sensitivity masticatory cervical muscles, sleep quality. Subjects were divided into 4 groups (Myopia & TMDs, Myopia (Without TMDs), Emmetropic TMDs TMDs)). was conducted in following order assessment: examination for disorders, assessment by electromyograph, pressure pain thresholds examination, ophthalmic completion...

This study aims to examine the correlations between masticatory and neck muscle thickness activity versus eyeball length, retinal thickness, choroidal intraocular pressure in healthy women with myopia. The group consisted of 21 aged 24 years a control 19 (mean age 23 years). For bioelectrical analysis within temporalis anterior, superficial part masseter muscle, middle sternocleidomastoid anterior belly digastric an eight-channel BioEMG III electromyograph were used. An M-Turbo ultrasound...

(1) Background: Myopia is one of the most common refractive errors in world. The aim this study was to evaluate transverse dimensions selected masticatory muscles (temporalis muscle and masseter muscle) versus extraocular (superior rectus, inferior medial rectus lateral rectus) emmetropic high myopic subjects. (2) Methods: Twenty-seven individuals were included analysis, resulting 24 eyeballs patients with myopia 30 A 7 Tesla resonance used analyze described muscles. (3) Results: Statistical...

Context: Ocular diseases are currently an important problem in modern societies. Patients suffer from various ophthalmologic ailments namely, conjunctivitis, dry eye, dacryocystitis or degenerative diseases. Therefore, there is a need to introduce new treatment methods, including medicinal plants usage. Aloe vera [Aloe barbadensis Miller (Liliaceae)] possesses wound-healing properties and shows immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory antioxidant activities.Materials methods: NR uptake, MTT,...

Euphrasia officinalis L. is an herb traditionally used in folk medicine, mainly the treatment of eye disorders.The present study analyzed activity three extracts E. (ethanol, ethyl acetate and heptane) on cultured human corneal epithelial cells (10.014 pRSV-T).In vitro study.Toxicity, free radical scavenging immunomodulatory effects were tested using thiazolyl blue tetrazolium bromide (MTT) or Neutral Red, 2,2-Diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) ELISA tests, respectively. Moreover, nitric oxide...

The new mode of two-dimensional gradient thin layer chromatography (MGD-2D TLC) has been presented. Short distance development sample in the first dimension leads to formation preconcentrated narrow zones. They are consecutively separated second with mobile phase several steps until eluent reaches further end chromatographic plate. use above-mentioned technique allows isolating and then identifying compounds various polarity from multicomponent mixture. practical application performed for...

In this article, we look at how ursolic and oleanolic acids can be used for the purpose of quality control natural products in dermatocosmetology as well various other therapeutic preparations. Ursolic acid (UA) (OA) are pentacyclic triterpenes they constituents many medicinal herbs. study, analyzed cytotoxic anti-proliferative activity OA UA against normal human skin fibroblasts (HSF). Additionally, scavenging free radicals both was analyzed. The sensitivity cells to determined using a...

The centuries-old experience of folk medicine, nutritional traditions, and the results numerous research studies show that plants genus <i>Plantago</i> can be used for medicinal, cosmetic, dietetic, ritual purposes. In phytochemical composition <i>Plantago</i>, there is an abundance biologically active substances (among others, glycosides, flavonoids, polysaccharides, vitamins) exhibiting beneficial effects and, simultaneously, a low content compounds may exert toxic...

Flos Lamii albi has a high biological activity and is widely used in herbal medicine. The aim of the study was to characterize secretory structures present Lamium album subsp. corolla location phenolic compounds. Additionally, we carried out qualitative phytochemical analyses flavonoids acids. Light, fluorescence, scanning electron microscopy were analyze structure floral organs. main classes compounds their localization determined histochemically. Phytochemical performed with...

This study aimed to analyze the change of visual input on electromyographic patterns masticatory and cervical spine muscles in subjects with myopia. After applying inclusion criteria, 50 (18 males 32 females) myopia ranging from -0.5 -5.75 Diopters (D), were included study. Four muscle pairs analyzed: anterior part temporalis (TA), superficial masseter (MM), belly digastric (DA), middle sternocleidomastoid (SCM) during resting functional activity. Statistical analysis showed a significant...

Background:Hyperlipidemia is an identified factor of premature vessel atherosclerosis. Lipemia retinalis unusual retinal manifestation hyperlipidemia and thought to be directly correlated with the serum triglyceride level.Case Report:This paper discusses case a 55-year-old patient lipemia retinalis, which deteriorated his visual acuity. The had extremely high cholesterol level (1053 mg/dl) very triglycerides (1513 mg/dl). normalization lipids, reversion vessels alterations acuity improvement...

To evaluate the effect of Lamium album extract on human corneal epithelial cells (10.014 pRSV-T cell line) cultured in vitro.Normal were incubated with ethanol, ethyl acetate and heptane extracts from album. Their was evaluated by neutral red (NR) uptake MTT assays for cytotoxicity, ELISA immunomodulation, Griess method nitric oxide levels, DPPH assay free radicals scavenging activity. A blank control consisted only culture medium.In NR assays, did not affect viability (80% at 125 μg/ml...

Kalanchoë daigremontiana leaves contain phenolic compounds, which are one of the determinants plant therapeutic properties. Light and scanning electron microscopes were used to analyse structure leaves. The main aims study included analysis anatomy leaves, localisation identification acids. thickness amphistomatic leaf blades, number, size stomata, value stomatal index, as well parenchyma cells have indicated that K. is adapted arid environments. histochemical assays revealed presence...

The aim of this study was to conduct a histochemical analysis localize lipids, terpenes, essential oil, and iridoids in the trichomes L. album subsp. corolla. Morphometric examinations individual trichome types were performed. Light scanning electron microscopy techniques used show micromorphology localization lipophilic compounds secretory with use tests. Additionally, content oil its components determined using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Qualitative analyses triterpenes...

Myopia is one of the most common eye disorders involving abnormal focusing light rays. The studies recognize association between stomatognathic and visual systems. This compound may have a neurological basis associated with such as central sensitization. main aim this study was to evaluate influence sensitization on bioelectrical activity selected muscles masticatory organ in subjects myopia.Selected cervical spine were analyzed using an eight-channel BioEMG III electromyograph. Central...

(1) Background: Centaurea cyanus L. is a medicinal plant whose flowers are widely used in herbal medicine. The aim of the study was to localise flower tissues that responsible for production secretory products petals and analyse volatile compounds. compounds this species have not been investigated date. (2) Methods: Light, fluorescence, scanning transmission electron microscopy techniques were study. Lipophilic localised using histochemical assays. Volatile determined with use solid phase...

The study aimed to analyze the changes within bioelectrical activity of cervical spine and masticatory muscles during change visual stimulus-open closed eyes test. After applying inclusion criteria, 50 subjects were included in study, with impairment ranging from -0.5 -5.75 Diopters. Four muscle pairs analyzed: anterior part temporalis (TA), superficial masseter (MM), belly digastric (DA), middle sternocleidomastoid (SCM) rest, teeth clenching, clenching on dental cotton rollers, active...

The present study aimed to evaluate the correlation of eye length and bioelectric activity temporalis, masseter, digastric, sternocleidomastoid muscles in women with myopia compared healthy women.Based on exclusion inclusion criteria, 42 aged 24 years (±2 years) were eligible for study. Two equally sized groups myopic (n = 21) emmetropic subjects formed. An electromyographic examined was performed four conditions: at rest, during maximal voluntary clenching intercuspal position, dental...

Confirmation of the biological effectiveness new ophthalmic preparations introduced in market is an important element maintaining safety using this type medications. This study aimed to investigate activity Ozodrop® on human corneal and conjunctival epithelial cells, as well its antibacterial antifungal activity. Cytotoxicity analyses ocular surface cells were performed vitro by MTT (3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-Diphenyltetrazolium Bromide) Neutral Red uptake assays. The level nitric...

(1) Background: Myopia is one of the leading causes visual impairment. Visual work and usage electronic devices are known risk factors myopia. Many education systems were forced to apply online hybrid teaching methods, reduce number new cases COVID-19. Medical students a population well-known for intense in form learning; (2) Methods: acuity refractive error measured medical students. Participants also filled out survey that included their characteristic habits related hygiene vision; (3)...

The aim of this study was to analyze the correlation between refractive error, muscle thickness, and bioelectrical activity selected masticatory neck muscles in subjects with myopia.For analysis within muscles, an 8-channel BioEMG III electromyograph used. An M-Turbo ultrasound machine used thickness.Statistical showed significant positive correlations masseter thickness at rest on right side. Statistical negative digastric Activity Index left side when eyes were closed.As error increases...