Goran Petrovski
- Group leader, Professor II; MD, PhD
- +47-23015163
Publications 2024
Variation in eye care professional distribution across Europe, a survey
Eye (Lond), 38 (11), 2226-2228
DOI 10.1038/s41433-024-03010-7, PubMed 38472379
Contrast-enhanced Micro-CT 3D visualization of cell distribution in hydrated human cornea
Heliyon, 10 (3), e25828
DOI 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25828, PubMed 38356495
Outcome of Different Surgical Repair Techniques for Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment-A Health Economic Analysis in the Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia
Healthcare (Basel), 12 (6)
DOI 10.3390/healthcare12060648, PubMed 38540612
Protocol for a prospective, multicenter, parallel-group, open-label randomized controlled trial comparing standard care with Closed lOoP In chiLdren and yOuth with Type 1 diabetes and high-risk glycemic control: the CO-PILOT trial
J Diabetes Metab Disord, 23 (1), 1397-1407
DOI 10.1007/s40200-024-01397-4, PubMed 38932805
Automated Insulin Delivery for Young People with Type 1 Diabetes and Elevated A1c
NEJM Evid, 3 (10), EVIDoa2400185
DOI 10.1056/EVIDoa2400185, PubMed 39315863
Clinical significance of signal shadowing during intraoperative optical coherence tomography-assisted vitreoretinal surgery
Sci Rep, 14 (1), 5393
DOI 10.1038/s41598-024-56125-y, PubMed 38443491
Outcomes in the Treatment of Subretinal Macular Hemorrhage Secondary to Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Systematic Review
J Clin Med, 13 (2)
DOI 10.3390/jcm13020367, PubMed 38256501
Retinitis Pigmentosa and Therapeutic Approaches: A Systematic Review
J Clin Med, 13 (16)
DOI 10.3390/jcm13164680, PubMed 39200821
Single-Center Experience of Using Liraglutide in Adolescents With Obesity +/- Type 2 Diabetes
Cureus, 16 (4), e58720
DOI 10.7759/cureus.58720, PubMed 38779269
MiniMed 780G System Use in Type 1 Diabetes During Ramadan Intermittent Fasting: A Systematic Literature Review and Expert Recommendations
Diabetes Technol Ther (in press)
DOI 10.1089/dia.2024.0200, PubMed 39052333
The Effects of the Coating and Aging of Biodegradable Polylactic Acid Membranes on In Vitro Primary Human Retinal Pigment Epithelium Cells
Biomedicines, 12 (5)
DOI 10.3390/biomedicines12050966, PubMed 38790928
Effect of chlorhexidine, povidone-iodine and betadine antiseptic eye drops on cultured human conjunctival goblet cell survival
Acta Ophthalmol (in press)
DOI 10.1111/aos.16684, PubMed 38553957
Retinal oximetry and microvascular assessment after hypertensive pregnancy complications
Acta Ophthalmol, 102 (6), 653-661
DOI 10.1111/aos.16651, PubMed 38342958
A pilot cost-analysis study comparing AI-based EyeArt® and ophthalmologist assessment of diabetic retinopathy in minority women in Oslo, Norway
Int J Retina Vitreous, 10 (1), 40
DOI 10.1186/s40942-024-00547-3, PubMed 38783384
Alternative cryoprotective agent for corneal stroma-derived mesenchymal stromal cells for clinical applications
Sci Rep, 14 (1), 15788
DOI 10.1038/s41598-024-65469-4, PubMed 38982099
Ocular Changes in Cystic Fibrosis: A Review
Int J Mol Sci, 25 (12)
DOI 10.3390/ijms25126692, PubMed 38928397
Twelve-Month Follow-up from a Randomized Controlled Trial of Simplified Meal Announcement Versus Precise Carbohydrate Counting in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Using the MiniMed™ 780G Advanced Hybrid Closed-Loop System
Diabetes Technol Ther, 26 (S3), 76-83
DOI 10.1089/dia.2023.0429, PubMed 38377327
A novel few shot learning derived architecture for long-term HbA1c prediction
Sci Rep, 14 (1), 482
DOI 10.1038/s41598-023-50348-1, PubMed 38177624
A health economic pilot study comparing two diabetic retinopathy screening strategies
Sci Rep, 14 (1), 15618
DOI 10.1038/s41598-024-66405-2, PubMed 38971860
Feasibility of Direct Vitrectomy-Sparing Subretinal Injection for Gene Delivery in Large Animals
Curr Eye Res, 49 (8), 879-887
DOI 10.1080/02713683.2024.2343335, PubMed 38666493
DNA Methylation Profiles of PSMA6, PSMB5, KEAP1, and HIF1A Genes in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy
Biomedicines, 12 (6)
DOI 10.3390/biomedicines12061354, PubMed 38927561
Publications 2023
Accuracy, Precision, and Residual Volume of Commonly Used Syringes for Intravitreal Injections and the Impact on Intraocular Pressure
Ophthalmol Retina, 7 (10), 892-900
DOI 10.1016/j.oret.2023.06.003, PubMed 37302655
The MiniMed 780G automated insulin delivery system adapts to substantial changes in daily routine: Lessons from real world users during Ramadan
Diabetes Obes Metab, 26 (3), 937-949
DOI 10.1111/dom.15389, PubMed 38151748
Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Activation Induces Differentiation in Human Limbal Epithelial Stem Cells Cultured Ex Vivo
Biomedicines, 11 (7)
DOI 10.3390/biomedicines11071829, PubMed 37509479
A Novel Technique of Amniotic Membrane Preparation Mimicking Limbal Epithelial Crypts Enhances the Number of Progenitor Cells upon Expansion
Cells, 12 (5)
DOI 10.3390/cells12050738, PubMed 36899873
The human lens is capable of trilineage differentiation towards osteo-, chondro-, and adipogenesis-a model for studying cataract pathogenesis
Front Bioeng Biotechnol, 11, 1164795
DOI 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1164795, PubMed 37324433
Intracorneal Implantation of 3D Bioprinted Scaffolds Containing Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Using Femtosecond-Laser-Assisted Intrastromal Keratoplasty
Macromol Biosci, 23 (7), e2200422
DOI 10.1002/mabi.202200422, PubMed 36729619
Pseudoexfoliative Syndrome in Cataract Surgery-A Quality Register Study and Health Economic Analysis in the Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia
J Clin Med, 13 (1)
DOI 10.3390/jcm13010038, PubMed 38202045
Early versus Late Pars Plana Vitrectomy in Vitreous Hemorrhage: A Systematic Review
J Clin Med, 12 (20)
DOI 10.3390/jcm12206652, PubMed 37892789
Antiplatelets and Anticoagulants in Vitreoretinal Surgery: A Systematic Review
Life (Basel), 13 (6)
DOI 10.3390/life13061362, PubMed 37374144
Macular hole Delphi consensus statement (MHOST)
Acta Ophthalmol, 101 (7), 815-825
DOI 10.1111/aos.15682, PubMed 37493073
Vitreous Substitutes from Bench to the Operating Room in a Translational Approach: Review and Future Endeavors in Vitreoretinal Surgery
Int J Mol Sci, 24 (4)
DOI 10.3390/ijms24043342, PubMed 36834754
Spontaneous Epiretinal Membrane Resolution and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers: Case Observation, Literature Review and Perspectives
Biomedicines, 11 (7)
DOI 10.3390/biomedicines11071976, PubMed 37509613
Antibody blockade of Jagged1 attenuates choroidal neovascularization
Nat Commun, 14 (1), 3109
DOI 10.1038/s41467-023-38563-w, PubMed 37253747
Retinal Pigment Epithelium Cell Development: Extrapolating Basic Biology to Stem Cell Research
Biomedicines, 11 (2)
DOI 10.3390/biomedicines11020310, PubMed 36830851
Progress in Stem Cells-Based Replacement Therapy for Retinal Pigment Epithelium: In Vitro Differentiation to In Vivo Delivery
Stem Cells Transl Med, 12 (8), 536-552
DOI 10.1093/stcltm/szad039, PubMed 37459045
Vascular reconstruction of the decellularized biomatrix for whole-organ engineering-a critical perspective and future strategies
Front Bioeng Biotechnol, 11, 1221159
DOI 10.3389/fbioe.2023.1221159, PubMed 38026872
Comparing the effect of benzalkonium chloride-preserved, polyquad-preserved, and preservative-free prostaglandin analogue eye drops on cultured human conjunctival goblet cells
J Optom, 17 (1), 100481
DOI 10.1016/j.optom.2023.100481, PubMed 37788596
Ex Vivo Pig Eye Model for Studying Diffusion of Acylcarnitines with Different Physicochemical Properties
J Ocul Pharmacol Ther, 39 (5), 324-331
DOI 10.1089/jop.2022.0159, PubMed 37219540
Biomacromolecular Profile in Human Primary Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells-A Study of Oxidative Stress and Autophagy by Synchrotron-Based FTIR Microspectroscopy
Biomedicines, 11 (2)
DOI 10.3390/biomedicines11020300, PubMed 36830838
Inflammation and Oxidative Stress Gene Variability in Retinal Detachment Patients with and without Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy
Genes (Basel), 14 (4)
DOI 10.3390/genes14040804, PubMed 37107562
Understanding the Genetics of Early-Onset Obesity in a Cohort of Children From Qatar
J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 108 (12), 3201-3213
DOI 10.1210/clinem/dgad366, PubMed 37329217
Simplified Meal Announcement Versus Precise Carbohydrate Counting in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Using the MiniMed 780G Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop System: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Glucose Control
Diabetes Care, 46 (3), 544-550
DOI 10.2337/dc22-1692, PubMed 36598841
Automatic Detection of Microaneurysms in Fundus Images Using an Ensemble-Based Segmentation Method
Sensors (Basel), 23 (7)
DOI 10.3390/s23073431, PubMed 37050491
Comments on: Internal Limiting Membrane Peeling and Gas Tamponade for Full-Thickness Macular Holes of Different Etiology - Is It Still Relevant? [Response to Letter]
Clin Ophthalmol, 17, 103-105
DOI 10.2147/OPTH.S402222, PubMed 36636618
A Pilot Study of Implementing Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in the Oslo Region, Norway: Baseline Results
Biomedicines, 11 (4)
DOI 10.3390/biomedicines11041222, PubMed 37189840
Publications 2022
Sib-pair subgroup familial type 1 diabetes mellitus in children in the state of Qatar
PLoS One, 17 (7), e0271182
DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0271182, PubMed 35802651
Severe Retinal Necrosis Due to Klebsiella pneumoniae After Acute Prostatitis
Am J Case Rep, 23, e937512
DOI 10.12659/AJCR.937512, PubMed 36260534
Intraoperative Optical Coherence Tomography in the Management of Macular Holes: State of the Art and Future Perspectives
Biomedicines, 10 (11)
DOI 10.3390/biomedicines10112873, PubMed 36359392
Iatrogenic central retinal artery occlusion following retrobulbar anesthesia with adrenaline for vitreoretinal surgery: a case report
J Med Case Rep, 16 (1), 303
DOI 10.1186/s13256-022-03518-0, PubMed 35941712
Iris Racemose Hemangioma Assessment with Swept Source Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography: A Feasibility Study and Stand-Alone Comparison
J Clin Med, 11 (21)
DOI 10.3390/jcm11216575, PubMed 36362803
Intravitreal r-tPA Injection and Pneumatic Displacement for Submacular Retinal Hemorrhage: A Case Series
Case Rep Ophthalmol, 13 (2), 630-637
DOI 10.1159/000526068, PubMed 36160478
Exploring Retinal Blood Vessel Diameters as Biomarkers in Multiple Sclerosis
J Clin Med, 11 (11)
DOI 10.3390/jcm11113109, PubMed 35683496
Colorimetric and Electrochemical Screening for Early Detection of Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetic Retinopathy-Application of Sensor Arrays and Machine Learning
Sensors (Basel), 22 (3)
DOI 10.3390/s22030718, PubMed 35161465
An Evaluation of the Physicochemical Properties of Preservative-Free 0.005% (w/v) Latanoprost Ophthalmic Solutions, and the Impact on In Vitro Human Conjunctival Goblet Cell Survival
J Clin Med, 11 (11)
DOI 10.3390/jcm11113137, PubMed 35683527
Generic benzalkonium chloride-preserved travoprost eye drops are not identical to the branded polyquarternium-1-preserved travoprost eye drop: Effect on cultured human conjunctival goblet cells and their physicochemical properties
Acta Ophthalmol, 100 (7), 819-827
DOI 10.1111/aos.15163, PubMed 35527390
Healthcare expenditure of intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors compared with dexamethasone implant for diabetic macular oedema
Acta Ophthalmol, 100 (8), e1630-e1640
DOI 10.1111/aos.15151, PubMed 35467793
Transition from Laser to Intravitreal Injections for Diabetic Retinopathy: Hospital Utilization and Costs from an Extended Healthcare Perspective
Int J Environ Res Public Health, 19 (19)
DOI 10.3390/ijerph191912603, PubMed 36231903
Outcomes from the Retrospective Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study on Lamellar Macular Hole Surgery
Clin Ophthalmol, 16, 1847-1860
DOI 10.2147/OPTH.S351932, PubMed 35702686
Noninvasive Estimation of Pulsatile and Static Intracranial Pressure by Optical Coherence Tomography
Transl Vis Sci Technol, 11 (1), 31
DOI 10.1167/tvst.11.1.31, PubMed 35050344
Video display terminal use and dry eye: preventive measures and future perspectives
Acta Ophthalmol, 100 (7), 723-739
DOI 10.1111/aos.15105, PubMed 35122403
Simple new technique for macular pucker peel without forceps
Front Med (Lausanne), 9, 947578
DOI 10.3389/fmed.2022.947578, PubMed 36177324
Subretinal Implantation of Human Primary RPE Cells Cultured on Nanofibrous Membranes in Minipigs
Biomedicines, 10 (3)
DOI 10.3390/biomedicines10030669, PubMed 35327471
Subretinal Implantation of RPE on a Carrier in Minipigs: Guidelines for Preoperative Preparations, Surgical Techniques, and Postoperative Care
J Vis Exp (189)
DOI 10.3791/63505, PubMed 36440839
Mitochondrial Dysfunction in a High Intraocular Pressure-Induced Retinal Ischemia Minipig Model
Biomolecules, 12 (10)
DOI 10.3390/biom12101532, PubMed 36291741
Successful transitioning children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes from multiple daily injections to advanced hybrid closed-loop system in 10 days: a prospective intervention study on MiniMed 780G system
Acta Diabetol, 59 (5), 743-746
DOI 10.1007/s00592-022-01851-w, PubMed 35072781
Glycemic outcomes of Advanced Hybrid Closed Loop system in children and adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes, previously treated with Multiple Daily Injections (MiniMed 780G system in T1D individuals, previously treated with MDI)
BMC Endocr Disord, 22 (1), 80
DOI 10.1186/s12902-022-00996-7, PubMed 35351095
A simple twist technique for lens-sparing one-handed peripheral vitrectomy in phakic patients: a learning approach for junior surgeons
Int J Retina Vitreous, 8 (1), 83
DOI 10.1186/s40942-022-00433-w, PubMed 36510273
Dysphotopsias or Unwanted Visual Phenomena after Cataract Surgery
Life (Basel), 13 (1)
DOI 10.3390/life13010053, PubMed 36676002
Internal Limiting Membrane Peeling and Gas Tamponade For Full-Thickness Macular Holes of Different Etiology - Is It Still Relevant?
Clin Ophthalmol, 16, 3391-3404
DOI 10.2147/OPTH.S373675, PubMed 36249443
Adverse Effects and Safety in Glaucoma Patients: Agreement on Clinical Trial Outcomes for Reports on Eye Drops (ASGARD)-A Delphi Consensus Statement
Am J Ophthalmol, 241, 190-197
DOI 10.1016/j.ajo.2022.05.007, PubMed 35594917
Publications 2021
The Epidemiology and Genetic Analysis of Children With Idiopathic Type 1 Diabetes in the State of Qatar
J Endocr Soc, 5 (10), bvab131
DOI 10.1210/jendso/bvab131, PubMed 34458657
The epidemiology, clinical, biochemical, immunological and radiological features of youth onset type 2 diabetes mellitus in the state of Qatar
Diabetol Int, 13 (2), 381-386
DOI 10.1007/s13340-021-00548-9, PubMed 35463855
Corectopia grading: A novel classification system
Semin Ophthalmol, 37 (1), 105-110
DOI 10.1080/08820538.2021.1926517, PubMed 34057013
The acute phase response protein SERPINA3 is increased in tear fluid from the unaffected eyes of patients with unilateral acute anterior uveitis
J Ophthalmic Inflamm Infect, 11 (1), 19
DOI 10.1186/s12348-021-00249-z, PubMed 34212267
Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in Patients with Diabetes Using a Handheld Fundus Camera: The Experience from the South-Eastern Region in Hungary
J Diabetes Res, 2021, 6646645
DOI 10.1155/2021/6646645, PubMed 33628836
The prevalence, immune profile, and clinical characteristics of children with celiac disease and type 1 diabetes mellitus in the state of Qatar
J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab, 34 (11), 1457-1461
DOI 10.1515/jpem-2021-0452, PubMed 34455732
Clinical features, epidemiology, autoantibody status, HLA haplotypes and genetic mechanisms of type 1 diabetes mellitus among children in Qatar
Sci Rep, 11 (1), 18887
DOI 10.1038/s41598-021-98460-4, PubMed 34556755
Epidemiology, genetic landscape and classification of childhood diabetes mellitus in the State of Qatar
J Diabetes Investig, 12 (12), 2141-2148
DOI 10.1111/jdi.13610, PubMed 34101350
Benzalkonium Chloride-Preserved Anti-Glaucomatous Eye Drops and Their Effect on Human Conjunctival Goblet Cells in vitro
Biomed Hub, 6 (2), 69-75
DOI 10.1159/000517845, PubMed 34616748
An Update on COVID-19 Related Ophthalmic Manifestations
Ocul Immunol Inflamm, 29 (4), 684-689
DOI 10.1080/09273948.2021.1896008, PubMed 33826465
Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (4th edition)1
Autophagy, 17 (1), 1-382
DOI 10.1080/15548627.2020.1797280, PubMed 33634751
Akkermansia, a Possible Microbial Marker for Poor Glycemic Control in Qataris Children Consuming Arabic Diet-A Pilot Study on Pediatric T1DM in Qatar
Nutrients, 13 (3)
DOI 10.3390/nu13030836, PubMed 33806427
Novel Needle for Intravitreal Drug Delivery: Comparative Study of Needle Tip Aspirates, Injection Stream and Penetration Forces
Clin Ophthalmol, 15, 723-734
DOI 10.2147/OPTH.S297139, PubMed 33642853
Impact of benzalkonium chloride-preserved and preservative-free latanoprost eye drops on cultured human conjunctival goblet cells upon acute exposure and differences in physicochemical properties of the eye drops
BMJ Open Ophthalmol, 6 (1), e000892
DOI 10.1136/bmjophth-2021-000892, PubMed 34993350
The effect of advanced hybrid closed loop system on glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in a young male with type 1 diabetes mellitus and growth hormone treatment: A case report
Clin Case Rep, 9 (8), e04703
DOI 10.1002/ccr3.4703, PubMed 34466257
Comment on "One Year Real-World Use of the Control-IQ Advanced Hybrid Closed-Loop Technology" by Breton M and Kovatchev B
Diabetes Technol Ther, 23 (10), 727-728
DOI 10.1089/dia.2021.0179, PubMed 34003040
Virtual training on advanced hybrid closed-loop system MiniMed 780G in a teenager with type 1 diabetes previously treated with multiple daily injections: A case report
Clin Case Rep, 9 (8), e04591
DOI 10.1002/ccr3.4591, PubMed 34401165
Cluster of symptomatic silicone oil droplets following intravitreal injections: a 1-year observational study
BMJ Open Ophthalmol, 6 (1), e000764
DOI 10.1136/bmjophth-2021-000764, PubMed 34485702
Editorial: The Triple Interaction: Diet, Microbiota and Epigenetics in the Onset and Management of Type 1 Diabetes
Front Nutr, 8, 705770
DOI 10.3389/fnut.2021.705770, PubMed 34604275
Advantages of nanofibrous membranes for culturing of primary RPE cells compared to commercial scaffolds
Acta Ophthalmol, 100 (5), e1172-e1185
DOI 10.1111/aos.15034, PubMed 34687141
Retinal venular oxygen saturation is associated with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy in young patients with type 1 diabetes
Acta Ophthalmol, 100 (4), 388-394
DOI 10.1111/aos.15018, PubMed 34668632
Outpatient clinic-wide psychological screening for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes in Qatar: An initiative for integrative healthcare in the Gulf region
Pediatr Diabetes, 22 (4), 667-674
DOI 10.1111/pedi.13200, PubMed 33715298
Publications 2020
Long-term myofibroblast persistence in the capsular bag contributes to the late spontaneous in-the-bag intraocular lens dislocation
Sci Rep, 10 (1), 20532
DOI 10.1038/s41598-020-77207-7, PubMed 33239706
Venular oxygen saturation is increased in young patients with type 1 diabetes and mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy
Acta Ophthalmol, 98 (8), 800-807
DOI 10.1111/aos.14462, PubMed 32410388
Unilateral acute anterior uveitis is associated with ipsilateral changes in the tear fluid proteome that involves the LXR/RXR pathway
J Ophthalmic Inflamm Infect, 10 (1), 13
DOI 10.1186/s12348-020-00204-4, PubMed 32458144
Corneal nerve loss in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus without retinopathy or microalbuminuria
J Diabetes Investig, 11 (6), 1594-1601
DOI 10.1111/jdi.13313, PubMed 32491258
Cost-effectiveness of the triple procedure - phacovitrectomy with posterior capsulotomy compared to phacovitrectomy and sequential procedures
Acta Ophthalmol, 98 (6), 592-602
DOI 10.1111/aos.14367, PubMed 32078246
Resveratrol as Inducer of Autophagy, Pro-Survival, and Anti-Inflammatory Stimuli in Cultured Human RPE Cells
Int J Mol Sci, 21 (3)
DOI 10.3390/ijms21030813, PubMed 32012692
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak at the Department of Ophthalmology, Oslo University Hospital, Norway
Acta Ophthalmol, 98 (3), e388-e389
DOI 10.1111/aos.14426, PubMed 32227668
UV-B-Induced Inflammasome Activation Can Be Prevented by Cis-Urocanic Acid in Human Corneal Epithelial Cells
Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 61 (4), 7
DOI 10.1167/iovs.61.4.7, PubMed 32271889
Outcomes of Vitrectomy for Long-Duration Macular Hole
J Clin Med, 9 (2)
DOI 10.3390/jcm9020444, PubMed 32041208
Isolation and Culture of Corneal Stromal Stem Cells
Methods Mol Biol, 2145, 1-15
DOI 10.1007/978-1-0716-0599-8_1, PubMed 32542596
Integrated differential DNA methylation and gene expression of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded uveal melanoma specimens identifies genes associated with early metastasis and poor prognosis
Exp Eye Res, 203, 108426
DOI 10.1016/j.exer.2020.108426, PubMed 33387485
Reorganize and survive-a recommendation for healthcare services affected by COVID-19-the ophthalmology experience
Eye (Lond), 34 (7), 1177-1179
DOI 10.1038/s41433-020-0871-7, PubMed 32313170
10-Day structured initiation protocol from multiple daily injection to hybrid closed-loop system in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes
Acta Diabetol, 57 (6), 681-687
DOI 10.1007/s00592-019-01472-w, PubMed 31953687
One-year experience of hybrid closed-loop system in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes previously treated with multiple daily injections: drivers to successful outcomes
Acta Diabetol, 58 (2), 207-213
DOI 10.1007/s00592-020-01607-4, PubMed 33044604
Successful Initiation of Hybrid Closed-Loop System Using Virtual Pump Training Program in a Teenager With Type 1 Diabetes Previously Treated with Multiple Daily Injections
J Diabetes Sci Technol, 15 (6), 1394-1398
DOI 10.1177/1932296820950753, PubMed 32840120
Protein Composition of the Subretinal Fluid Suggests Selective Diffusion of Vitreous Proteins in Retinal Detachment
Transl Vis Sci Technol, 9 (11), 16
DOI 10.1167/tvst.9.11.16, PubMed 33117608
Digital Image Analysis of the Angle and Optic Nerve: A Simple, Fast, and Low-Cost Method for Glaucoma Assessment
J Ophthalmol, 2020, 3595610
DOI 10.1155/2020/3595610, PubMed 33194227
Associations between Macular OCT Angiography and Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy in Young Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
J Diabetes Res, 2020, 8849116
DOI 10.1155/2020/8849116, PubMed 33313325
A porous collagen-based hydrogel and implantation method for corneal stromal regeneration and sustained local drug delivery
Sci Rep, 10 (1), 16936
DOI 10.1038/s41598-020-73730-9, PubMed 33037282
Prognostic Factor Analysis of Visual Outcome after Vitrectomy for Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment
J Clin Med, 9 (10)
DOI 10.3390/jcm9103251, PubMed 33053642
Publications 2019
The clinical and genetic characteristics of permanent neonatal diabetes (PNDM) in the state of Qatar
Mol Genet Genomic Med, 7 (10), e00753
DOI 10.1002/mgg3.753, PubMed 31441606
CD166high Uveal Melanoma Cells Represent a Subpopulation With Enhanced Migratory Capacity
Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 60 (7), 2696-2704
DOI 10.1167/iovs.18-26431, PubMed 31242292
Clinical and molecular markers in retinal detachment-From hyperreflective points to stem cells and inflammation
PLoS One, 14 (6), e0217548
DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0217548, PubMed 31185026
Dynamic intraoperative optical coherence tomography for inverted internal limiting membrane flap technique in large macular hole surgery
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 257 (8), 1649-1659
DOI 10.1007/s00417-019-04364-5, PubMed 31139918
From Multiple Daily Injections to Hybrid Closed-Loop System in Ten Days, Utilizing a Structured Initiation Protocol
J Diabetes Sci Technol, 14 (3), 689-690
DOI 10.1177/1932296819895509, PubMed 31876178
Glucose control during Ramadan fasting in a teenager with type 1 diabetes on MiniMed 670G hybrid closed-loop system
Acta Diabetol, 57 (1), 105-107
DOI 10.1007/s00592-019-01414-6, PubMed 31473833
Macular Hole Surgery Using Gas Tamponade-An Outcome from the Oslo Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study
J Clin Med, 8 (5)
DOI 10.3390/jcm8050704, PubMed 31108955
Human Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Retinal Pigment Epithelium-Role in Dead Cell Clearance and Inflammation
Int J Mol Sci, 20 (4)
DOI 10.3390/ijms20040926, PubMed 30791639
Conjunctival Goblet Cells, the Overlooked Cells in Glaucoma Treatment
J Glaucoma, 28 (4), 325-333
DOI 10.1097/IJG.0000000000001168, PubMed 30585937
Publications 2018
Effect of NSAIDs on Pupil Diameter and Expression of Aqueous Humor Cytokines in FLACS Versus Conventional Phacoemulsification
J Refract Surg, 34 (10), 646-652
DOI 10.3928/1081597X-20180814-02, PubMed 30296325
Tailoring cells for clinical needs: Meeting report from the Advanced Therapy in Healthcare symposium (October 28-29 2017, Doha, Qatar)
J Transl Med, 16 (1), 276
DOI 10.1186/s12967-018-1652-y, PubMed 30305089
Nestin expression in primary and metastatic uveal melanoma - possible biomarker for high-risk uveal melanoma
Acta Ophthalmol, 96 (5), 503-509
DOI 10.1111/aos.13645, PubMed 29338117
Loss of NRF-2 and PGC-1α genes leads to retinal pigment epithelium damage resembling dry age-related macular degeneration
Redox Biol, 20, 1-12
DOI 10.1016/j.redox.2018.09.011, PubMed 30253279
Levels of oxidative DNA damage are low in ex vivo engineered human limbal epithelial tissue
Acta Ophthalmol, 96 (8), 834-840
DOI 10.1111/aos.13811, PubMed 30239138
Optimizing a Hybrid Closed Loop System in Type 1 Diabetes: A Case Report
Diabetes Ther, 9 (5), 2173-2177
DOI 10.1007/s13300-018-0473-6, PubMed 30030688
Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion Characteristics in Type 1 Diabetes Children and Adolescents in Qatar
J Diabetes Sci Technol, 13 (1), 144-145
DOI 10.1177/1932296818796488, PubMed 30175592
Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion Characteristics in Type 1 Diabetes Children and Adolescents in Qatar
Diabetes Ther, 9 (5), 2091-2098
DOI 10.1007/s13300-018-0510-5, PubMed 30220038
Switching From Pre-mixed Insulin to Regimens with Insulin Glargine in Type 2 Diabetes: A Prospective, Observational Study of Data From Adriatic Countries
Diabetes Ther, 9 (4), 1657-1668
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Are We Ready to Treat Our Diabetes Patients Using Social Media? Yes, We Are
J Diabetes Sci Technol, 13 (2), 171-175
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Hsp90 inhibition as a means to inhibit activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome
Sci Rep, 8 (1), 6720
DOI 10.1038/s41598-018-25123-2, PubMed 29712950
Expression of Progenitor Cell Markers in the Glial-Like Cells of Epiretinal Membranes of Different Origins
J Ophthalmol, 2018, 7096326
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Glucose control during kidney transplantation in type 1 diabetes patient on sensor augmented pump: a case report
Acta Diabetol, 55 (9), 971-973
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Publications 2017
Hypoxia and inflammation in the release of VEGF and interleukins from human retinal pigment epithelial cells
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 255 (9), 1757-1762
DOI 10.1007/s00417-017-3711-0, PubMed 28631245
Vitreous hyper-reflective dots in pseudophakic cystoid macular edema assessed with optical coherence tomography
PLoS One, 12 (12), e0189194
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Comparative proteomic analysis of human embryonic stem cell-derived and primary human retinal pigment epithelium
Sci Rep, 7 (1), 6016
DOI 10.1038/s41598-017-06233-9, PubMed 28729539
Two dietary polyphenols, fisetin and luteolin, reduce inflammation but augment DNA damage-induced toxicity in human RPE cells
J Nutr Biochem, 42, 37-42
DOI 10.1016/j.jnutbio.2016.12.014, PubMed 28113103
Proliferative Cells Isolated from the Adult Human Peripheral Retina only Transiently Upregulate Key Retinal Markers upon Induced Differentiation
Curr Eye Res, 43 (3), 340-349
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Cultivation and characterization of pterygium as an ex vivo study model for disease and therapy
Cont Lens Anterior Eye, 40 (5), 283-292
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The Nobel Prized cellular target autophagy in eye diseases
Acta Ophthalmol, 95 (4), 335-336
DOI 10.1111/aos.13344, PubMed 28603953
Comparative cyto-histological study of needle tip aspirates and entry sites after intravitreal injection using different needle types
PLoS One, 12 (7), e0174467
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The proteomic profile of a mouse model of proliferative vitreoretinopathy
FEBS Open Bio, 7 (8), 1166-1177
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Cultivation and characterisation of the surface markers and carbohydrate profile of human corneal endothelial cells
Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 45 (5), 509-519
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Effect of Isolation Technique and Location on the Phenotype of Human Corneal Stroma-Derived Cells
Stem Cells Int, 2017, 9275248
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Multicellular tumor spheroids of human uveal melanoma induce genes associated with anoikis resistance, lipogenesis, and SSXs
Mol Vis, 23, 680-694
PubMed 29033534
Oxidative Stress, Epigenetics, Environment, and Epidemiology of Diabetic Retinopathy
J Diabetes Res, 2017, 6419357
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A 5-Step Approach Protocol Using CareLink Therapy Software in Type 1 Diabetes Patients
J Diabetes Sci Technol, 11 (6), 1277
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Impact of Facebook on Glucose Control in Type 1 Diabetes: A Three-Year Cohort Study
JMIR Diabetes, 2 (1), e9
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Type 1 Diabetes and Long-Term Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion Therapy: A 10-Year Experience from Macedonia
Diabetes Technol Ther, 19 (12), 739-743
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Ex vivo 3D human corneal stroma model for Schnyder corneal dystrophy - role of autophagy in its pathogenesis and resolution
Histol Histopathol, 33 (5), 455-462
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Publications 2016
Osteogenic differentiation of human lens epithelial cells might contribute to lens calcification
Biochim Biophys Acta, 1862 (9), 1724-31
DOI 10.1016/j.bbadis.2016.06.012, PubMed 27318027
TIMAP-protein phosphatase 1-complex controls endothelin-1 production via ECE-1 dephosphorylation
Int J Biochem Cell Biol, 73, 11-18
DOI 10.1016/j.biocel.2016.01.016, PubMed 26806547
The cytoprotective effect of biglycan core protein involves Toll-like receptor 4 signaling in cardiomyocytes
J Mol Cell Cardiol, 99, 138-150
DOI 10.1016/j.yjmcc.2016.08.006, PubMed 27515282
The configuration of the vitreomacular interface determines the pattern of pseudophakic cystoid macular oedema
Acta Ophthalmol, 95 (4), e347-e348
DOI 10.1111/aos.13104, PubMed 27226394
Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy (3rd edition)
Autophagy, 12 (1), 1-222
DOI 10.1080/15548627.2015.1100356, PubMed 26799652
Nutraceutical with Resveratrol and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Induces Autophagy in ARPE-19 Cells
Nutrients, 8 (5)
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Anatomical success rate of pars plana vitrectomy for treatment of complex rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
BMC Ophthalmol, 16 (1), 216
DOI 10.1186/s12886-016-0390-2, PubMed 27938367
Microplasma Induced Cell Morphological Changes and Apoptosis of Ex Vivo Cultured Human Anterior Lens Epithelial Cells - Relevance to Capsular Opacification
PLoS One, 11 (11), e0165883
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Role of Human Corneal Stroma-Derived Mesenchymal-Like Stem Cells in Corneal Immunity and Wound Healing
Sci Rep, 6, 26227
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Publications 2015
Morphological and proliferative studies on ex vivo cultured human anterior lens epithelial cells - relevance to capsular opacification
Acta Ophthalmol, 93 (6), e499-506
DOI 10.1111/aos.12655, PubMed 25631167
Enhanced regeneration of corneal tissue via a bioengineered collagen construct implanted by a nondisruptive surgical technique
Tissue Eng Part A, 21 (5-6), 1116-30
DOI 10.1089/ten.TEA.2014.0562, PubMed 25412075
Ageing of the vitreous: From acute onset floaters and flashes to retinal detachment
Ageing Res Rev, 21, 71-7
DOI 10.1016/j.arr.2015.03.006, PubMed 25841656
Antiproliferative, Apoptotic, and Autophagic Activity of Ranibizumab, Bevacizumab, Pegaptanib, and Aflibercept on Fibroblasts: Implication for Choroidal Neovascularization
J Ophthalmol, 2015, 934963
DOI 10.1155/2015/934963, PubMed 26491557
Human pluripotent stem cell-derived limbal epithelial stem cells on bioengineered matrices for corneal reconstruction
Exp Eye Res, 146, 26-34
DOI 10.1016/j.exer.2015.11.021, PubMed 26658714
Comparative proteomics reveals human pluripotent stem cell-derived limbal epithelial stem cells are similar to native ocular surface epithelial cells
Sci Rep, 5, 14684
DOI 10.1038/srep14684, PubMed 26423138
Long-Term Cultures of Human Cornea Limbal Explants Form 3D Structures Ex Vivo - Implications for Tissue Engineering and Clinical Applications
PLoS One, 10 (11), e0143053
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Publications 2014
Triamcinolone regulated apopto-phagocytic gene expression patterns in the clearance of dying retinal pigment epithelial cells. A key role of Mertk in the enhanced phagocytosis
Biochim Biophys Acta, 1850 (2), 435-46
DOI 10.1016/j.bbagen.2014.10.026, PubMed 25450174
A simple method for establishing adherent ex vivo explant cultures from human eye pathologies for use in subsequent calcium imaging and inflammatory studies
J Immunol Res, 2014, 232659
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Characterization of ex vivo cultured neuronal- and glial- like cells from human idiopathic epiretinal membranes
BMC Ophthalmol, 14, 165
DOI 10.1186/1471-2415-14-165, PubMed 25540050
Oxidative stress, hypoxia, and autophagy in the neovascular processes of age-related macular degeneration
Biomed Res Int, 2014, 768026
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Effects of awakening and the use of topical dexamethasone and levofloxacin on the cytokine levels in tears following corneal transplantation
J Immunol Res, 2014, 570685
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Estrogen signalling in the pathogenesis of age-related macular degeneration
Curr Eye Res, 40 (2), 226-33
DOI 10.3109/02713683.2014.925933, PubMed 24911983
Omics technologies and neovascular ocular disorders
Biomed Res Int, 2014, 231348
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Herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 modulate autophagy in SIRC corneal cells
J Biosci, 39 (4), 683-92
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Publications 2013
Effect of contact lens wear on the release of tear mediators in keratoconus
Eye Contact Lens, 39 (2), 147-52
DOI 10.1097/ICL.0b013e318273b35f, PubMed 23411991
Does the adult human ciliary body epithelium contain "true" retinal stem cells?
Biomed Res Int, 2013, 531579
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Alterations of tear mediators in patients with keratoconus after corneal crosslinking associate with corneal changes
PLoS One, 8 (10), e76333
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Association between mediators in the tear fluid and the severity of keratoconus
Ophthalmic Res, 51 (1), 46-51
DOI 10.1159/000351626, PubMed 24247644
Autophagy and heterophagy dysregulation leads to retinal pigment epithelium dysfunction and development of age-related macular degeneration
Autophagy, 9 (7), 973-84
DOI 10.4161/auto.24546, PubMed 23590900
Comparison of upstream regulators in human ex vivo cultured cornea limbal epithelial stem cells and differentiated corneal epithelial cells
BMC Genomics, 14, 900
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Functional and molecular characterization of ex vivo cultured epiretinal membrane cells from human proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Biomed Res Int, 2013, 492376
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Autophagy activation clears ELAVL1/HuR-mediated accumulation of SQSTM1/p62 during proteasomal inhibition in human retinal pigment epithelial cells
PLoS One, 8 (7), e69563
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Publications 2012
Cultivation and characterization of cornea limbal epithelial stem cells on lens capsule in animal material-free medium
PLoS One, 7 (10), e47187
DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0047187, PubMed 23056608
ATP release from dying autophagic cells and their phagocytosis are crucial for inflammasome activation in macrophages
PLoS One, 7 (6), e40069
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Regeneration of infarcted myocardium with resveratrol-modified cardiac stem cells
J Cell Mol Med, 16 (1), 174-84
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Reply to comment on "Activation of neural progenitor cells in human eyes with proliferative vitreoretinopathy" by Johnsen et al. [Exp. Eye Res. 98 (2012) 28-36]
Exp. Eye Res., 105, 81-82
DOI 10.1016/j.exer.2012.10.001
Activation of neural progenitor cells in human eyes with proliferative vitreoretinopathy
Exp Eye Res, 98, 28-36
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Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy
Autophagy, 8 (4), 445-544
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Ex vivo expanded autologous limbal epithelial cells on amniotic membrane using a culture medium with human serum as single supplement
Exp Eye Res, 97 (1), 1-9
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Publications 2011
Autophagy shapes inflammation
Antioxid Redox Signal, 14 (11), 2233-43
DOI 10.1089/ars.2010.3485, PubMed 20812858
Spectroscopic study of explanted opacified hydrophilic acrylic intraocular lenses
Acta Ophthalmol, 89 (2), e161-6
DOI 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2010.01925.x, PubMed 20491688
Pigment epithelial cells isolated from human peripheral iridectomies have limited properties of retinal stem cells
Acta Ophthalmol, 89 (8), e635-44
DOI 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2011.02198.x, PubMed 21801333
5'-Adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase--mammalian target of rapamycin axis as therapeutic target for age-related macular degeneration
Rejuvenation Res, 14 (6), 651-60
DOI 10.1089/rej.2011.1220, PubMed 22007913
Molecular mechanisms of retinal pigment epithelium damage and development of age-related macular degeneration
Acta Ophthalmol, 90 (4), 299-309
DOI 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2011.02179.x, PubMed 22112056
Phagocytosis of cells dying through autophagy induces inflammasome activation and IL-1β release in human macrophages
Autophagy, 7 (3), 321-30
DOI 10.4161/auto.7.3.14583, PubMed 21217200
Cardioprotection by endoplasmic reticulum stress-induced autophagy
Antioxid Redox Signal, 14 (11), 2191-200
DOI 10.1089/ars.2010.3486, PubMed 20726815
Resveratrol in cardiovascular health and disease
Ann N Y Acad Sci, 1215, 22-33
DOI 10.1111/j.1749-6632.2010.05843.x, PubMed 21261638
Publications 2010
Clearance of dying ARPE-19 cells by professional and nonprofessional phagocytes in vitro- implications for age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Acta Ophthalmol, 89 (1), e30-4
DOI 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2010.02047.x, PubMed 21091941
Does autophagy take a front seat in lifespan extension?
J Cell Mol Med, 14 (11), 2543-51
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Publications 2009
Transglutaminase-mediated intramolecular cross-linking of membrane-bound alpha-synuclein promotes amyloid formation in Lewy bodies
J Biol Chem, 284 (40), 27252-64
DOI 10.1074/jbc.M109.033969, PubMed 19651786
Publications 2008
Cell death and autophagy: cytokines, drugs, and nutritional factors
Toxicology, 254 (3), 147-57
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Publications 2007
Phagocytosis of cells dying through autophagy evokes a pro-inflammatory response in macrophages
Autophagy, 3 (5), 509-11
DOI 10.4161/auto.4731, PubMed 17643070
Publications 2005
Inflammation and the apopto-phagocytic system
Immunol Lett, 104 (1-2), 94-101
DOI 10.1016/j.imlet.2005.11.016, PubMed 16378644
Structure-function relationships of transglutaminases--a contemporary view
Prog Exp Tumor Res, 38, 19-36
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Tools for the detection and quantitation of protein transglutamination
Anal Biochem, 342 (1), 1-10
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