BDNF pretreatment of human embryonic-derived neural stem cells improves cell survival and functional recovery after transplantation in hypoxic–ischemic stroke

S Rosenblum, TN Smith, N Wang, JY Chua… - Cell …, 2015 - journals.sagepub.com
Intra-arterial neural stem cell (NSC) therapy has the potential to improve long-term outcomes
after stroke. Here we evaluate if pretreatment of NSCs with brain-derived neurotrophic factor …

Accuracy of intraocular lens formulas in eyes with keratoconus

KM Wang, AS Jun, JG Ladas, AA Siddiqui… - American journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Purpose To evaluate the refractive accuracy of current intraocular lens (IOL) formulas in
eyes with keratoconus. Design Retrospective case series. Methods Preoperative optical …

Refractive accuracy in eyes undergoing combined cataract extraction and Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty

JA Campbell, JG Ladas, K Wang, F Woreta… - British Journal of …, 2022 - bjo.bmj.com
Purpose To evaluate the refractive accuracy of current intraocular lens (IOL) formulas and
propose a modification in calculation of corneal power in eyes undergoing combined …

[HTML][HTML] Reconstruction of cysteine biosynthesis using engineered cysteine-free enzymes

K Fujishima, KM Wang, JA Palmer, N Abe… - Scientific Reports, 2018 - nature.com
Amino acid biosynthesis pathways observed in nature typically require enzymes that are
made with the amino acids they produce. For example, Escherichia coli produces cysteine …

Ability of ophthalmology residents to self-assess their performance through established milestones

D Srikumaran, J Tian, P Ramulu, MV Boland… - Journal of surgical …, 2019 - Elsevier
Objectives Accurate self-assessment is an important aspect of practice-based learning and
improvement and a critical skill for resident growth. The Accreditation Council for Graduate …

Parental leave policy for ophthalmology residents: results of a nationwide cross-sectional study of program directors

KM Wang, B Lee, FA Woreta, S Ramanathan… - Journal of surgical …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Many residents become parents during residency and the adequacy of parental
leave is integrally related to resident wellness. Objective To understand current parental …

[HTML][HTML] An overhang-based DNA block shuffling method for creating a customized random library

K Fujishima, C Venter, K Wang, R Ferreira… - Scientific Reports, 2015 - nature.com
We present an overhang-based DNA block shuffling method to create a customized random
DNA library with flexible sequence design and length. Our method enables the efficient and …

Intraocular Lens Power Prediction for Cataract Surgery in Eyes with Corneal Ectasia

K Wang, D Srikumaran, AS Jun - … Ophthalmology & Visual …, 2019 - iovs.arvojournals.org
Purpose: Cataract is the leading cause of vision loss. An important factor to patient outcomes
after cataract extraction and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation is the calculation of IOL …

Phacoemulsification: Principles and Techniques

KM Wang, AS Jun, JG Ladas, U Devgan - Albert and Jakobiec's Principles …, 2022 - Springer
Phacoemulsification is the principle of using ultrasound energy to break apart and remove
the lens of an eye through a small incision and is one of the most important tools for the …

Pseudomonal choroidal abscess after routine pars plana vitrectomy in an immunosuppressed patient

KM Wang, TYA Liu, J Sein… - Retinal Cases and Brief …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Purpose: To describe an unusual case of pseudomonal choroidal abscess which developed
after a routine pars plana vitrectomy in an immunosuppressed patient. Methods: Case …