Pacific Medical (China)

Does a free optometry service address barriers to eye care? An analysis of routinely collected data

Introduction The lack of public funding for optometry services has resulted in a high unmet need for vision aids for many of Aotearoa New Zealand’s population, particularly those living in areas of socio-economic deprivation, older persons, and Māori and Pacific people. Aim This...

Neurobehavioral Evaluation of Renin-Angiotensin System Modulators in an MPTP-Induced Model of Parkinson’s Disease in Swiss Albino Mice

BACKGROUND: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor and nonmotor deficits. Emerging evidence suggests a role of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) in neurodegeneration, making it a potential therapeutic target. AIM: To evaluate...