The results of this study suggest that Staphylococcus epidermidis experimental endophthalmitis induces the expression of cytokines TNF-alpha, IL-1beta, and IFN-gamma in the vitreous. The time course of those cytokine expression levels is closely associated to the clinical presentation of this endophthalmitis model.

Greek patients with chronic HCV infection have a high prevalence of KCS (36.6%). The low frequency of anti-SS-A and anti-SS-B antibodies in these patients denotes different pathogenetic associations from primary Sjogren's syndrome.

Apoptosis is increased within the retina in S. epidermidis experimental endophthalmitis through upregulation of Bax and Fas, peaking soon after peak inflammation.

Having applied standard examination and treatment protocols, the efficacy of the management of our diabetic patients was consistent with international standards, even though patients were treated mostly by doctors in training.