Melanin is a biological pigment formed by indoles and phenolic compounds. It is widely
found in living organisms and has a variety of unique properties. Due to its diverse …

This document presents the recommendations developed by the IOC Medical and Scientific
Commission and several international federations (IF) on the protection of athletes …

Rice is the staple food for nearly half the world's population, and its continued increased
production to meet the enhanced demand due to ever-increasing population faces many …

Abstract A newly developed UVC LED source with an emission wavelength of 233 nm was
proved on bactericidal efficacy and skin tolerability. The bactericidal efficacy was …

As excessive sun exposure is tightly associated with different pathological changes of the
skin, for example premature skin ageing or the development of skin cancer, an appropriate …

Lutein and zeaxanthin are antioxidants found in the human retina and macula. Recent
clinical trials have determined that age‐and diet‐related loss of lutein and zeaxanthin …

Our eyes and skin are routinely exposed to hazardous ultraviolet light (UV) from sunlight as
well as to high-energy blue light (HEBL) from modern IT devices. Therefore, it is essential to …

Vision loss affects 37 million Americans older than 50 years and one in four who are older
than 80 years. The US Preventive Services Task Force concludes that current evidence is …

The acute and chronic consequences of ultraviolet radiation on human skin are reviewed.
An awareness of variations in naturally occurring photoprotective agents and the use of …

Cataract is currently the primary cause of blindness worldwide, and one of its main risk
factors is solar ultraviolet radiation exposure. According to the localization of lens opacities …