The Claim
Between 2013 and 2023, China produced 38.6% of all publications on oxidative stress in the retina, the highest national share, and the United States had the highest average citation impact per paper in this field.
What the research says
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From 2013 to 2023, China published the most research papers on oxidative stress in the retina, making up 38.6% of all such papers, while U.S. papers received the highest average number of citations per paper.
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China has become the most prolific producer of research on oxidative stress in the retina, accounting for 38.6% of all publications between 2013 and 2023, while the United States has the highest average citation impact per paper.
Excess sugar or aging causes retinal cells to produce too many reactive molecules in their energy factories, which attack the fatty membranes of cells, break them down, and disable the cell's natural defenses. This leads to iron-driven destruction of cell membranes, cell death, and loss of vision.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Global trends in oxidative stress in the Retina: A bibliometric analysis of 2013–2023
China published more papers on oxidative stress in the retina than any other country in the last decade, but U.S. papers were cited more often, meaning they influenced other scientists more. The study confirms both points.
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