The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first stent for use in cataract surgery to reduce intraocular eye pressure in adult patients with glaucoma. FDA Approvals
Month: June 2012
FDA Approves Stent for Glaucoma
(MedPage Today) — An intraocular stent to improve fluid drainage from the eye in glaucoma patients has won FDA approval, the agency said Monday.
Supreme Court Ruling on ACA Expected Thursday
A decision on the landmark healthcare reform law, the Affordable Care Act, is expected on June 28, the last day the court will meet for its 2011-2012 term. Medscape Medical News
Bonus Payments for EHR Use Reach Record Level
More than 110,000 healthcare providers have received almost $6 billion. Medscape Medical News
Randomized controlled trial of 4 compared with 6 mo of exclusive breastfeeding in Iceland: differences in breast-milk intake by stable-isotope probe.
By: jonathanwells
Greater whole-grain intake is associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and weight gain
By: sarachacko
AIO first in the Pittsburgh area to offer laser surgery for cataract removal
Associates in Ophthalmology (AIO), an eye care and surgery practice with seven locations in the Tri-State Area, has become the region’s first medical group to offer bladeless, computer-controlled laser surgery for cataract removal.
Topical Interferon Gamma-1b for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Status: Recruiting,
Condition Summary: Retinal Disease; Macular Disease
Cerebral damage risks vision in children born prematurely
Cerebral damage and retinopathy of prematurity are independently associated with the risk for visual impairment in 4-year-old children who were born prematurely, show Danish study results.Licensed from Medwire news with permission from Springer Healthc…
An 18-Month-Old Girl With Tearing and Discharge Since Birth
An 18-month-old girl presents with tearing and discharge out of one eye and a history of recurrent eye infections. What is your diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology
Older Americans reporting fewer vision problems
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Despite a general increase in health conditions like diabetes that can
harm vision, Americans over 65 are about half as likely as their counterparts a generation ago to report having
seriously impaired vision, accord…
Antioxidant vitamin supplementation for preventing and slowing the progression of age-related cataract
Source: Cochrane
Area: Evidence > Drug Class Focused Reviews
Background
Age-related cataract is a major cause of visual impairment in the elderly. Oxidative stress has been implicated in its formation and progression. Antioxidant vitamin su…
OCT in Cornea and Refractive Surgery
Is optical coherence tomography the most preferred and advanced method of ocular imaging available? This new study takes a close look at the technique. Expert Review of Ophthalmology
Salad Dressings May Improve Nutrient Uptake
The vegetables in salads are chock-full of important vitamins and nutrients, but you won’t get much benefit without the right type and amount of salad dressing, a Purdue University study shows…
Maternal periconceptional folic acid intake and risk for autism spectrum disorders and developmental delay in the CHARGE case-control study
By: phugunin
Insurers Pay Physicians Incorrectly for 1 in 10 Claims
The AMA’s 2012 National Health Insurer Report Card found fewer payment errors compared with 2011, but more claims were denied. Medscape Medical News
Changes in Erythrocyte Membrane Trans and Marine Fatty Acids between 1999 and 2006 in Older Americans.
By: jpolreis
More Americans Facing Blindness
A study from Johns Hopkins University is showing an increasing number of vision impairment problems and blindness in those over 40. The report released today by Prevent Blindness America and the National Eye Institute (NEI) shows a surprising 23% incr…
CentraSight Telescope for Macular Degeneration More Available
The CentraSight Telescope for macular degeneration was approved by the FDA last year. It is now more widely available!
The impact of periodontal therapy on oral health-related quality of life in adults: a systematic review
By: sidshanbhag