ALISO VIEJO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ambry Genetics Corporation (Ambry), a leading clinical genetics-testing lab, recently published a paper concerning mutations in the FDXR gene, detailing how a team of researchers completed an entire diagnostic journey – from novel gene identification to potential treatment development; offering hope of a treatment to patients with vision loss due to mitochondrial disease. The paper, Biallelic mutations in the ferredoxin reductase gene cause novel mitochondr
Month: November 2017
ReVision Optics’ Raindrop Near Vision Inlay Featured in Presentations and Instructional Sessions at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting
LAKE FOREST, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ReVision Optics, Inc. (RVO), a leader in implantable presbyopia-correcting corneal inlay technology, announces that its Raindrop® Near Vision Inlay for presbyopia was featured in multiple scientific presentations and instructional courses at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) held November 11-14 in New Orleans. The presentations highlighted study data focusing on key attributes to improve clinical outcomes with the Raindrop pr
ReVision Optics’ Raindrop Near Vision Inlay Featured in Presentations and Instructional Sessions at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting
LAKE FOREST, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ReVision Optics, Inc. (RVO), a leader in implantable presbyopia-correcting corneal inlay technology, announces that its Raindrop® Near Vision Inlay for presbyopia was featured in multiple scientific presentations and instructional courses at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) held November 11-14 in New Orleans. The presentations highlighted study data focusing on key attributes to improve clinical outcomes with the Raindrop pr
Researchers discover critical trigger for leading form of vision loss
In a major step forward in the battle against macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss among the elderly, researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have discovered a critical trigger for the damaging inflammation that u…
Many live near ophthalmologist office in states with expanded optometrist practice
In three U.S. states where optometrists have expanded scope of practice, more than 40% of residents live within 10 minutes of an ophthalmologist office, according to a study.
“These sorts of analyses provide researchers and health policy makers with a stronger basis for evaluating whether legislation expanding the scope of practice of optometrists in these states is achieving its stated purpose, which was to expand access,” the study authors wrote.
Using 2010 U.S. census data, an American Academy of Ophthalmology member database and Medicare beneficiary data, the authors analyzed
Soft Robotic Cardiac Assist Device for One-sided Heart Failure
Researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital have developed a novel robotic cardiac assist device designed to assist patients with one-sided heart failure. The device combines soft actuators with a rigid brace that penetrates into the heart’s intraventricular septum, to provide gentle but robust pumping assistance to just one side of the heart, without disturbing the activity […]
VA hospitals frequently fail to report disciplinary action against health care providers
Officials with VA medical centers often failed to report health care providers who faced review after questions were raised about their clinical care, according to a report released by the Government Accountability Office, or GAO.Further, reviews of pr…
VA hospitals frequently fail to report disciplinary action against health care providers
Officials with VA medical centers often failed to report health care providers who faced review after questions were raised about their clinical care, according to a report released by the Government Accountability Office, or GAO.
Further, reviews of privileged providers – independent physicians and dentists approved to provide specific services for the VA – frequently went undocumented and were conducted months or even years after the initial complaint, the GAO reported.
“In 2015, GAO put the VHA on our high-risk list for a number of reasons, including ambiguous policies and
Aerie posts $32.4 million quarterly loss
Aerie Pharmaceuticals reported a net loss of $32.4 million, or $0.89 per share, in 2017’s third quarter compared with a net loss of $23.8 million, or $0.81 per share, in the same quarter last year, according to a press release.
Total operating expenses were $32.2 million, which includes $12.4 million in research and development costs and $19.8 million in selling, general and administrative costs, whereas 2016’s third quarter operating expenses totaled $23.8 million. The increase was attributed to more activities to support the growth of operations and preparation for
Kastus Glass and Ceramics Coating Kills Pathogens with Light
While checking out the dozens of medtech companies showing off their stuff at the recent Med in Ireland event in Dublin, we were intrigued to discover Kastus, the inventors of a pretty amazing surface coating technology. The company’s Log4+ coating is made of titanium dioxide co-doped with fluorine and copper, the combination of which results […]
Eylea, nesvacumab combination trials will not continue
Regeneron announced phase 3 development of a combination of Eylea and the angiopoietin2 antibody nesvacumab is not warranted after two phase 2 trials failed to show sufficient differentiation, according to a company press release.The RUBY study, which …
Bio-Tissue Announces Study that Demonstrates Cryopreserved Amniotic Membrane Graft Reduces Recurrence After Pterygium Surgery
MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bio-Tissue, Inc., a business unit of TissueTech, Inc., announced today study findings, published in Cornea, 2017, show that the use of cryopreserved amniotic membrane reduces recurrence rates after pterygium surgery. In this retrospective review, 556 eyes representing 535 patients (291 males 244 females), who had pterygium excision (527 primary, 29 recurrent) were treated with adjunctive cryopreserved amniotic membrane (Amniograft®, Bio-Tissue, Inc. Miami FL). After 17.3
Bio-Tissue Announces Study that Demonstrates Cryopreserved Amniotic Membrane Graft Reduces Recurrence After Pterygium Surgery
MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bio-Tissue, Inc., a business unit of TissueTech, Inc., announced today study findings, published in Cornea, 2017, show that the use of cryopreserved amniotic membrane reduces recurrence rates after pterygium surgery. In this retrospective review, 556 eyes representing 535 patients (291 males 244 females), who had pterygium excision (527 primary, 29 recurrent) were treated with adjunctive cryopreserved amniotic membrane (Amniograft®, Bio-Tissue, Inc. Miami FL). After 17.3
Uhthoff’s phenomenon: What you need to know
Uhthoff’s phenomenon is when changes in body temperature make a person’s existing MS symptoms worse. Learn about the triggers and how to cope.
Surgeons prefer internal approach to ptosis repair
NEW ORLEANS — Michael G. Neimkin, MD, and Steven M. Couch, MD, FACS, presented the results of a survey of American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery members, which found the majority of respondents preferred an internal approach during ptosis repair.
“The problem with internal ptosis repair is if a patient has extra skin in their eye, if they have dermatochalasis, then a separate incision is needed for removal of that skin,” Couch said at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting. The most common complication of ptosis repair is residual ptosis or
InterAtrial Shunt Device from Corvia Medical Shows Promising Results in Diastolic Heart Failure
At the recent American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, researchers have announced positive results in a clinical study of the InterAtrial Shunt Device (IASD) from Corvia Medical, which allows blood to travel between the atria of the heart, to safely alleviate the symptoms of diastolic heart failure. Much of the work has been carried out at […]
“OK Google!” Researched for Medical Conversations
Medical transcription is often seen as one of the more mundane tasks that need to be done in the doctor’s office. Yet, it’s vitally important for making sure that medical records are accurate, and that all of the physician’s observations, orders, and conversations with patients is properly documented. Google wanted to see if the voice recognition […]
Robot Passes China’s Medical Licensing Exam
Earlier this month, a Chinese medical robot named Xiaoyi achieved a passing score of 456 on China’s medical licensing exam. It might not exactly be a score that would make you comfortable entrusting your health to it – a passing score is 360 out of 600. But it’s an impressive result considering the robot scored […]
SureWash Uses Computer Vision to Teach Proper Hand Washing Techniques
While visiting Med in Ireland, the big get-together of Irish companies and all kinds of buyers in the medical device space, we were introduced to the SureWash system. This is an innovative product unlike anything we’ve covered before, the end goal of which is to prevent the spread of infections within clinical facilities. The SureWash […]
Aerie Pharmaceuticals Announces Appointment of Nhi Ong as Director of Analytics
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AERI), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of first-in-class therapies for the treatment of glaucoma and other diseases of the eye, today announced the appointment of Nhi Ong as Director of Analytics, reporting to Gerry McKenzie, Aerie’s Vice President of Commercial Operations. Mr. Ong will be responsible for directing the information and analytics functions in su