A recent survey showed that 76% of U.S. adults take at least one supplement, and 29% said they are taking more supplements today than before the COVID-19 pandemic.Among the 2,053 survey respondents, only 47% said they sought counsel from their health c…
Month: September 2021
VIDEO: Novel criteria provide guidance for diagnosis, management of PCV
In this video from the virtual Euretina congress, Gemmy Cheung, MD, speaks about the new criteria for the diagnosis and management of polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, or PCV.These criteria, developed and validated by the Asia-Pacific Ocular Imaging S…
Global Shaft Measurement & Inspection Solutions Industry Report 2021 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Global Shaft Measurement & Inspection Solutions Industry Growth Opportunities, 2021” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This research service analyzes the global trends in the optical shaft met…
Aura Biosciences Expands Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aura Biosciences, a clinical-stage oncology company developing a novel class of virus-like drug conjugate (VDC) therapies for multiple oncology indications, today announced the appointment of Chris Primiano, J.D., as …
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals to Hold Conference Call and Webcast With Slide Presentation Today to Discuss Acquisition of DERMAdoctor
EMERYVILLE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NovaBay® Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE American: NBY) announces that management will discuss its acquisition of DERMAdoctor on an investment community conference call and webcast with accompanying slide presentation t…
Clinical study tests novel topical corneal epithelial stem cell-derived product for treating dry eye disease
Several studies conducted over the last decade have concluded that dry eye disease (DED) affects up to 50% of the U.S. population, creating a liability for the nation’s health care system that is estimated to exceed $50 billion annually.
Mass Eye and Ear researcher receives P50 NIH grant to establish new center for neurological voice disorders
Kristina Simonyan, MD, PhD, Dr med, director of laryngology research at Mass Eye and Ear, has been awarded an $11.9 million P50 Clinical Research Center Grant from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communicable Disorders of the National Inst…
Warby Parker Announces Update Regarding Conversion of Shares of Class B Common Stock to Shares of Class A Common Stock
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Warby Parker Inc. (the “Company”), a founder-led direct-to-consumer eyewear brand, today announced that, as of September 28, 2021, the Company had 111.5 million shares of Common Stock outstanding, consisting of 92.5 million s…
EEG Test for Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Researchers at the University of Bath in the UK have developed an EEG test for Alzheimer’s disease. The technique involves measuring brain waves using an EEG cap while a person watches a screen with a series of flashing images. Taking just two minutes, the test quantifies a person’s ability to differentiate between images based on […]
Microneedle Patch Delivers Oxygen to Chronic Wounds
A team of scientists at Purdue University created a microneedle patch that can deliver oxygen and bactericidal agents to chronic wounds. The bacterial biofilms that form over non-healing wounds, such as foot ulcers, are a formidable barrier to successful treatment. Such wounds are typically hypoxic and the bacteria within them are shielded from antibiotics within […]
Consider long-term goals when choosing ophthalmology fellowship program
A speaker at the Real World Ophthalmology meeting offered advice on choosing the right fit and making the most out of an ophthalmology fellowship program.Kimberlee Curnyn, MD, said the first thing fellowship applicants need to think about is where they…
Three important considerations before becoming an advocate
Physicians who want to advocate for specific causes need to look before they leap into these roles, speakers at the virtual Women in Medicine Summit said.One important consideration is finding the proper balance between clinical and advocacy work, acco…
The Frugal Physician’s financial tips for women in medicine
Male physicians have a greater net worth than female physicians on average, according to a speaker at the Women in Medicine Summit.In fact, 37% of female physicians are worth less than $500,000 compared with 23% of men, while 13% of male physicians hav…
Advantages of LASIK vs. SMILE might depend on patient candidate
Patient candidates may be similar, but there are situations in which SMILE or LASIK might be better suited than the other procedure, according to a presentation at the Real World Ophthalmology meeting.Vance Thompson, MD, said there are advantages and d…
ONS-5010 for wet AMD shows positive 12-month safety data
Full-year results from a pivotal phase 3 trial confirm previously reported data demonstrating ONS-5010 was well tolerated and had no unanticipated safety signals, according to a press release from Outlook Therapeutics.NORSE TWO enrolled 228 patients wi…
U.S.Vision Launches JCPenney Optical “Eyes on the Prize” Sweepstakes
BLACKWOOD, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–U.S.Vision announced the JCPenney Optical “Eyes on the Prize” sweepstakes.
Women report lower confidence in approaching residents, attendings than men
Third-year female medical students reported decreased confidence in speaking up about medical errors compared with their male counterparts, according to a presentation at the Women in Medicine Summit.“In our project, third-year medical students partici…
Ocular Therapeutix™ Announces Appointment of Karen-Leigh Edwards as Senior Vice President of Technical Operations
BEDFORD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)—- $OCUL #OCUTX–Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. (NASDAQ:OCUL), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the formulation, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies for diseases and conditions of the eye, today a…
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Signs Agreement to Acquire DERMAdoctor
EMERYVILLE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)—- $NBY #DERMAdoctor–NovaBay Pharmaceuticals Signs Agreement to Acquire DERMAdoctor
New handheld screening device accurately identifies children with amblyopia
A handheld screening device that detects subtle misalignment of the eyes accurately identifies children with amblyopia (lazy eye), according to a study published in the Journal of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.