Eyevensys, a medtech company based in France, has developed the Eyevensys Electrotransfection System, a non-viral transfection system for the treatment of ocular diseases. So far, the firm has demonstrated the safety of the technique in treating noninfectious uveitis and is developing treatments for geographic atrophy, retinitis pigmentosa, and wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The technology […]
Month: September 2021
Professional, familial conflicts more common among women than men amid COVID-19
Among health care workers, women experienced greater work-family and family-work conflicts than men during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data presented at the virtual Women in Medicine Summit.Work-family conflict occurs when “job demands, time an…
Topline results from DERBY, OAKS may pave way to first treatment for geographic atrophy
Topline results from the phase 3 DERBY and OAKS trials, released by Apellis Pharmaceuticals earlier this month, showed potential for pegcetacoplan to significantly reduce lesion growth in geographic atrophy.“It is an extremely positive step forward. Pe…
Four tips for combating online harassment, false information
An organization is helping physicians fight online harassment and false information regarding COVID-19, a speaker at the Women in Medicine Summit said.Jack Dokhanchi, a medical and digital content intern with the Illinois Medical Professionals Action C…
Insulin Pumps Linked to Lower Retinopathy Risk in Youths With T1D
The association may be due to reduced glycemic variability and increased time in range. Medscape Medical News
Alcon Honored with FutureEdge 50 Award
FORT WORTH, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alcon Honored with FutureEdge 50 Award
Algorithm Helps Rehab Robots to Move Naturally
Researchers at the Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan have developed a control algorithm for rehabilitation robots that ensures that they move naturally during rehab sessions. The control system accounts for the angles the joints in a human arm naturally make while performing various activities, and won’t let the robot attempt to bend the joints […]
Phase 3 trial evaluating TRS01 eye drops for active noninfectious anterior uveitis
The first patient has been randomized for treatment in a phase 3 trial investigating TRS01 eye drops in active noninfectious anterior uveitis, including patients with uveitic glaucoma, according to a press release from Tarsier Pharma.TRS4VISION is a ra…
Global Eyewear (Contact Lenses, Spectacles, Sunglasses) Market Trends & Analysis Report 2021-2028 – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Global Eyewear Market 2021-2028” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global eyewear market size is anticipated to reach USD 278.95 billion by 2028 and expected to exhibit a CAGR of 8.5% Advancem…
Fabrinet Receives Cisco 2021 EMS Partner of the Year Award
BANGKOK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #Fabrinet–Fabrinet (NYSE: FN), a leading provider of advanced optical packaging and precision optical, electro-mechanical and electronic manufacturing services (EMS) to original equipment manufacturers of complex products, t…
Eyevensys Enters Collaboration with Phillips-Medisize and Minnetronix Medical
PARIS & CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #Finance–Eyevensys has entered into strategic engagements with US-based medical device manufacturers Phillips-Medisize and Minnetronix Medical.
Aerie Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the Cantor Global Healthcare Conference
DURHAM, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AERI), an ophthalmic pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of first-in-class therapies for the treatment of patients with open-angle glauco…
Ault Global Holdings Announces Adtech Pharma, Inc., an Innovative Biotech, Appoints Jodi Brichan to Its Board of Directors
LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)—- $AGH #AP–Ault Global Holdings Announces Adtech Pharma, Inc., an Innovative Biotech, Appoints Jodi Brichan to Its Board of Directors
VIDEO: How to provide best diabetic eye care in virtual environment
In this video from the virtual Euretina congress, Tunde Peto, MD, PhD, speaks of how the management of diabetes-related eye disease can be optimized during the pandemic, minimizing in-person visits to ensure safety for patients and staff.
VIDEO: Euretina best free paper award winner speaks on analysis of HAWK, HARRIER data
In this video, Arshad Khanani, MD, speaks about a post hoc comparative assessment of patients treated with brolucizumab vs. aflibercept in the HAWK and HARRIER phase 3 studies.For his presentation on this topic, Khanani received the best free paper awa…
Study shows most verified physician accounts on Twitter are men
Men accounted for a substantially larger proportion of verified physician Twitter accounts and had more than three times as many followers as women with verified physician accounts, according to recent data.Twitter has grown in popularity, particularly…
Research explores the evolution and function of human growth hormone receptor gene
A new study delves into the evolution and function of the human growth hormone receptor gene and asks what forces in humanity’s past may have driven changes to this vital piece of DNA.
Diminished waveforms on EKGs of hospitalized patients can help predict worsening health, death
Specific and dynamic changes on electrocardiograms (EKGs) of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 or influenza can help predict a timeframe for worsening health and death, according to a new Mount Sinai study.
Consensus group redefines nonadherence, nonpersistence in neovascular AMD treatment
A group of retina specialists developed and published a new consensus-based classification system for nonadherence and nonpersistence to anti-VEGF therapies in neovascular age-related macular degeneration.The study provides the framework for more consi…
Effective female leaders display empathy, listen to criticism, speaker says
The COVID-19 pandemic is the latest example of how female leaders can thrive over their male counterparts in crisis situations, a keynote speaker at the virtual Women in Medicine Summit said.Helen Burstin, MD, MPH, MACP, executive vice president and CE…