A large, prospective study implicates high levels of interleukin 6 with severity of diabetic retinopathy and shows it may be predictive of disease progression. Medscape Medical News
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Early Vitrectomy May Protect Vision in Post-Op Infections
Regardless of initial visual acuity, early vitrectomy can benefit patients who develop endophthalmitis after cataract surgery or intravitreal injection, a recent retrospective study shows. Medscape Medical News
Study Finds Wide Pay Gaps in Eye Care
Inconsistent fees paid to doctors and facilities show the disadvantage independent clinicians face in the market. Medscape Medical News
Efficacy and Toxicity Seen With MIRV in Ovarian Cancer
New PICCOLO trial analyses showed that mirvetuximab soravtansine achieved 52% response rates and 27-month overall survival in patients with platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer. Medscape Medical News
America’s Favorite Sports Pose a Risk for Orbital Fractures
Sports such as baseball, softball, and bicycling are the leading causes of orbital fractures in the US, particularly among adolescents and men, a retrospective cohort study shows. Medscape Medical News
Novartis Drug Cosentyx Fails Late-stage Trial for Artery Disease
Novartis said on Thursday that its Cosentyx drug had failed in a late-stage trial on adults with giant cell arteritis (GCA), a condition characterised by inflammation of the… Reuters Health Information
Eye Surgeon Raises Red Flag on Popular Lash Trend
Eyelash extensions are applied near the delicate ocular surface and may lead to serious complications like dry eye, keratitis, and lash misdirection. Medscape
Omidenepag Promising Against Glaucoma in Real-World Study
Eye drops containing 0.002% omidenepag isopropyl can safely reduce intraocular pressure in patients with newly diagnosed primary open-angle glaucoma, according to a real-world study. Medscape Medical News
Age Ups Risk for Acute Dacryocystitis in Blocked Tear Ducts
Acute dacryocystitis is common in women, and the risk for the condition rises with age, especially in those with primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Medscape Medical News
Tap Water Rinses: A Recipe for Amoebic Keratitis
Wearing contact lenses overnight and failing to change the case can increase your risk for infectious keratitis by 10-fold, warns a new study. Medscape News UK
Sudden Vision Loss May Be a Cardiovascular Red Flag
From atrial fibrillation to hypertension, common cardiovascular risks may manifest in the eyes — highlighting the need for cardiology-ophthalmology teamwork. Medscape
Intensive Bevacizumab Boosts Vision in Macular Degeneration
Early and intensive treatment of age-related macular degeneration with bevacizumab is associated with greater long-term improvements in visual acuity than are ranibizumab or aflibercept, a real-world study from the Netherlands shows. Medscape Medica…
Comorbidities Intensify Rare Neurologic Diseases
Cardiovascular and autoimmune comorbidities often occur in aquaporin-4 antibody-positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease. Medscape News UK
Review of Uveitis Underscores Urgency of Early Action
A JAMA review has urged earlier recognition and treatment of uveitis, a major cause of preventable blindness, with practical advice for clinicians. Medscape UK
Blind Spots: Comparing the Vision Costs of Weight-Loss Drugs
Although GLP-1 drugs make headlines for vision risks, other weight-loss medications carry their own eye-related side effects. Medscape Medical News
Leflunomide, HCQ Combo Effects Validated in Sjögren Disease
The combination of leflunomide and hydroxychloroquine outperformed placebo in reducing disease activity in primary Sjögren syndrome in a second phase II study. Medscape Medical News
European Behçet’s Recommendations Forthcoming
When to use apremilast and biologics and how to deal with vascular involvement were some of the main areas to be updated in forthcoming EULAR recommendations for Behçet’s disease. Medscape Medical News
Time to Monitor Serum Hydroxychloroquine Levels in Lupus?
Monitoring serum hydroxychloroquine levels could help to ensure that patients with SLE are being treated with the drug optimally, study findings suggest. Medscape Medical News
Time to Monitor Blood Hydroxychloroquine Levels in Lupus?
Monitoring blood hydroxychloroquine levels could help to ensure that patients with SLE are being treated with the drug optimally, study findings suggest. Medscape Medical News
Vitiligo in Children Linked to Higher Hearing Loss
Pediatric vitiligo is associated with higher risks for sensorineural and mixed hearing loss but not with most ocular conditions. Medscape Medical News