Danish health authorities said on Monday they would ask the European Union’s drug regulator to review the findings of two Danish studies linking Novo Nordisk’s popular… Reuters Health Information
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Viridian Shares Soar After Latest Trial Success for Thyroid Eye Disease Drug
Viridian Therapeutics’ experimental treatment for chronic thyroid eye disease (TED) significantly reduced symptoms such as double vision and eye bulging in a late-stage… Reuters Health Information
Oral Doxycycline Shows Promise in Ocular Syphilis Care
Oral doxycycline may be as effective as IV penicillin in treating ocular syphilis for some patients with the condition, a new study found. Medscape Medical News
Diabetes Drugs and Eye Disease: These Protect, These Don’t
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists and fenofibrates may protect patients with type 2 diabetes against diabetic macular edema, a large-scale analysis of electronic medical records revealed. Medscape Medical News
Olaparib Protects Patients From High-Risk Cancer Recurrences
The benefit of the PARP inhibitor in patients with germline BRCA pathogenic variants remains evident 10 years after the first patient in the phase 3 OlympiA trial was enrolled. Medscape Medical News
Eye Toxicities Are a Growing Concern With Certain ADCs
Some antibody-drug conjugates may cause such significant ocular toxicity that patients have vision damage or have to stop treatment, yet many oncologists are unaware of the risks, experts warned. Medscape Medical News
Empagliflozin May Slow Diabetic Retinopathy
Initiating empagliflozin vs a DPP-4 inhibitor may slow the progression of diabetic retinopathy in patients with type 2 diabetes and a history of nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy, a US-based cohort study found. Medscape Medical News
Advocacy Wins: Breaking Barriers for Physician Mental Health
Outdated mental health questions in licensing are vanishing. Learn how these changes empower physicians to seek care without fear or stigma. Medscape
Breaking the Fix-It Mentality: Coaching for Physician Growth
Reframe challenges and lighten the burden. Discover how coaching provides physicians with a low-pressure way to explore solutions and shift their mindset. Medscape
AI’s Impact: Transforming Data for Specialty Patient Care
Imagine patient data tailored just for your specialty. See how AI could revolutionize data processing for better, faster decision-making. Medscape
Leadership’s Role in Shaping Doctors’ Well-Being and Burnout
Effective leaders can reduce physician burnout. Discover the key behaviors that promote well-being and job satisfaction. Medscape
Organs From HIV-Positive Donors? Ethicist Weighs In
Ethicist Art Caplan discusses the use of organs from donors with viral infections to increase the available supply for transplantation. Medscape Business of Medicine
Expanding Mental Health Access for Physicians
Mental health shouldn’t be a personal burden. Learn how organizations can provide accessible coaching and well-being tools for clinicians. Medscape
Early Intervention: Coaching Future Docs to Prevent Burnout
Burnout starts early, but targeted coaching programs can make a difference. Discover how coaching is reshaping the journey of future doctors. Medscape
ICU to AI: How Tech Is Easing Cognitive Load for Physicians
What if AI could handle your documentation? Explore how ambient tools are lightening cognitive loads, allowing physicians to focus on patient care. Medscape
Men Who Heavily Drink Carry Higher Risk for Late AMD
Consuming up to three alcoholic drinks per week was associated with a decreased risk of developing late age-related macular degeneration among men, but heavy drinking carried a slightly higher positive association. Medscape Medical News
Proactive Care: Using Real-Time Data to Identify Burnout Hotspots
Burnout data can help leaders intervene before it’s too late. See how real-time well-being insights can improve retention and patient care. Medscape
Tracking Burnout: Self-Assessment of Physician Wellness
A simple tool can help physicians monitor their well-being and make necessary course corrections. Discover how self-assessment fosters resilience. Medscape
Does Your Tech Help? Why Clinician Input Truly Matters
Physicians often feel that tech adds to their workload. Discover how clinician-driven tech development can reduce cognitive load and improve care. Medscape
Vaping Linked to Higher Risk for Blurred Vision and Eye Pain
A multi-institutional study showed that adults who use e-cigarettes faced an elevated risk for developing uveitis within just 7 days of exposure to the device. Medscape Medical News