Dr F. Perry Wilson reviews disturbing data about the accumulation of nanoplastics in the human body. Medscape
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Rosacea: Newer Approaches to Diagnosis, Management
Natural compounds are on the menu, while heparan sulfate analogs may be coming. Medscape Medical News
Preservative-Free Glaucoma Drops Improve IOP and Eye Health
Switching to preservative-free glaucoma drops significantly lowers intraocular pressure and improves ocular surface disease in a recent study. Medscape News UK
Fed Health Centers Poised to Expand Eye Care, Lose Funding
A systematic analysis finds Federally Qualified Health Centers can and should do more to expand vision care services, just as a funding crisis threatens to shrink their scope. Medscape Medical News
Will Pharma Continue Efforts to Diversify Clinical Trials?
The federal crackdown on DEI initiatives is unlikely to deter companies from designing more representative trials, as it’s ‘good science, good ethics, and good business,’ one expert said. Medscape Medical News
Thalidomide May Prevent IgG4-RD Relapse Without Steroids
Thalidomide shows promise as a steroid-sparing option for IgG4-related disease, with a significant reduction in relapse rates and enhanced remission, according to a placebo-controlled study. Medscape Medical News
Study Finds No Vision Issues in Children With Vitiligo
Children with vitiligo do not have a higher risk for visual acuity deficits than healthy peers, a study suggests. Medscape Medical News
GLP-1 Drugs Cut Glaucoma Risk in Nondiabetic Obesity
GLP-1 RAs show protective effects against primary open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension, surpassing alternative weight loss medications in patients without diabetes diagnosed with obesity. Medscape Medical News
#DiedSuddenly Was BS: Why Did We Believe It?
A hashtag that gained a lot of traction during the COVID-19 pandemic is, thankfully, in decline, but can we avoid buying into such nonsense again? Medscape
Fluoride in Water Supply Not a Risk, Says Ethicist
Ethicist Art Caplan allays fears amid a resurgence in public concern over fluoridated water. Medscape Business of Medicine
Stress: A New Cancer Risk Factor?
Even everyday stress, the kind that many people experience, impairs the cancer-fighting immune system. Medscape
Virologist Treats Own Breast Cancer: Ethical?
Ethicist Art Caplan discusses ethical questions raised when virologist Beata Halassy treated her own breast cancer using experimental methods. Medscape Business of Medicine
Where the Physician Shortage is Headed — and What It Means
Demand is expected to outstrip supply for the foreseeable future. The latest prediction: The shortfall of physicians could reach as high as 86,000 by the year 2036. Medscape Medical News
Where the Physician Shortage Is Headed — and What It Means
Demand is expected to outstrip supply for the foreseeable future. The latest prediction: The shortfall of physicians could reach as high as 86,000 by the year 2036. Medscape Medical News
Clinic Death Raises Questions About Oxygen Therapy
A fatal explosion at a Michigan clinic has raised concerns about the growing use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Medscape Medical News
Clinic Death Raises Questions about Oxygen Therapy
A fatal explosion at a Michigan clinic has raised concerns about the growing use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Medscape Medical News
Did COVID-19 Stall Eye Procedures in Medicare Beneficiaries?
A retrospective study reveals the COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced the frequency of common ophthalmic procedures, particularly laser peripheral iridotomy, among Medicare beneficiaries. Medscape Medical News
Cardiac to Kidney Care, Standards of Care Offer New Take
Dr Anne Peters concludes her discussion of the ADA Standards of Care with a look at sections on kidney care, pregnancy care, and cardiovascular disease management in patients with diabetes. Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology
Indonesia Launches $183 Million Free Health Screening to Prevent Early Deaths
Indonesia launched an annual free health screening on Monday, a 3 trillion rupiah ($183.54 million) initiative to prevent early deaths that the country’s health ministry… Reuters Health Information
Eye Complications Found With Use of Semaglutide, Tirzepatide
A retrospective case series identified nine patients who developed ophthalmic complications during treatment with semaglutide or tirzepatide. Medscape Medical News