Receiving anti VEGF eye injections around the time of a stroke or heart attack is not linked to an increased risk for death or major complications, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
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Kodiak Sciences Eye Drug Succeeds in Late-stage Study
Kodiak Sciences’ experimental drug met the main goal in a late-stage trial. Reuters Health Information
Can AI Improve Glaucoma Screening in Primary Care Settings?
AI-based screening for glaucoma can be implemented in primary care within existing screening programmes, enhancing efficiency and detection. Medscape News UK
Floaters May Signal Urgent Need for Specialty Attention
The risk for retinal detachment is particularly strong in people with at least 10 floaters, Dutch researchers have found. Medscape Medical News
Fall-Related Eye Injuries Reveal Hidden Health Risks
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Outpatient Management of Otitis Media in Young Children
Dr Nina Lum discusses the management of acute otitis media in young children in the outpatient setting. Medscape
Telemedicine Matches Clinic Visits in IIH Care
Remote consults using optical coherence tomography data show high agreement with traditional clinic evaluations for the management of patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Medscape Medical News
EyePoint Sues Rival Ocular Therapeutix, Alleging False Claims About Eye Drug
EyePoint filed a lawsuit on Friday accusing rival Ocular Therapeutix of spreading false or misleading information about EyePoint and its lead experimental eye… Reuters Health Information
Paralympic Classification: Making Milano Cortina Fair
For clinicians, knowing the B, LW, and SB class systems helps interpret outcomes and advise athletes on training, equipment choices, and realistic performance expectations. Medscape News Europe
Eye Condition Risk Elevated With Semaglutide, but Still Low
New VA database study is the latest to find a small but significant increased risk for nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. Medscape Medical News
FDA Withdraws Proposal to Prohibit Minors From Tanning Beds
‘Restricting teens’ access to indoor tanning and informing the public about the dangers of indoor tanning are critical to preventing skin cancer,’ AAD President Susan C. Taylor, MD, said. Medscape Medical News
US FDA Declines to Approve Aldeyra’s Eye Disorder Drug, Shares Slump
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration declined to approve Aldeyra Therapeutics’ drug for a type of eye disease, the company said on Tuesday, sending its shares plunging… Reuters Health Information
When Hearing Fails, Vision Rehab Falls Short
Patients with hearing impairment who receive vision rehabilitation are 42% less likely than those with normal hearing to achieve a meaningful functional improvement, a recent study shows. Medscape Medical News
Change Healthcare Breach Still Affecting Docs, Hospitals
Physicians and hospitals alike are still digging out financially from the impact of the massive Change Healthcare hack in 2024. Medscape Medical News
Motor Impairments Tied to Dementia Risk
Impairments in vision and motor functions are linked to an increased risk of developing dementia among older adults. Medscape Medical News
Which Allergens Trigger Contact Dermatitis in HCPs?
Occupational contact dermatitis affects North American healthcare workers and is commonly linked to glove rubber accelerators, surfactants, and preservatives, a retrospective study finds. Medscape Medical News
Genomics and AI Will Up Precision of Glaucoma Care
Polygenic risk scores in development for glaucoma could usher in more personalized estimates of risk. Medscape Medical News
A Novel Device to Slow Myopia in Children
Newly approved lenses are a game changer for myopia, reducing the development of nearsightedness in children. Medscape Ophthalmology
Light Therapy May Improve Vision in Patients With Dry AMD
Light therapy with multiple wavelengths may safely improve vision, reduce new retinal damage, and improve vision related quality of life in patients with dry age related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
Cosmetic Eyelash Extensions Raise Eye Safety Concerns
Eyelash extensions may contribute to blepharitis, dry eye disease, and corneal injury through meibomian gland dysfunction. Medscape News Australia