Dr Paauw debunks concerns about thyroid cancer, suicide, and pancreatitis. Medscape Internal Medicine
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Vascular Complications Tied to Poor CRC Outcomes in Diabetes
In patients with colorectal cancer undergoing major resection surgery, a greater severity of diabetes-related vascular complications is linked to poorer postoperative outcomes, including mortality. Medscape News UK
Immunovant’s Treatment for Eye Disease Fails in Late-stage Trials
Immunovant said on Thursday that its therapy failed to reduce eye bulging when tested in patients with moderate-to-severe thyroid eye disease in two late-stage… Reuters Health Information
The Death of the Medical Fax Is Foretold — Again
Medical offices are sick and tired of faxing, and federal officials agree. But modernization won’t be easy. Medscape Medical News
Viridian Eye Disease Drug Disappoints on Efficacy Despite Trial Success
Viridian Therapeutics’ experimental treatment for thyroid eye disease lagged rivals in efficacy in a late-stage… Reuters Health Information
Physicians Must Lead AI Integration in Medicine
It’s no longer a question that AI will shape the future of medicine. But it must be accountable and transparent, and physicians must lead its integration into clinical practice, writes AMA’s CEO, John Whyte, MD, MPH. Medscape Internal Medicine
Anti-VEGF Injections Safe Around CVD Events
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
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