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Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking May Induce Higher IOP Readings
Corneal collagen cross-linking may lead to increases in IOP measurements at 6 months and 12 months after the procedure is performed on patients with keratoconus, most likely to due to an increase in corneal rigidity.
Microvascular Decompression Surgery Improved Glucose Control in Patients With Diabetes
Because a vascular compression of the medulla oblongata
is a factor in some patients with type 2 diabetes,
microvascular decompression surgery (MVD) may be an
effective treatment for patients with nonobese type 2
diabetes mellitus, according to a study…
Spinal Fluid Test Predicted Alzheimer’s Disease
A spinal fluid test can be 100% accurate in identifying
patients with significant memory loss who are developing
Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study in the
Archives of Neurology.1
John Trojanowski, MD, PhD, of the University of
Pennsylvania and…
Antiviral Therapy Linked to Fewer Recurring HSV-Related Complaints
Taking oral antiviral medications following infection with
the herpes simplex virus (HSV) may be associated with a
reduced risk of recurring ocular manifestations of the disease,
according to a study published in Archives of
Ophthalmology.1
After the i…
Low Levels of Exposure to Tobacco Smoke Affect the Lungs
A single cigarette produces enough smoke to alter genes
in the lungs, according to a study in the American Journal of
Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.1 Low levels of tobacco
smoke produce biologic changes in the small airway
epithelium, the site…
Puberty Starting at Younger Age in Girls
Girls are entering puberty at younger ages, according to a
study in Pediatrics.1 The proportion of girls who had breast
development at ages 7 and 8 years, particularly among
white girls, is greater than that reported from studies of girls
who were born…
Microvascular Decompression Surgery Improved Glucose Control in Patients With Diabetes
A vascular compression of the medulla oblongata is a
factor in some patients with type 2 diabetes, and therefore
microvascular decompression surgery (MVD) may
be an effective treatment for patients with nonobese
type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a…
Excessive Weight Gain During Pregnancy Affects Birth Weight
Maternal weight gain during pregnancy influenced the
baby’s birth weight independently of genetic factors,
according to a study in the Lancet.1
David Ludwig, MD, and Janet Currie, PhD, of Children’s
Hospital Boston studied data from 513,501 women a…
CDC Says Obesity Rates Continue to Rise
About one-third of people in nine US states were
obese in 2009. This is a dramatic increase from 2007,
when only three states had obesity rates that high,
according to a recent survey by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC).1 The result…
Low Levels of Tobacco Smoke Exposure Affect Lungs
A single cigarette produces enough smoke to alter
genes in the lungs, according to a study in the American
Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.1 Low
levels of tobacco smoke produce biologic changes in the
small airway epithelium, the site…
Girls Starting Puberty at Younger Age
The proportion of girls who had breast development at
ages 7 and 8 years, particularly among white girls, is greater
than that reported from studies of girls who were born 10
to 30 years earlier, according to a study in Pediatrics.1
The study, conducte…
Spinal Fluid Test Predicted Alzheimer Disease
A spinal fluid test can be 100% accurate in identifying
patients with significant memory loss who are developing
Alzheimer disease, according to a study in the
Archives of Neurology.1
John Trojanowski, MD, PhD, of the University of
Pennsylvania, and co…
Excessive Weight Gain During Pregnancy Affects Birth Weight
Maternal weight gain during pregnancy influenced the
baby’s birth weight independently of genetic factors,
according to a study in the Lancet.1
David Ludwig, MD, and Janet Currie, PhD, of Children’s
Hospital Boston studied data from 513,501 women a…
CDC Says Obesity Rates Continue to Rise in the United States
About one-third of people in nine US states were obese
in 2009, a dramatic increase from 2007, when only three
states had obesity rates that high, according to a recent survey
from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC).12
The nine states…
Clip-On Telescope Provides 2.1x Magnification In A Flip-Up Design!
Designed for patients who want the benefits of an “off the shelf” near telescopic system but who have a refractive error, the MaxDetail Clip now allows them the opportunity to do so with its unique clip-on design! The MaxDetail Clip has many of the sam…
‘Lazy Eye’ Screening Program Found Cost-Effective (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Photoscreening can be a cost-effective way to detect amblyopia in preschool children, researchers affirmed.
Key Nutrient Found To Prevent Cataracts In Salmon
The role of a key nutrient which prevents cataracts in salmon has been revealed by eye specialists at the University of East Anglia.
Study Shows Low Mortality Rate Among Patients 90 Days After Cataract Surgery
There is a low risk of mortality within 90 days after cataract surgery, even among high-risk patients, a large study found. “This information may be useful in counseling and medically selecting patients who are contemplating cataract surgery and in gui…
Topical Steroid Trial May Predict IOP Response After Intravitreal Triamcinolone
A trial with topical steroids may be predictive of severe IOP spikes after intravitreal injection, according to a study.