Weill Cornell Medical College’s ophthalmology services for diabetic patients received a boost last month, courtesy of a grant from the New York City Council secured by Councilwoman Jessica Lappin.
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Mathematical modeling can help treat several diseases
Mathematical modeling being tested by researchers at the School of Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and the IU School of Medicine has the potential to impact the knowledge and treatment of several diseases that conti…
‘Video’ Game Enables Blind People To Develop Accurate Mental Map
Researchers have developed a new “video” game for blind people that can help them learn about a new space using only audio cues, as reported in the open access journal PLOS ONE…
Femtosecond Laser-Enabled Keratoplasty vs PKP in Keratoconus
Which penetrating keratoplasty technique is considered optimal in patients with keratoconus? This new study compares FLEK and a mechanical PKP procedure. The British Journal of Ophthalmology
CE Mark for The iDesign Advanced WaveScan Studio Aberrometer
Abbott Medical Optics’ iDesign Advanced WaveScan Studio Aberrometer has been awarded CE Mark. The device is a diagnostic tool used to map and assess corneal aberrations in the eye for wavefront-guided LASIK procedures. By making a “blueprin…
Study uncovers why some HIV-positive people take long time to progress to full-blown AIDS
One of the big mysteries of AIDS is why some HIV-positive people take more than a decade to progress to full-blown AIDS, if they progress at all.
Patients With Open-Angle Glaucoma Account For A Large Part Of Costs
A small subset of patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG) account for a large proportion of all glaucoma-related charges in the United States, according to new data published by researchers at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center and Washingto…
Small subset of patients with OAG accounts for large proportion of all glaucoma-related charges
A small subset of patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG) account for a large proportion of all glaucoma-related charges in the United States, according to new data published by researchers at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center and Washingto…
Celiac Disease a Risk Factor for Diabetic Retinopathy
Longstanding celiac disease is associated with an increased risk of diabetic retinopathy in patients with type 1 diabetes, a new study finds. Reuters Health Information
Mechanism Identified That Leads To Diabetes, Blindness
The rare disorder Wolfram syndrome is caused by mutations in a single gene, but its effects on the body are far reaching. The disease leads to diabetes, hearing and vision loss, nerve cell damage that causes motor difficulties, and early death. Now, re…
Ocriplasmin: A Promising Option for Vitreomacular Adhesions
Dr. Julia Haller from Wills Eye Institute comments on ocriplasmin’s potential to become the first pharmacologic option to treat symptomatic vitreomacular adhesions, and how it could affect practice. Medscape Ophthalmology
Medicare Sequestration Will Cost Clinicians $4.9 Billion
The 2% cut also will hit hospitals to the tune of $5.6 billion next year and reduce spending for the National Institutes of Health by $2.5 billion, which the Obama administration says will hurt research. Medscape Medical News
Are the New Sjögren Syndrome Criteria Necessary?
Do the new classification criteria for Sjögren syndrome offer a clear advantage over existing recommendations? Medscape Rheumatology
Making Soft Contact Lens Use Safer
Most of the risk factors for keratitis are easily modifiable. Medscape Ophthalmology
Are Branded and Generic Drugs Really the Same?
A survey of over 1400 Medscape physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants describes prescribers’ experiences with use of generic agents. Medscape Pharmacists
Recommended Vaccines for All Healthcare Personnel
Everyone who ‘shares air’ with patients needs these vaccines. CDC Expert Commentary
Light-Sensitive Moiety Added To Anesthetic Propofol Allowing Control Of Narcotic Effect By Light – May Treat Certain Eye Diseases
In a new study, a light-sensitive moiety has been added to propofol, a commonly used anesthetic, allowing its narcotic effect to be controlled by light. The compound also offers a possible route to the treatment of certain eye diseases. Inhibitory neu…
Fifth Military Vision Research Symposium to take place from Sept. 18-20
Eye injuries in war have changed – and increased in number – as weapons, tactics, technology and strategies have evolved. Today’s soldiers face threats from explosive devices that cause extensive damage areas not protected by body armor. Military exper…
University of Rochester faculty member to receive Ant-nio Champalimaud Vision Award
David Williams, a faculty member of the University of Rochester’s Institute of Optics, director of its Center for Visual Science, and dean for research in Arts, Science, and Engineering, will receive the Ant-nio Champalimaud Vision Award at a ceremony …
‘Real World’ Trial of Ranibizumab Raises No Safety Signals
A large trial confirms the efficacy and safety of ranibizumab for wet age-related macular degeneration in the clinical practice setting. Medscape Medical News