Study results spanning 22 years show that the risk for retinal detachment after undergoing phacoemulsification for cataracts has fallen dramatically, but that younger, and male patients are more at risk for this adverse outcome than their older, female…
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Consumers Overconfident About Eye Health
Consumers confidently hold many mistaken beliefs about eye health. This results in risky behaviors and neglect that could endanger vision and overall health. Medscape Medical News
Fluocinolone Inserts Helpful in Diabetic Macular Edema
In patients with diabetic macular edema (DME), fluocinolone acetonide (FAc) vitreous inserts worked well for up to three years in a recent study. Reuters Health Information
Otsuka, Acucela commence rebamipide ophthalmic suspension Phase 3 trial in dry eye syndrome
Acucela Inc., a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on developing new treatments for blinding eye diseases, and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., today announced the initiation of a Phase 3 clinical trial to evaluate rebamipide ophthalmic suspe…
U.S. News & World Report names U-M among 2012 America’s Best Hospitals
The University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers offer the best care in Michigan and some of the nation’s best care, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report.
Glaucoma monitoring important in corneal dystrophy
The prevalence of glaucoma and/or ocular hypertension is more frequent in individuals with severe Fuchs’ endothelial corneal dystrophy than those without the condition, suggesting the importance of glaucoma screening in such patients, suggest US rese…
U.S. News & World Report names UCLA Medical Center among 2012 America’s Best Hospitals
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center ranks among the top five American hospitals, according to a U.S. News & World Report survey that reviewed patient-outcomes data, reputation among physicians and other care-related factors.
Nanofiber scaffolds regenerate protein components in cartilage repair
Johns Hopkins tissue engineers have used tiny, artificial fiber scaffolds thousands of times smaller than a human hair to help coax stem cells into developing into cartilage, the shock-absorbing lining of elbows and knees that often wears thin from inj…
U.S. News & World Report names Mayo Clinic among 2012 America’s Best Hospitals
Mayo Clinic ranked near the top of the 23rd U.S. News & World Report annual America’s Best Hospital list, earning the No. 3 overall spot on its “Best Hospitals” list. Mayo Clinic in Rochester also was rated best in the nation in three clinical areas –…
U.S. News & World Report names Methodist among 2012 America’s Best Hospitals
The Methodist Hospital ranked among the country’s top hospitals in 13 specialties in U.S. News & World Report’s 2012 America’s “Best Hospitals”issue, and was named the No. 1 hospital in Texas.
News From The Journal Of Clinical Investigation: July 16, 2012
ONCOLOGY A new target in acute myeloid leukemia Acute myeloid leukemia, a common leukemia in adults, is characterized by aberrant proliferation of cancerous bone marrow cells. Activating mutations in a protein receptor known as FLT3 receptor are amo…
Phacoemulsification Complications Declining
Between 1989 and 2001, rates of retinal detachment plummeted after introduction of a new procedure for correcting cataracts. Medscape Medical News
Remote Based Computerized Visual Acuity Measurement
Are remote visual acuity tests as effective as those done in person by a clinician? This new study investigates. The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Merck to present results from clinical studies on BACE inhibitors at AAIC 2012
Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, announced today presentations at the upcoming Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) being held in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on July 14-19, 2012.
Study Shows Why Hypertension Increases Damage To Eyes Of Diabetic Patients
Hypertension frequently coexists in patients with diabetes. A new University of Georgia study shows why the co-morbid conditions can result in impaired vision. “Results showed early signals of cell death in eyes from diabetic animals within the first s…
Smartphones May Aid Eye Diagnoses in the ER
Sending patient images to ophthalmologists via smartphone may be an option for emergency room doctors looking to make a quick eye-related diagnosis. Reuters Health Information
Bevacizumab Shows No Benefit in Advanced-Stage AMD
Intravitreal bevacizumab does not benefit patients with advanced neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and very poor vision, according to a small study. Reuters Health Information
Two Popular Aqueous Shunts: Which Is Better?
This F1000 commentary reviews a landmark Ahmed Versus Baerveldt (AVB) study that compares the safety and efficacy of the 2 most popular aqueous shunts. Faculty of 1000
ACT treats fourth patient in U.S. clinical trial for Stargardt’s Macular Dystrophy
Advanced Cell Technology, Inc., a leader in the field of regenerative medicine, today announced treatment of the fourth patient, the first in the second patient cohort, in its U.S. clinical trial for Stargardt’s Macular Dystrophy (SMD).
Exposure To Chemical In Drinking Water In The Womb And Early Childhood May Affect Vision
Prenatal and early childhood exposure to the chemical solvent tetrachloroethylene (PCE) found in drinking water may be associated with long-term visual impairments, particularly in the area of color discrimination, a new study led by Boston University …