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In this new series from Medscape, Dr. Eric Topol, author of The Creative Destruction of Medicine, will discuss how technology is changing medicine and demonstrate the most revolutionary new devices. Medscape Internal Medicine
BioInvent, ThromboGenics announce results from TB-402 Phase IIb trial on VTE
ThromboGenics NV and co-development partner BioInvent International announce today the results from a Phase IIb trial comparing TB-402, a long acting anticoagulant, against rivaroxaban, an oral anticoagulant.
Prolensa Effective for the Treatment of Pain, Inflammation After Cataract Surgery
In the second of two phase 3 studies of bromfenac
ophthalmic solution (Prolensa; Ista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)
for the treatment of pain and inflammation after cataract
surgery, the agent met the study’s primary and secondary
efficacy endpoints, accord…
Researchers Mapped Architecture of Intelligence in Brain
Researchers at the University of Illinois have mapped
the physical architecture of intelligence in the brain,
according to a study in emBrain: A Journal of Neurology/em.sup1/sup
PAron K. Barbey, PhD, and colleagues studied data from
182 Vietnam War ve…
AMO’s Mazzo to Retire at Year’s End
James V. Mazzo, senior vice president of Abbott
Medical Optics Inc. (AMO), announced his plans to
retire from AMO at the end of the year. The news was
shared internally at AMO headquarters on May 17. The
company announced that Mr. Mazzo will be replace…
First Patients Enrolled in Global Phase 2b Study for Adenoviral Conjunctivitis
The first patients have been enrolled in the global
phase 2b clinical study BAYnovation, which will evaluate
the lead compound from NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,
NVC-422, for the treatment of adenoviral conjunctivitis,
according to a company news rele…
Bausch + Lomb Names John Barr Global President Surgical
Bausch + Lomb has named John Barr global president of
the company’s surgical business. Mr. Barr will oversee the
company’s full suite of ophthalmic surgical products, IOLs,
and delivery systems, according to a company news release.
Immediately pri…
Researchers Confirm Predictor for Fuchs Corneal Dystrophy
A genetic factor called a repeating trinucleotide is a
strong predictor of an individual’s risk of developing
Fuchs corneal dystrophy, according to researchers at the
Mayo Clinic and University of Oregon.
The findings, which were presented at the 20…
Ziemer USA Opens New Headquarters
Frank Ziemer, president and CEO of Ziemer
Ophthalmic Systems, cut a ribbon recently to formally open the new headquarters for Ziemer USA, Inc.
Ziemer USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ziemer
Ophthalmics and has occupied rented accommodations
in Alto…
Effort Seeks to Increase Organ Donation
Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO) has joined forces
with SightLife to increase eye, organ, and tissue donor
registration among physicians and to honor those who
have already registered, according to a news release from
the company. The “Are You A Dono…
CareCredit Celebrates Patients With 25th Anniversary Cardholder Sweepstakes
CareCredit commemorated its 25th anniversary with
the 25 Years of Caring Sweepstakes, which celebrated
millions of patients who have chosen to use CareCredit
as a payment option to get desired care.
“Over the past 25 years, CareCredit has been chose…
Disrupted Sleep May Increase Risk for Obesity, Diabetes
Short sleep duration and circadian disruption may
alter metabolism and therefore increase the risk of
obesity and diabetes, according to a study in Science
emTranslational Medicine/em.sup1/sup
Orfeu M. Buxton, PhD, of Harvard Medical School in
Boston,…
Glaucoma Specialists Believe Preservatives in Glaucoma Medications Exacerbate OSD
Results of a survey recently conducted by the Working
Group on Preservatives Toxicity in Glaucoma Medications,
an advisory panel of glaucoma experts, revealed that,
although some progress has been made in ophthalmologists’
awareness of preservative t…
Mammography Plus Ultrasound Effective in Detecting Invasive Breast Cancer
Annual mammography plus ultrasound exams detect
34% more invasive breast cancers than mammography
alone, according to a study in the emJournal of the American
Medical Association/em.sup1/sup
Wendie A. Berg, MD, PhD, of the University of
Pittsburgh, an…
Congressman Urges Support for Bill to Reform FDA
Speaking at a recent meeting of cataract and refractive
surgeons, Rep. Erik Paulsen, R-Minn., said that the current
review process for regulatory approval of medical devices is
threatening an industry that provides $21.5 billion in salaries
and 2 milli…
CATT: Ranibizumab and Bevacizumab Had Similar Effects on Visual Acuity Over 2 Years
Second-year results from the pivotal Comparison of
Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treatment Trials
(CATT) comparing bevacizumab (Avastin, Genentech)
and ranibizumab (Lucentis, Genentech) found that the
drugs are equivalent in treating neovascular age…
ASCRS Announces New Membership for Optometrists
ASCRS, a 9,000-member international society dedicated
to improving the education and skill sets of anterior segment
surgeons, announced the establishment of a new
membership category that will enable certain optometrists
to apply for membership to the …
Neighborhood Food Environment May Not Be Linked to Diet
A lack of access to healthy foods and greater availability
of fast food in poor urban areas, often called “food
deserts,” may not be associated with increased obesity
risk, according to research reported in two studies.
Helen Lee, PhD, of the Publ…
Marguerite B. McDonald, MD, Named Winner of Inaugural Visionary Woman Award
Ophthalmic Women Leaders (OWL) announced
that Marguerite B. McDonald, MD, of Ophthalmic
Consultants of Long Island, received the 2012 Visionary
Woman Award at the annual meeting of ASCRS.
This is the first year for the award, which is given to
someone…