NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, “Broadwood”), holders of approximately 27.5% of the outstanding common stock of STAAR Surgical Company (“STAAR” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: STAA) today announced that …
Can Metformin Protect Against Macular Degeneration?
Use of metformin does not appear to be associated with the development or progression of age-related macular degeneration, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
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Patients report spectacle independence with PureSee IOL
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Patients achieved high levels of spectacle independence with the Tecnis PureSee IOL, according to a study presented at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting.Oliver Findl, MD, MBA, FEBO, of Vienna Hanusch…
Horizon Surgical Systems Appoints Rajesh K. Rajpal, MD as Chief Strategy and Medical Officer
SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Horizon Surgical Systems, a leader in surgical robotic platforms, appoints Rajesh K. Rajpal, MD as its Chief Strategy and Medical Officer (CSO & CMO).
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How to combat ‘mean girls’ in medicine
CHICAGO — The high-stakes, competitive culture of medicine can create a workplace that is ripe for bullying, particularly among women, with repercussions that can impact patient care and even lead to burnout, according to a speaker.Research suggests 85…
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Leber hereditary optic neuropathy treatment receives PDUFA date
Editor’s note: This is a developing news story. Please check back soon for updates.The FDA granted priority review to idebenone for the treatment of Leber hereditary optic neuropathy, according to a press release from Chiesi Global Rare Diseases.Ideben…