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Rocket 4 efficacy trial for Rhopressa underway
Aerie Pharmaceuticals announced the first patient was dosed in a fourth phase 3 clinical trial of Rhopressa, according to a press release.Rhopressa is a triple-action eye drop undergoing testing for its ability to lower IOP in patients with glaucoma or…
A Chance Finding of Pigmented Retinal Spots
A 6-year-old boy presents with lesions of the retinal pigment epithelium in one eye. Is this a benign finding or does it suggest a more serious disease? Medscape Ophthalmology
Do patients with age-related macular degeneration have trouble with touch screens?
Older adults with central vision loss caused by age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have no problem with accuracy in performing touch screen tasks, according to a study in the October issue of…
Sticky, protein-rich gel improves cardiac function after simulated heart attacks
A sticky, protein-rich gel created by Johns Hopkins researchers appears to help stem cells stay on or in rat hearts and restore their metabolism after transplantation, improving cardiac function after simulated heart attacks, according to results of a …
Arkansas Compounding Pharmacy Recalls Sterile Products
US Compounding was flagged in two recent FDA inspections for apparent safety lapses such as poor cleaning and disinfection. The vast majority of recalled products are injectables. News Alerts