One of the family of drugs prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions is called TNF inhibitors.
Damaged nerves regenerated with growth factor, without sprouting new blood vessels
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine have found that a growth factor can regenerate damaged peripheral nerves without causing the growth of new blood vessels …
Second-Eye Cataract Surgery Improves Quality of Life
Research supports what most ophthalmologists already sense: cataract surgery of the second eye brings additional benefit to the patient. Medscape Medical News
5 things to read during Contact Lens Health Week
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Optometric Association have partnered to launch Contact Lens Health Week, an annual campaign with the objective of increasing public awareness and encouraging healthy behavior surrounding contact lens wear and care.Clinicians can ensure they stay up-to-date during Contact Lens Health Week by accessing the latest contact lens industry news and clinical care research at Healio.com/Optometry through the Primary Care Optometry News daily coverage from the American Academy of Optometry’s annual meeting in Denver.
HHS, NIH propose changes to make more clinical trial data available
The Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health are releasing two proposals for public comment designed to increase the transparency of clinical trials through the submission of data to ClinicalTrials.gov and increase …
Surgeon gives pearls for dislocated IOLs
NEW YORK — At the OSN New York meeting here, Uday Devgan, MD, discusses pearls for properly diagnosing and treating dislocated IOLs.