Do you have problems with dry eyes? If so, you’re not alone–it’s one of the most common reasons for patient visits to eye care professionals.
Research with UWF imaging may change how diabetic eye disease is assessed and treated
For decades, clinicians have detected and monitored diabetic eye disease with standard retinal photographs that cover about a third of the retina. In recent years, an emerging class of ultrawide field (UWF) cameras has given a substantially larger view…
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Fluorescein angiography images may aid ROP diagnosis
The pairing of fluorescein angiography and color fundus photographs may improve the sensitivity of retinopathy of prematurity diagnosis by pediatric ophthalmologists and retina specialists, according to a studyThe prospective cohort study compared nine ROP experts’ interpretations of 16 color fundus photographs vs. 16 color fundus photographs paired with corresponding fluorescein angiography (FA) images to determine diagnoses and management plans.
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FDA issues draft guidance on nonproprietary naming of biologics, biosimilars
The FDA today announced the availability of a draft guidance describing its proposal on the nonproprietary naming of biological products.According to an FDA blog post by Janet Woodcock, MD, director of FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, and Karen Midthun, MD, director of FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, the nonproprietary naming of biological products is a key issue for ensuring their safety and promoting their acceptance.
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Overall global health improving, years lived with disability rising
Around the world, the average life expectancy increased by more than 6 years between 1990 and 2013; however, individuals are spending more years than ever living with illnesses or disabilities, according to recently published data in The Lancet. “The world has made great progress in health, but now the challenge is to invest in finding more effective ways of preventing or treating the major causes of illness and disability,” Theo Vos, MD, MSc, PhD, professor of global health at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at University of Washington, said in a press release.
CMS: ‘Healthier People, Smarter Spending’ With ACOs
(MedPage Today) — Report credits accountable care organizations with more care coordination