A proposed federal rule would require hospitals and physicians’ groups to beef up health cybersecurity measures to protect patient privacy and prevent ransomware attacks. Some changes could be expensive, experts said. Medscape Medical News
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Inventory System Supplier Settles Anti-Kickback Claim
A specialty pharmacy company agreed to a $1.67 million settlement that it gave inventory management systems to retina specialty practices for free in exchange for drug orders. Medscape Medical News
New Therapy Brings Hope for Dry AMD Vision Loss
The FDA has approved a first-of-its-kind treatment for dry age–related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in adults over 55. WebMD Health News
Dry January: Should Doctors Make It Year-Round?
Have sobering studies on alcohol caused physicians to drink less themselves or changed the way doctors counsel patients on booze? The answer is complicated. Medscape Medical News
Study Finds Association Between Statins and Glaucoma
People with high cholesterol taking statins have a higher prevalence of glaucoma than those with elevated cholesterol but not taking the drug, a study found. Medscape Medical News
Novo’s Ozempic Faces Scrutiny Over Potential Link to Rare Eye Disease
Danish health authorities said on Monday they would ask the European Union’s drug regulator to review the findings of two Danish studies linking Novo Nordisk’s popular… Reuters Health Information
Viridian Shares Soar After Latest Trial Success for Thyroid Eye Disease Drug
Viridian Therapeutics’ experimental treatment for chronic thyroid eye disease (TED) significantly reduced symptoms such as double vision and eye bulging in a late-stage… Reuters Health Information
Olaparib Protects Patients From High-Risk Cancer Recurrences
The benefit of the PARP inhibitor in patients with germline BRCA pathogenic variants remains evident 10 years after the first patient in the phase 3 OlympiA trial was enrolled. Medscape Medical News
Eye Toxicities Are a Growing Concern With Certain ADCs
Some antibody-drug conjugates may cause such significant ocular toxicity that patients have vision damage or have to stop treatment, yet many oncologists are unaware of the risks, experts warned. Medscape Medical News
Elevated Stroke Risk Following NAION
Adults with nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy have an increased risk for stroke over 10 years follow-up and could benefit from regular monitoring. Medscape Medical News
Topical Ivermectin Among Rx Options for Ocular Rosacea
Symptoms of ocular rosacea may include only “a dry, gritty feel” to the eye and a red eyelid margin, according to dermatologist Julie Harper, MD. Medscape Medical News
B-Cell Depleting Drug Shines in IgG4-Related Disease
Dramatic study results point to the potential for a steroid-sparing option for patients with the underrecognized multiorgan condition. Medscape Medical News
Eyenovia to End Eye Drug Study, Cut 50% Of Its Workforce
Eyenovia said on Friday it will discontinue a late-stage study for its experimental drug-device combination to treat near-sightedness and cut about 50% of its… Reuters Health Information
Researchers Identify Why Some Don’t Respond to Drugs for AMD
A new study revealed the biologic process that may cause protein expression to block anti-VEGF therapy for retinal disease, along with a potential drug to counteract it. Medscape Medical News
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Linked to Inflammatory Eye Disease
Among 355 patients with HS included in the systematic review, about 22% had inflammatory eye disease. Medscape Medical News
Cencora Bolsters Specialty Business With $4.6 Billion Deal for Retina Consultants Of America
Cencora will buy Retina Consultants of America from private-equity firm Webster Equity Partners for $4.6 billion, the drug distributor said on Wednesday, beefing up its… Reuters Health Information
Diagnosing and Managing Thyroid Eye Disease
A joint presentation by an endocrinologist and ophthalmologist reviewed best practices for managing thyroid eye disease, including when to refer to an ophthalmologist and what tests to run. Medscape Medical News
Ocular Side Effects Common in Real-World Study of Cancer Tx
A postmarket study of the antibody drug conjugate mirvetuximab found almost 70% of patients had ocular side effects, including blurry vision, emphasizing the role of eye-care providers in follow-up care of patients on the medication. Medscape Medica…
New Advances in Cataract Care: Safer Surgery, Better Lenses
Small improvements in diagnostics, surgery, and lens technology are transforming care for patients with cataracts. Medscape Medical News
Three Eye Care Leaders Unite to Rail Against NEI Dissolution
The leaders of organizations representing ophthalmologists, optometrists, and vision researchers published a joint letter criticizing plans to dissolve the National Eye Institute. Medscape Medical News