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Filgotinib Reduces Flare Risk in Uveitis in Phase 2 Study
Phase 2 data on filgotinib show a reduction in risk of flare in patients with uveitis and good tolerance in one of the first studies of a JAK inhibitor in uveitis. MDedge News
Stress Key to Link Between Computer Vision Syndrome and Migraine
Too much screen time, which can cause vision problems, is tied to both insomnia and migraine — with stress playing a mediating role in the associations, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News
Spondyloarthritis May Go Undiagnosed in Many With Uveitis
More than half of patients with noninfectious acute anterior uveitis also had spondyloarthritis, suggesting that more patients with musculoskeletal symptoms should be referred to rheumatologists. MDedge News
Six Specialties Attracting the Highest Private Equity Deals
With concrete data on private equity deals in healthcare hard to come by, new research looks at what specialties and US regions have the largest acquisitions. Medscape Medical News
Face Mask Deactivates SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein
Researchers at the University of Kentucky created a novel membrane that can enzymatically degrade the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, rendering the virus inactive. The membrane is intended to act as an insert within face masks, providing extra protection for groups at high risk of SARS-CoV-2 exposure, such as health care staff. The researchers functional (Read more...)
Black People More Likely to Lose Eyesight From Glaucoma
Glaucoma steals the vision of Black people more often than non-Hispanic White people. Medscape Medical News
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Marker of CV Disease?
A specific AMD phenotype was seen to predict presence of vascular, myocardial, or valve disease in patients referred to retinal specialists, leading researchers to ponder its potential in screening. Medscape Medical News
Light Treatment Shows Promise in Dry Macular Degeneration
Photobiomodulation may be the most promising treatment yet for dry age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
Methotrexate Could Reduce the Risk for Retinal Redetachment
Intravitreal injections with methotrexate appear to reduce scar formation after retinal reattachment even in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Medscape Medical News
Gene Therapy Looks Promising for Diabetic Retinopathy
Genes engineered to make an antivascular endothelial growth factor drug showed encouraging results in a phase 2 trial. Medscape Medical News
Metformin Shows Potential to Prevent Macular Degeneration
People prescribed the diabetes drug metformin may be less likely to develop age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
Infrared Imaging Explored for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
Infrared reflectance imaging could provide an opportunity to screen more patients for diabetic retinopathy. Medscape Medical News
Bevacizumab First Matches Aflibercept for Diabetic Macular Edema
Results from a randomized trial showed that step therapy for diabetic macular edema with lower-priced bevacizumab followed by pricier aflibercept, when needed, works as well as aflibercept monotherapy. Medscape Medical News
Myopia: A Silent and Growing Epidemic
The proportion of adults who are nearsighted may be as high as 60% by 2050, according to experts. Yet public awareness about risk factors and preventive measures is low. Medscape Medical News
AI-Powered Robot Accelerates Medical Research
Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research in Japan have developed an AI-powered robotic system that can perform laboratory experiments in regenerative medicine, learn from the results, and perform iterative rounds of experimentation to achieve a certain goal. In a proof-of-principle, the researchers set the robot the task of (Read more...)
Cataract Surgery: Humana Prior Authorization Plan Raises Concerns
The American Academy of Ophthalmology objects to Humana’s prior authorization plan for cataract surgery in Georgia, citing recent experience with a similar Aetna policy. Medscape Medical News
Topical Eye Meds a Common Cause of Allergic Contact Dermatitis
This type of allergic contact dermatitis is difficult confirm with patch testing, creating the mistaken impression that it’s uncommon. Medscape Medical News
Studies Find Gaps in Radiation Protection for Urologists
Radiation exposure is a workplace hazard for endourologists, and personal protective equipment may not offer sufficient protection, researchers have found. Medscape Medical News
Updated Uveitis Recommendations Address Treatment Escalation
The recommendations represent an update of 2018 consensus-based recommendations from the SHARE Initiative and the 2019 American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis Foundation guideline. Medscape Medical News