A genome-wide association study (GWAS) of dry eye (DE) suggests DE-associated single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are correlated with increased ocular pain and comorbidities, but not with DE signs, according to study...
Read MoreSeveral significant advances have occurred in dry eye disease (DED) treatment in recent years, according to Amy Lin, MD. Including treatments with novel mechanisms of action and delivery systems. “This news is very exciting for...
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic resulted in unforeseen changes in healthcare delivery for patients with MS, and the pandemic’s swift progression led to a knowledge gap about how the virus has impacted practice patterns for MS clinicians,...
Read MoreIn a dialysis-dependent population, patients with gout showed a higher cardiovascular comorbidity burden and an increased risk of hospitalization and mortality, compared with patients without gout. In addition, older age,...
Read MoreConcomitant use of immunomodulators prolonged the effectiveness of pegloticase in patients with uncontrolled gout. Results from a large observational study were consistent with previously conducted smaller trials.1 The...
Read MoreThe effects of teprotumumab on volume of lacrimal glands and tear production were presented at ASOPRS 2021. Dry eye syndrome is a common cause of discomfort among individuals with thyroid eye disease and can occur in up to 85%...
Read MoreWhen virtual schooling became the new norm during the COVID-19 pandemic, ophthalmologists predicted an increase in digital eye strain in children. Study results have confirmed that the increased screen time did lead to more eye...
Read MoreIn a randomized, triple-blind, phase II clinical trial, investigators sought to determine the effectiveness of a subconjunctival novel sirolimus liposomal formulation for treating dry eye. The study, which included 19 patients...
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There are close to 23,000 OB/GYNs currently employed in the United States, 79.1% of whom are women...
Read MoreNew treatments are needed to improve the signs and symptoms of dry eye, according to researchers who conducted the ONSET-2 phase III trial, which randomized 758 subjects 1:1:1 to placebo, 0.6 mg/mL OC-01 (Varenicline) nasal...
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Despite the hardships brought by COVID-19, HIV/Infectious Disease (ID) specialist income held...
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As a physician, ethical behavior is part of your oath. Your daily tasks are governed by morally...
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With supply chain delays and worry about items making it to their destinations on time, should...
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The side hustle—a means of making income outside of one’s main form of employment—has become...
Read MoreA more robust conditioned pain modulation (CPM) response—a measure of descending (inhibitory) pain pathways—was associated with worse dry eye (DE) metrics, according to a study, suggesting that CPM is intact or even upregulated...
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Most physician investors have heard the adage buy low and sell high. It still rings true and is...
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For doctors who specialize in surgical procedures and are educated and trained in the diagnosis...
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The stress and strain of the pandemic have taken a toll on the healthcare community, with many...
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Long term care industry facing worst job loss among all health care providers WASHINGTON, D.C. –...
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Waiting rooms are back. During the pandemic, quite a few healthcare professionals closed off their...
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