Julia Bonavitacola

A systematic review found that there was a bidirectional relationship between glaucoma and chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially in participants of East Asian descent.

Faster and sectoral central location of ganglion cell complex thinning could be used to determine the risk of vision-related quality of life in patients with glaucoma.

A randomized, controlled, nonblinded trial found that nutritional treatment with supportive education could help improve renal function in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

A study found that having a better sleep health composite score was associated with a lower risk of physical frailty, with men and women possessing different risk factors.

A recent review found a likely association between diabetic retinopathy and increased risk of stroke with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

A cross-sectional, observational study found that triple therapy was initiated in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who experienced poor disease control on maintenance therapy.

At a panel for the National Health Alliance, 3 experts talked about incorporating patient needs and requests in cancer care.

A population-based, observational, retrospective cohort study found that there was an association between migraines and ocular motor cranial nerve palsy.

A new genome-wide polygenic score was able to determine the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with a score in the top 2%.

A Mendelian randomization study found that there appears to be a causal relationship between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and psoriasis.

Aetna announced it they would no longer be requiring prior approval for cataract surgeries starting in July.

A recent study found that pulmonary rehabilitation after hospitalization for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) resulted in a net cost savings.

A panel held at the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions Leadership Summits focused on mental health, immunizations, and sleep when speaking about the barriers to prevention and high-value care in these areas of medical coverage.

A noninterventional study found that chart-based assessments of visual function had adequate repeatability but were limited in discriminating between no age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and intermediate AMD.

A discrete choice experiment found that patients with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) valued improvement in their daily symptoms more than improvement of exacerbations.

A cohort study found that influenza and 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccines (PPSV23) can reduce the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)- and pneumonia-related hospitalizations.

A qualitative study found that patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) were more likely to avoid thinking about their disease because of the stress from dialysis.

Snoring affects not only the person who is snoring, but their partners as well, said Michael Johnson, CEO of Rhinomed.

The FDA released an action plan to address the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) Act.

A recent study found that the ranibizumab port delivery system (PDS) has cost-saving potential compared with regular ranibizumab or aflibercept injections for age-related macular degeneration if used in the long term.

A Mendelian randomization study found that some sleep traits, including duration, were associated with a diagnosis of schizophrenia.

A recent review found that parents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) had a higher risk of having children with COPD.

An observational study found that erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) usage was associated with increased risk of malignancies in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) or end-stage renal disease.

A retrospective study found that 26% of eyes with acute primary angle closure (APAC) were resolved after initial medical treatment.

A systematic review found that skin clearance, symptom control, and treatment safety were among the highest expected outcomes of treatment for patients with psoriasis.

A rare genetic variation of 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl Coenzyme A Reductase (HMGCR) is significantly association with an increased risk of cataracts.

A recent study found that the Service Apothecary Respiratory Advice eHealth intervention could help patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with exacerbation rates and medication adherence.

A retrospective cohort study found that sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors were associated with a reduced risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adults with type 2 diabetes.

National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers found a new form of macular dystrophy, which is a cause of central vision loss.

A retrospective, observational study evaluated the burden of comorbidities on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that provided information on occurrence of sleep apnea and insights into multimorbidity.