Technology Allows for Earlier Detection of Eye Conditions
July 15th 2022Although technology is allowing for earlier detection of eye conditions, lack of reimbursement and insurance coverage remain major barriers to widespread use, explained speakers at the American Society of Retina Specialists 40th Annual Scientific Meeting.
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Dr Paul Hahn Reviews Preferences of US vs International Retina Specialists
July 15th 2022Every year, the American Society of Retina Specialists releases the results of its latest Preferences and Trends Survey at the annual meeting. This year, the survey highlighted some surprising differences between US and international retina specialists, including off-label medication use and what drives drug choices for patients, said Paul Hahn, MD, vitreoretinal surgeon at NJRetina.
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Risk of T2D From Corticosteroid Exposure Associated With Age, Sex, BMI, Steroid Dose
July 15th 2022A recent study characterized the known association between corticosteroid exposure and type 2 diabetes (T2D), finding risk to be associated with treatment- and patient-related characteristics that can inform prescription of treatment with steroids.
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House Democrats introduced a bill that would guarantee abortion access nationwide; Senator Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, will not approve a bill that would reduce drug prices due to the energy and climate investments contained within the bill; the new Omicron subvariant of COVID-19 that is dominating the nation is more vaccine resistant.
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Transformative Technology Is Driving Change in Retina Care Delivery
July 15th 2022The retina space is evolving due to new technology that is changing the way specialists deliver care, whether that means offering the ability to do new procedures in the office or providing more virtual or hybrid care.
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Dr Patrick Burnett Reviews Patient Survey Findings on Unmet Needs in Psoriasis
July 14th 2022Patrick Burnett, MD, PhD, FAAD, chief medical officer of Arcutis Biotherapeutics, discusses findings of a recent survey exploring the emotional burden of plaque psoriasis and unmet needs related to current topical treatments.
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Which Factors Affect Voice-Related Quality of Life in COPD?
July 14th 2022Certain characteristics of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including dysphagia risk factors and peak expiratory flow measures, play a role in lowering patients’ voice-related quality of life, according to a recent study.
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What We’re Reading: Novavax Authorization; HHS Urges Abortion Pill Access; Veteran Health Care Bill
July 14th 2022The FDA authorized the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, providing an alternative to mRNA-based vaccines; HHS guidance urged pharmacies to continue to fill prescriptions for pills used for abortion; the House passed a bill expanding health care benefits for veterans who inhaled toxic fumes on duty.
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Calprotectin’s Role as Biomarker in CRSwNP Investigated in Italian Study
July 14th 2022Conflicting prior study results on the effectiveness of calprotectin expression as a protective or pathologic response among persons with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) spurred this new investigation.
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