Gut Bacteria Could Cause MS in Younger Patients
Mouse models engineered with MS-associated risk genes developed an equivalent MS condition and bowel inflammation after being exposed to an environment with bacteria present.
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Stem Cell Deletion Improves TBI Recovery in Mice
In deleting the gene encoding of SOX2 in models inflicted with TBI, functional and behavioral recovery improved.
Common Malaria Drug Prevents Zika Pregnancy Transmission
Chloroquine could serve as an endemic response to Zika in lieu of a vaccination.
FDA Sets New Opioid Generics Guidelines
The guidelines are intended to expedite and broaden the abuse-deterrent opioid generics market.
Hemlibra Shows More Hemophilia A Efficacy After FDA Approval
Genentech's prophylaxis has the potential for further indications in adult and pediatric patients with hemophilia A.
Ingrezza Improves TD Symptoms In Year-long Extension
In 2 different dose groups, patients reported gradual decreases in AIMS scores over 42 weeks.
Antibody Analysis Could Lead to Strengthened Malaria Vaccine
Researchers continue to seek means to improve the efficacy and tolerability of the RTS,S vaccine.
The Connected Clinician: Top Stories of the Week for November 18
Stay connected and up-to-date in health care news with the Connected Clinician top stories of the week for the week of November 18.
Overcoming Obstacles In First-Line Cholesterol Treatment
Cleveland Clinic Brings the Doctor's Office to Your Home via Telemedicine
AMD Stem Cell Therapy Shows Potential for Vision Gain
The retinal injection therapy could be capable of replacing damaged cells integral to eye vision.
FDA Grants Marketing to Opioid Withdrawal Device
The NSS-2 Bridge relieves withdrawal symptoms for up to 5 days during an acute period.
Microdose Eye Droppers Cut Adverse Events, Costs
The potential glaucoma and dry eye device administers 80% less topical treatment per dose.
Exercise Shown to Reduce Glaucoma Risk
An average 7,000 steps per day can cut glaucoma risk by up to 73%, researchers found.
Laser Surgery for Eye Floaters, Specks Proves Safe
The distractive spots floating through fields of vision may have finally met their match.
Firearm-related Eye Trauma Often Nonfatal, But With Severe Issues
Researchers found racial and ethnic disparities in sites and types of injuries sustained in gunfire injuries to patients' eyes.
Dry Eye Linked to Chronic Overlapping Pain in Veteran Population
A study of Florida-based Veterans Affairs hospitals found trends among ocular conditions and chronic pain conditions.
Vision Assessment Mobile App Catches Patients' Eyes
The smarthpone app Checkup is a preferred visual acuity test to the Amsler grid, according to study.
Aflibercept Shows 12-plus Week Interval Potential in AMD Patients
A study sub-analysis showed the anti-VEGF treatment maintained efficacy over longer intervals in a majority of patients.
Nasal Neurostimulant Could Relieve Dry Eye Conditions
A third review of TrueTear from Allergan showed the device is safe and efficacious in patients with dry eye.
DME Patients Lack Initial, First-year Treatment
A review of over 13,000 newly-diagnosed DME patients found that about 75% received no treatment in the first 28 days since diagnosis.
Addressing Depression in Vision Loss Patients
Vision loss patients may be 3 times as likely to suffer from major depressive symptoms than the general population.
What Is Needed For Diabetic Retinopathy Telemedicine
The demand for diabetic-based health care is growing, and the future of imaging and treatment must follow guidelines.
Study: Anti-VEGF Dosing is Varied, Longer Between Than Pivotal Trial Rates
The study compared bevacizumab, ranibizumab, and aflibercept for nAMD patients' eyes.
IRIS Registry Finds New AMD, DME Population Data
Studies based on data from the world's largest clinical specialty database corrected commonly-perceived trends in ophthalmology.
AAO, RPB Announce Joint Population-Based Study Grant
The grant will provide $35,000 to 6 inidivual researchers, who will use the 41 million-plus patient database IRIS Registry.
Gene Therapy Recovers LCA Patient Vision
Luxturna, an injection therapy, helped genetic vision-loss patients navigate mazes in a phase 3 trial.
HIV-related Cancers Dropped Thanks to ART
A study of over 20 years of cancer incidences show the therapy may have broken the trend.
Emergency Pain Treated Equally By Opioids, Non-Opioids
A ranomized study found that ibuprofen and acetaminophen combination serves as well as opioid analgesics.
The Psychology Behind Excess Weight Patients
Carlos Grilo, PhD, explains what sort of biases obese and binge-eating disorder patients suffer in pubic and health care settings, and how doctors can re-adjust their approach.