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The novel PDS implant will allow patients with retina disease to receive continuous anti-VEGF formulation for up to 6 months between refills.

Veeral S. Sheth, MD, MBA, discusses what ophthalmologists will need to learn about PDS application for patients with AMD.

Dr. Michalsky observed challenges in pediatric bariatric surgery, specifically growing consensus on its use, the use of BMI, and access to treatment.

Data show 5 of 20 patients with history of MBS in the study experienced the primary composite outcome of IMV and/or death by day 7.

Factors associated with decreased receipt of ophthalmic telehealth care included older age, male sex, and patients with an educational level of high school or less.

Investigators noted the relationship of reading performance with visual acuity supports the validity of reading performance as end point in clinical trials.

Episode 3 of Crisis Point examines the regional differences in obesity, from issues with nutrition and food insecurity to the use of the phrase "food desert".

The mean number of injections per year was 6.2 ± 1.4 injections following 1 year of treatment in 2007 - 2010 and 8.3 ± 2.0 injections in 2016 - 2017.

Only 1 patient died due to HCV-related complications following liver transplantation.

Episode 2 of HCPLive Crisis Point tackles the clinical aspects and potential burdens clinicians face in the pursuit of obesity care.

Baseline VA show slight improvement in aflibercept versus ranibizumab treated eyes, (42.5 letters versus 36.9 letters).

Students who received eyeglasses through a school-based vision program achieved better reading scores, but sustained impact not observed after 2 years.

The approval of ranibizumab-nuna marks the first ophthalmology biosimilar to become FDA approved in the United States.

HCPLive Crisis Point takes an in-depth look at the obesity crisis, beginning with the process of medical diagnosis and who is impacted the most by the disease.

The wound care matrix is composed of hydrolyzed fish collagen infused with cod liver oil and other plant-derived oil and wax to aid in the natural wound healing process.

Wellness trainers educate patients on how to begin exercise programs and then track progression and results of patients to aid in rehabilitation process.

Data show patients with chronic IBS had six times the odds of developing glaucoma (OR 6.58; 95% CI, 2.00 - 16.89), in comparison to those without chronic IBS.

The mapping system incorporate referencing based on 3D navigation, similar to what is used for brain, spine, ENT, and lung surgeries.

Opioids are likely still needed in most cases following trauma or surgery.

In the study, 5.6% of patients developed a post-operative C difficile infection.

Patients with 360° catheter-assisted trabeculotomy had the best success rates.

More randomized controlled trials are needed to assess their long-term effectiveness, safety, and effects on health-related quality of life.

Epiretinal membrane and initial detachment of the macula are risk factors for post-operative CME.

Investigators discuss observed outcomes in females with high-risk PCI treatment, and their continued underrepresentation in pharmacologic studies.

The UCLA expert discusses the lengthy virtual agenda of this year's meeting, as well as his own session recommendations and key discussions.

Men, individuals with 15 years of type 2 diabetes, and those older than 55 years old had the greatest absolute risk reduction.

The amount of minimally invasive surgeries has increased between 2010-2017.

Patients with C. diff infections had nearly a 5 day longer length of hospital stay than a group without CDI.

The risk of hypertension increased in pediatric patients with more complex surgery.

Many believed radiocontrast exposure could be linked to long-term kidney impairment.