Latest Conference Articles

Late life depression is a known risk factor for dementia, impacting 8-16% in the US.

Patients with diabetes mellitus have the highest odds of being diagnosed with an undetected eye disease.

An expert discusses his interest in a pair of macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema treatments that may provide less burden and consistent efficacy in patients.

A new CDC study shows the link between poor vision and heart disease is not just limited to cardiovascular events.

New data show mental health workers experienced lower levels of traumatic stress and peritraumatic distress during COVID-19 pandemic, compared to healthcare workers and general population.

Despite higher risk of adverse effects in patients with opioid use disorder, benzodiazepine does not undo protection benefits of buprenorphine.

In a poster presented at APA, researchers review current clinical practice guidelines for schizophrenia.

Allen Ho, MD, discusses the Protocol W outcomes and what they indicate for prescribing ophthalmologists.

A new study from APA 2021 finds algorithm use can reduce clinical misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder as other mood disorders, including major depressive disorder.

Dr. Joshua Morganstein discusses the psychological impacts disasters can have on individuals and how the COVID-19 pandemic might be different than other disasters.

The PACIFIC study is currently evaluating health care management practice with intravitreal ranibizumab 0.5 mg for various ophthalmologic diseases.

An ARVO 2021 study characterizes patients with diabetic retinopathy who have also developed diabetic macular edema.

A new cross-sectional survey assessment shows patients more severe disease report worse survey outcomes on emotional wellbeing and social activity.

While Janus Kinase inhibitors are a fraction of what’s to come in dermatology, research from AAD VMX 2021 shows they represent the potential of unlocking new capabilities across the field.

Jeffrey Stark, MD, of UCB discusses the promising data being generated by the robust trial program for plaque psoriasis.

A study out of Boston observes little to no difference in previous biologic prescription and worsened odds of infection nor death during the pandemic.

An assessment of real-world registry data suggest the biologic provides significant benefit outside of clinical trials.

A network meta-analysis shows favorability with dupilumab and abrocitinib in efficacy and safety outcomes among adults and adolescents.

The Head of Immunology Medical Affairs at UCB discusses what bimekizumab is and how it works.

The Phase 2b study shows a higher proportion of ligelizumab-treated patients achieved complete response or lower severity score compared with omalizumab.

All patients treated with 2.5 benzoyl peroxide and a stabilized cosmetic retinol saw significant improvement in lesion count reduction after 12 weeks.

Implementing alternative therapies does not mean abandoning conventional medications, stresses Peter Lio, MD. There must be a balance that works for the patient's situation.

Seemal Desai, MD, gives an overview of the most promising research and therapies for patient of color populations.

Lawrence Eichenfield, MD, discusses future prescribing plans and safety assessment for the topical JAK 1/2 inhbitor.

New cross-sectional survey data suggest quality-of-life and psychological outcomes may differ in the most common chronic skin disease patient populations.

The investigative topical cream benefits adolescent and adult skin clearance and itch. A study author discusses keeping it available to patients if it reaches the market.

Patients who received ixekizumab achieved PASI 90 at a median of 43.0 days and PASI 100 at 85.0 days.

In a Q&A, Peter Lio, MD, discusses some evidence for using integrative therapies with patients.