Glaucoma Device Reduces IOP, Medication Need at 1 Year
A year after initial implantation, the shunt resulted in a 79% reduction in need for glaucoma medications, a study shows.
All articles by Jessica Nye, PhD
Warmer Climate Tied to Favorable Breast Cancer Outcomes
Patients living in warmer climates were more likely to achieve a pathologic complete response and had a lower risk of death.
Abusive Head Trauma May Elevate Intraocular Pressure in Children
Study suggests monitoring IOPs in patients with suspected abusive head trauma.
Computerized Clinical Decision Support Systems Decrease Redundant Clostridioides difficile Infection Testing
Researchers conducted a study to determine whether computerized clinical decision support systems decrease the rate of unnecessary testing for Clostridioides difficile infection.
Profound Disparity in HIV Diagnoses Among Black Individuals Observed in 2018
In this study, researchers assessed the rate of HIV diagnoses in Black individuals in the United States, particularly among those living in communities with increased social vulnerability.
Moderate Physical Activity Reduces Risk for Atrial Fibrillation Events
A study was conducted to determine the relationship between physical activity, left atrial size, and risk for atrial fibrillation.
Carditis Risk Following BNT162b2 Vaccine Administration
Following reports of carditis associated with COVID-19 vaccination, researchers compared BNT162b2 and CoronaVac to determine their effect on risk for the condition.
Is Heart Failure Linked to Increased Risk for Cancer and Cancer-Related Mortality?
Researchers examined the association between pre-existing heart failure and cancer incidence and mortality in a community-based cohort.
Cannabinoids for Treatment of Psychiatric Conditions: More Risks Than Benefits
With medical and recreational use cannabis becoming more readily available throughout the United States, mental health clinicians need to know the evidence that’s been discovered in order to counsel patients. Researchers in this review examined evidence from controlled trials in order to outline the therapeutic use of cannabinoids for various medical conditions and any possible side effects.
MR Spectroscopic Imaging May Help Better Diagnose, Treat Multiple Sclerosis
Researchers sought to evaluate the ability of 7.0-T MSRI in depicting and visualizing pathologic manifestations in the normal-appearing white matter and cortical gray matter in patients with multiple sclerosis, and how they relate to disability.
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