Study Evaluates Rise in US Astigmatism Rates
Researchers found a significant increase between 1999 and 2008 compared with astigmatism rates between 1971 and 1975.
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Smartphone-Based Test May Help Detect Macula Abnormalities Early
The at-home test measures the response of the macula regarding recovery time after photostress.
AHA: Scientific Statement on SARS-CoV-2 and CV Manifestations Among Children
The AHA has issued a scientific statement regarding cardiovascular manifestations and complications in children who have had SARS-CoV-2.
The Characteristics of Patients Who Develop Long-COVID Symptoms
Researchers sought to examine the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients who were infected with COVID-19 and developed PASC.
'Tragic Milestone': One Million American Lives Lost to COVID-19
It is a number many Americans have grimly expected but may still find hard to comprehend: More than 1 million Americans have died from COVID-19.
Previous Myocardial Injury Tied to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes
Unvaccinated COVID-19 patients with preexisting myocardial injury have a substantially greater risk for six adverse COVID-19 outcomes, including death and severe disease.
CDC: Overdose Deaths Up 15 Percent in 2021
Provisional data from the National Center for Health Statistics at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that US overdose deaths in 2021 increased at half the pace of 2020 but are still up 15%.
FDA Moves to Ease Nationwide Shortage of Baby Formula
The US Food & Drug Administration announced that it is continuing its efforts to boost the country’s supply of infant formula.
Glaucoma at Any Stage Can Create Barriers to Driving
Patients with mild and moderate glaucoma have negative emotions around driving and self-perceived difficulties, according to survey results.
Ocular Lubricant Linked With Lower Rates of Exposure Keratopathy
For patients on mechanical ventilation, ocular surface lubrication can prevent the development of corneal damage.
Risk for Myopericarditis Minimal Following COVID-19 Vaccination
A study was conducted to determine the incidence of myopericarditis following COVID-19 vaccination compared with non-COVID-19 vaccination.
Inflammation During COVID-19 Hospitalization Linked to Mortality
Inflammation during hospitalization for an initial COVID-19 episode is associated with an increased risk for 12-month mortality.
50-µg mRNA-1273 Safe, Effective for Children Aged 6 to 11 Years
Two 50-µg doses of the mRNA-1273 vaccine are safe and effective for children aged 6 to 11 years.
Persistent Viral Shedding Common in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
For patients hospitalized with COVID-19, persistent viral shedding occurs frequently and is associated with in-hospital delirium and increased six-month mortality.
Health Improves Over Two Years for COVID-19 Hospitalization Survivors
Survivors of COVID-19 hospitalization have improvement in physical and mental health over two years, but the burden of symptomatic sequelae remains high.
Post-COVID-19 Inflammatory Syndrome in Children May Hinder Ocular Vessels
Children exposed to SARS-CoV-2 who developed Multisystemic Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C) present with specific retinal microvascular changes, a study shows.
FLACS May Generate pRNFL Thinning in Healthy Eyes
Thinner preoperative pRNFL is associated with thinning of the temporal quadrant, according to a report.
Retinoblastoma Features Can Be Used to Predict Future Risk
Clinical staging can allow for stratification of clinical risk factors, a study shows.
Rare Cases of COVID-19 Relapse Seen With Pfizer Pill
Rare cases of COVID-19 patients relapsing after taking the antiviral pill Paxlovid are raising questions among some experts.
Company Hid Problems With COVID-19 Vaccines From FDA
Evidence of quality control problems was hidden by a company contracted by the US government to produce hundreds of millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses, a new House committee report shows.
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