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Rising Temperatures Associated With Uveitis Onset

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January 5, 2021

Investigators reviewed 12 years worth of climate data and uveitis prevalence from mainland China to evaluate whether a connection exists.

"Researchers: Anterior Uveitis is a Manifestation of Zika Infection "

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Samantha Krotzer

December 15, 2020

Researchers say the risk of developing ocular hypertension for patients with mosquito-borne illness is high.

Ocular Sarcoidosis Group Issues Steroid Protocol for Uveitis

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Mary Stroka

December 4, 2020

International Workshop Recommendations for Treatment of Uveitis Include Corticosteroid Eye Drops, Systemic Corticosteroids

Software Can Determine Inflammation in Uveitis

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Bill Kekevian

November 13, 2020

Investigators compared automated imaging measures of inflammation with clinical exam assessment of activity in uveitis patients to determine efficacy.

Gene Therapy Advancing, Immune Response Emphasized

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K. Patricia Bouweraerts, MA

November 6, 2020

Researchers evaluate adeno-associated virus-related immune responses, toxicity and inflammation across various studies on retinal gene therapy.

Findings Conflicted for Benefit of Tocilizumab in COVID-19

November 2, 2020

Tocilizumab may be beneficial for adults with COVID-19 admitted to the ICU, although other findings are conflicting.

Low IOP Associated with Nonresponse to Laser Trabeculoplasty

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Edirin Oputu

October 26, 2020

IRIS Registry data shows which patients respond to laser trabeculoplasty.

Tocilizumab Does Not Prevent Intubation, Death in COVID-19

October 26, 2020

For moderately ill hospitalized patients with COVID-19, tocilizumab is not effective for preventing intubation or death.

Tocilizumab May Reduce Inflammation for Patients With NIU

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Mary Stroka

October 23, 2020

Researchers assessed the impact Tocilizumab had on patients with non-infectious uveitis and found that the antibody reduced inflammation in eyes with the disease.

Originator to Biosimilar Infliximab: NIU Inflammation Recurrence Rates

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Ophthalmology Advisor Contributing Writer

September 17, 2020

Researchers sought to describe the frequency of ocular flares in patients with non-infectious uveitis who switch from originator infliximab to biosimilar infliximab.