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Vitamin E May Not Reduce Risk for Age-Related Cataracts
In a study of healthy women, treatment with vitamin E was not associated with reduced risk for age-related cataracts.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Diabetic Retinopathy Independently Predicts New Heart Failure
The presence of diabetic retinopathy in patients without clinical heart disease could lead to subclinical left ventricular dysfunction, according to Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities investigators.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Hormone Use Affects Risk for Age-Related Macular Degeneration After Menopause
In a group of postmenopausal women, current use of postmenopausal hormones and previous use of oral contraceptives were linked to risk for age-related macular degeneration.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Very Early Photoscreening Yields Better Visual Outcomes in Amblyopia Treatment
A retrospective study showed that compared with later photoscreening, very early photoscreening yielded better visual outcomes in amblyopia treatment in preschool-aged children.
Medscape Medical News, April 2008
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Treated Open-Angle Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension Associated With Risk of Cardiovascular-Related Death
A study shows increased risk for cardiovascular-related death in black patients with diagnosed and treated open-angle glaucoma as well as similar risks in these patients with ocular hypertension.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration May Predict Stroke, Cardiovascular Events
A study shows that age-related macular degeneration predicts stroke and cardiovascular events in the long-term in persons aged 49 to 75 years.
Medscape Medical News, March 2008
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FDA Approvals: Flo-Pred, Recothrom, Intelence
The FDA has approved prednisolone acetate oral suspension (Flo-Pred), topical thrombin [rDNA origin] solution (Recothrom), and etravirine tablets (Intelence).
Medscape Medical News, January 2008
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Current Smoking Linked to Age-Related Macular Degeneration
In the Beaver Dam Eye Study, current smoking was linked with an approximately 45% higher odds of developing age-related macular degeneration for 15 years vs never smoking.
Medscape Medical News, January 2008
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LASIK Mostly Effective in Long-Term for Myopia of More Than -10 Diopter
A 10-year follow-up study shows that laser in situ keratomileusis is safe with myopic regression that slows down with time and a high rate of best spectacle-corrected increase in visual acuity.
Medscape Medical News, January 2008
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Diets With High Glycemic Index May Raise Cataract Risk
Dietary glycemic index and carbohydrate intake seem to be significant predictors of incident cortical cataract, according to a team of Australian researchers.
Reuters Health Information, November 2007
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Topical Olopatadine Tackles Indoor and Outdoor Ocular Allergies
In a pooled analysis, topical olopatadine 0.2% was effective for conjunctivitis caused by both indoor and outdoor allergens.
Medscape Medical News, November 2007
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Fenofibrate May Reduce Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy
A randomized controlled trial suggests that treatment with fenofibrate in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus reduces the need for laser treatment of diabetic retinopathy.
Medscape Medical News, November 2007
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FDA Approvals: Combigan and Tasigna
The FDA has approved brimonidine tartrate/timolol 0.2%/0.5% ophthalmic solution (Combigan) and nilotinib capsules (Tasigna).
Medscape Medical News, November 2007
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Children Born Prematurely Need Comprehensive Treatment
The authors of a review suggest best practices to care for children who are born prematurely to decrease the risk for morbidity and mortality.
Medscape Medical News, October 2007
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FDA Safety Changes: Zestril, Zestoretic, Timolol GFS, Lescol, Lescol XL
The FDA has approved revisions to safety labeling for lisinopril and lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide, timolol maleate ophthalmic solution, and fluvastatin sodium capsules and extended-release tablets.
Medscape Medical News, October 2007
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Ciclesonide Nasal Spray Safe, Effective for Children With Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
Although ciclesonide nasal spray has been determined to be both safe and effective for children with perennial allergic rhinitis, increasing intraocular pressure after treatment raises concerns.
Medscape Medical News, October 2007
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FDA Safety Changes: Betoptic S, Fragmin, Doxil
The FDA has approved revisions to the safety labeling for betaxolol HCl 0.25% topical ophthalmic drops, dalteparin sodium subcutaneous injection, and doxorubicin HCI liposome injection.
Medscape Medical News, September 2007
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Pegaptanib and Ranibizumab Slows Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
A systematic review of several randomized controlled trials suggests that both agents seem to slow or stop the progression of neovascular age-related macular degeneration.
Medscape Medical News, September 2007
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Primary and Secondary Interventions for Diabetic Retinopathy Reviewed
Tight glycemic and blood pressure controls are keys for primary prevention of diabetic retinopathy.
Medscape Medical News, August 2007
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Problem-Solving Treatment Helps Prevent Depression in Patients With Age-Related Macular Degeneration
This treatment prevented depressive disorders and loss of valued activities in the short term, but these benefits were not maintained over time in patients with age-related macular degeneration.
Medscape Medical News, August 2007
