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Alert EU Panel Recommends Luxturna for Inherited Retinal Dystrophy The EMA's CHMP has recommended marketing authorization for voretigene neparvovec for inherited retinal dystrophy caused by RPE65 gene mutations in adults and children.
International Approvals, September 21, 2018
Chemical in Cigarette Smoke May Damage Important Aspect of Vision Exposure to a chemical in tobacco smoke could make it more difficult for people to see in low-contrast conditions, such as low light, fog or glare, a new study suggests.
Reuters Health Information, September 19, 2018

EASD 2018 Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) 2018
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, September 24, 2018
(S)pot Check on Alternative Treatments for Glaucoma Does marijuana, gingko biloba, or bilberry effectively manage symptoms of glaucoma?
Medscape Ophthalmology, September 17, 2018

Point-of-Care Ultrasonography in Family Medicine
American Family Physician, September 12, 2018
TG/HDL-C Ratio and Micro- and Macroangiopathies in T2D
Endocrine Practice, September 11, 2018
Ocular Abnormalities in Congenital Zika Syndrome
Journal of Medical Case Reports, August 8, 2018
Geographic Variation in Pediatric Cancer Incidence -- US
Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, July 16, 2018
Mediterranean Diet for Patients With CKD
Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, May 30, 2018