Net Danger? Ophthalmologists Have Their Eyes on Pickleball
(MedPage Today) -- As pickleball continues to take off, especially among older Americans, ophthalmologists are warning that the sport can wreak havoc on the eye despite appearing about as low-impact as a Ping-Pong game in the basement.
In a recent... (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
Source: MedPage Today Primary Care - February 21, 2024 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Optimism ’s Fourth Airdrop Recognizes NFT Creators in the Ethereum Ecosystem
Optimism, a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, has announced its fourth airdrop, this one uniquely focused on NFT artists and creators within the Ethereum ecosystem. This airdrop aims to acknowledge the creative contributions that NFT artists have made to the Optimism Collective and the…#ethereum #optimismcollective #beginner #eligibilitycriteria #ethereuml1 #base #opmainnet #airdropdetails #optimism #optokens (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 20, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Moral Blindness of Putin's Apologists on the Right
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Source: Reuters: Health - February 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Trial Musical Set for U.S. Debut With New Vocals From Darren Criss (EXCLUSIVE)
The musical play inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow‘s now infamous legal battle with Utah optometrist Terry Sanderson is transferring to the U.S, Variety has exclusively learned. But rather than head straight to Broadway, “Gwyneth Goes Skiing” will return to where it all began — Utah — with The Egyptian…#gwyneth #utah #terrysanderson #variety #broadway #gwynethgoesskiing #egyptiantheatre #parkcity #awkwardproductions #linuskarp (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Shingrix Tied to Higher Risk of Ophthalmic Shingles Recurrence
(MedPage Today) -- The recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV; Shingrix) was associated with a significantly increased risk of recurrence of herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO), according to a retrospective cohort study.
Within 56 days after the start of... (Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease)
Source: MedPage Today Infectious Disease - February 15, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Ocuphire Pharma Reports Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ocuphire Pharma, Inc. OCUP, a clinical-stage ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing small-molecule therapies for the treatment of retinal and refractive eye disorders, today announced that the…#farmingtonhills #mich #ocuphirepharmainc #boardofdirectors #ashwathjayagopal #phd #niravjhaveri #cfa #nasdaqlistingrule #ocuphire (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cipla partners with CSIR-CDRI to develop formulation for fungal keratitis
Drug major Cipla on Thursday said it has tied up with CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute to jointly develop a novel ophthalmic formulation for fungal keratitis. The collaboration aims to leverage the combined expertise and resources of both organisations to develop a safe and efficacious drug for fungal keratitis, the Mumbai-based drug maker said in a statement. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - February 15, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Eritrea: 'Himalayan Cataract Project' Conducts Eye Surgeries in Asmara
[Shabait] Asmara, 15 February 2024- The 'Himalayan Cataract Project' team of ophthalmologists successfully conducted a series of cataract surgeries at Berhan Aini Hospital in Asmara on 12 February. This medical initiative resulted in 700 patients receiving cataract surgery and an additional 10 patients being fitted with intraocular lenses. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - February 15, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa Eritrea Health and Medicine Source Type: news
Adam Sillito obituary
Visual neuroscientist who transformed the Institute of Ophthalmology in London into a world-class centre of excellenceAdam Sillito, emeritus professor of visual science at the Institute of Ophthalmology in London, who has died aged 79, described one of his recreations in Who ’s Who as “dreaming of better things”. A lateral thinker who grasped the bigger picture, he carried out research into the mechanics of visual perception that yielded vital knowledge for future treatments. As director of the institute from 1991 until 2006, he transformed it from a backwater on the verge of closure to a world-class centre of excell...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 14, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Penny Warren Tags: Medical research Bridget Riley Science Neuroscience Baltimore Birmingham Source Type: news
SightMD Welcomes J. Kevin Belville, MD to its expert team
SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes J. Kevin Belville, MD to its expert team. HAUPPAUGE, Md., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SightMD, a leading multi-specialty ophthalmology platform in New York, welcomes J. Kevin Belville, MD to its expert... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - February 13, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PER Source Type: news
Syphilis Rates Among Pregnant Women Have Tripled, CDC Data Shows
TUESDAY, Feb. 13, 2024 -- Maternal syphilis rates have tripled in recent years, putting thousands of newborns at risk for infection, a new U.S. government report shows.Left untreated, syphilis can damage the heart and brain and cause blindness,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 13, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Coding changes that will impact radiology practices in 2024
Erin Stephens.The annual update to the Current Procedural Terminology1 (CPT) for 2024 has 230 new codes, 70 revised codes, and 49 deleted codes. In addition, there are 395 new diagnosis codes contained in the ICD-10-CM2 update, about one-third of them describing new ways to capture accidents and injuries. Although relatively few of these changes will impact radiology practices, it’s essential to know what they are and adjust your practice systems accordingly.
Diagnostic radiology
Coronary Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) with CT:
New Category I code 75580 will replace Category III codes 0501T, 0502T, 0503T, and 0504T to ...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - February 12, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Erin Stephens Tags: Practice Management Source Type: news
Home Lighting Tied to Activity Levels in Adults With Visual Impairment
FRIDAY, Feb. 9, 2024 -- The home environment, particularly lighting, may influence home activity metrics in older adults with visual impairment, according to a study published online Feb. 8 in JAMA Ophthalmology.Seema Banerjee, Ph.D., from... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 9, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Understanding The Ocular Impact Of Steven-Johnson Syndrome
The impact of Steven-Johnson Syndrome on the eyes is particularly prominent, resulting in severe eye pain, light sensitivity, vision loss, and, in some cases, blindness. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - February 9, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: William A. Haseltine, Contributor Tags: Healthcare /healthcare Innovation /innovation business pharma & standard Source Type: news
Ophthalmology Surgical Devices Market Size Estimated to Reach USD 12.1 billion, Rising at a CAGR of 4.7% by 2031: Transparency Market Research, Inc
Wilmington, Delaware, United States, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transparency Market Research Inc. - The global is estimated to flourish at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2023 to 2031. Transparency Market Research projects that the overall sales revenue for ophthalmology surgical devices is estimated…#wilmington #delaware #marketresearchinc #marketresearch #healthcare #alconinc #carlzeissmeditecag #johnsonjohnsonvision #bauschlomb #glaukoscorporation (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
