Latest Ophthalmology News
Report IDs Areas Lacking Good Practice in Health Tech Assessment
by modernClinician Editorial Team
In a report published in the January issue of Value in Health, an ISPOR--The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research working group indicates the lack of good practices in three areas of health technology assessment.
Americans Used Less Eye Care in 2014 Versus 2008
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Americans were less likely to use eye care in 2014 versus 2008 but had decreased difficulty affording eyeglasses from 2014 onward, according to a study published online Jan. 24 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
American College of Physicians Releases 7th Edition of Ethics Manual
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Ethical principles are discussed in an updated Ethics Manual, issued by the American College of Physicians and published as a supplement to the Jan. 15 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Study Explores Influence of Genetics, Environment in Disease
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The influence of heritability and environmental factors has been identified for a large number of phenotypes, according to a study published online Jan. 14 in Nature Genetics.
Congenital Ichthyosis Linked to Allergic Disorders
Gene Mutation Identified That Increases Lung Cancer Risk
Genetics, Diabetes Tied to MASLD-Associated Cirrhosis Before Age 50
Family History of CRC Increases CRC Risk Similarly in IBD, General Population
Retinal Imaging Can ID Atrial Fibrillation Years Before Diagnosis
Stem Cell Treatment Feasible for Aniridia-Related Keratopathy
Virtual Reality-Based Digital Defocus Vision Training May Aid Myopia in Children
Highly Aspherical Lenslets Effective for Reducing Myopia Progression in Children