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Research identifies inadequate PPE management in COVID-19 testing centers as source of major cross-contamination

Lack of glove changes at COVID-19 testing centers in Belgium led to major cross-contamination of samples and a high rate of false positive results, research being presented at this year's European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases in Lisbon, Portugal, (23-26 April) has found.

24 Apr 2022

Study determines how much U.S. hospitals mark up the price of cancer therapies

U.S. spending on cancer therapies has risen sharply in recent years. Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital analyzed data on drug pricing from 61 National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers to determine how much U.S. hospitals mark up the price of cancer therapies for patients with private health insurance.

24 Apr 2022

Study assesses whether early targeted treatment of patent ductus arteriosus improves outcomes in extreme preterm babies

A randomized controlled trial evaluates if selective early treatment of patent ductus arteriosus reduces death or bronchopulmonary dysplasia at 36 weeks in extreme preterm babies.

22 Apr 2022

Hybrid alphavirus-SARS-CoV-2 pseudovirus system rapidly measures neutralizing antibodies

Do a person's antibodies work to block the COVID-19 virus from infecting one's system? Are these antibodies also capable of blocking emerging variants such as the omicrons?

21 Apr 2022

Treatment for retinal vein occlusion yields long-lasting vision gains, study shows

New research shows that a treatment for retinal vein occlusion yields long-lasting vision gains, with visual acuity remaining significantly above baseline at five years.

21 Apr 2022

Study reveals how beta activity may control inhibitory brain mechanisms to coordinate natural behavior

Keeping our eyes focused on what we reach for, whether it be an item at the grocery store or a ground ball on the baseball field, may appear seamless, but, in fact, is due to a complex neurological process involving intricate timing and coordination.

21 Apr 2022

Study evaluates the ocular tropism and the possible ocular transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in animal models

Researchers demonstrated ocular tropism of SARS-CoV-2 through neuronal invasion in transgenic mice with hACE2 expression.

20 Apr 2022

Mount Sinai wins $500,000 grant to support continued innovation in pancreatic cancer treatment

The Canopy Cancer Collective, a national nonprofit organization that strives to fuel better treatments and outcomes for pancreatic cancer patients, has awarded The Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai a $500,000 grant to support continued innovation in its multidisciplinary treatment of pancreatic cancer.

19 Apr 2022

New study paves the way for first drug treatment for sleep apnea

A new University of Gothenburg study has paved the way for the first drug treatment for sleep apnea. Compared to before receiving the treatment, breathing pauses decreased with on average more than 20 per hour for patients given the drug.

15 Apr 2022

Colorado moves toward statewide coverage of wastewater surveillance

On a Sunday morning in March 2020, right at the start of the pandemic, an article in Popular Mechanics caught engineer Pieter Van Ry's eye. It had a catchy title: "How Poop Offers Hints About the Spread of Coronavirus."

12 Apr 2022

Differences in symptoms and risk of hospitalization following infection with Omicron or Delta SARS-CoV-2 variants among vaccinated people

A recent study assessed the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 symptoms and the risk of hospitalization in vaccinated individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta variants.

12 Apr 2022

The Mount Sinai Hospital completes full renovation of its children's ED

The Mount Sinai Hospital has announced the completion of a full renovation of its children's Emergency Department (ED), and a newly redesigned area for walk-in, low acuity adult patients.

11 Apr 2022

ADDF supports the need to gather more evidence about clinical effectiveness of anti-amyloid drug

On Thursday, April 7, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) formalized its plan to cover the anti-amyloid drug Aduhelm only for patients enrolled in clinical trials.

8 Apr 2022

Unique immune cell fingerprint can help rapidly identify better treatment for autoimmune disease

Most autoimmune diseases are easy to diagnose but hard to treat. A paper published today in Science proposes using your unique immune cell fingerprint to rapidly identify which treatments will work for your autoimmune disease.

7 Apr 2022

Study finds a significant reduction in the risk of COVID-19 infection among those who always wear glasses

Researchers analyzed the influence of the use of spectacles on COVID-19 risk in a community setting.

7 Apr 2022

UCI researchers reveal the impact of native lipids on rhodopsin signaling and regeneration

In a new study at University of California, Irvine, researchers have revealed the impact of native lipids on rhodopsin signaling and regeneration, which may usher in a new paradigm for discovery of drugs that target G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs).

6 Apr 2022

Study captures the immune effect of COVID-19 vaccine in patients with multiple myeloma

Most immunocompromised people with a blood cancer called multiple myeloma benefited from a third dose of COVID-19 vaccines, a promising sign after it was shown that two doses tended to not be sufficient for them.

6 Apr 2022

Virtual reality psychological therapy shown to work well for patients with mental health problems

In a landmark development, psychological therapy has been automated in virtual reality. With the user guided by a virtual coach, there is no need for a real-life therapist, meaning the treatment can reach many more patients.

6 Apr 2022

Childhood glaucoma poses significant threat to caregiver’s quality of life

Even with more advanced treatments and early intervention, caregivers of young people living with childhood glaucoma face profound challenges with no cure or way to reverse the damage - and always facing the prospect of their child losing their sight.

5 Apr 2022

Animal study provides insights into how COVID-19 can lead to long-term pain

A new animal study has provided important insights into how COVID-19 SARS-CoV-2 -; the virus responsible for COVID-19 -; can lead to long-term pain.

4 Apr 2022

Eye Health News and Research

Latest Eye Health News and Research

Research identifies inadequate PPE management in COVID-19 testing centers as source of major cross-contamination

Study determines how much U.S. hospitals mark up the price of cancer therapies

Study assesses whether early targeted treatment of patent ductus arteriosus improves outcomes in extreme preterm babies

Hybrid alphavirus-SARS-CoV-2 pseudovirus system rapidly measures neutralizing antibodies

Treatment for retinal vein occlusion yields long-lasting vision gains, study shows

Study reveals how beta activity may control inhibitory brain mechanisms to coordinate natural behavior

Study evaluates the ocular tropism and the possible ocular transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in animal models

Mount Sinai wins $500,000 grant to support continued innovation in pancreatic cancer treatment

New study paves the way for first drug treatment for sleep apnea

Colorado moves toward statewide coverage of wastewater surveillance

Differences in symptoms and risk of hospitalization following infection with Omicron or Delta SARS-CoV-2 variants among vaccinated people

The Mount Sinai Hospital completes full renovation of its children's ED

ADDF supports the need to gather more evidence about clinical effectiveness of anti-amyloid drug

Unique immune cell fingerprint can help rapidly identify better treatment for autoimmune disease

Study finds a significant reduction in the risk of COVID-19 infection among those who always wear glasses

UCI researchers reveal the impact of native lipids on rhodopsin signaling and regeneration

Study captures the immune effect of COVID-19 vaccine in patients with multiple myeloma

Virtual reality psychological therapy shown to work well for patients with mental health problems

Childhood glaucoma poses significant threat to caregiver’s quality of life

Animal study provides insights into how COVID-19 can lead to long-term pain

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