Although overall cancer mortality rates are declining for Black patients, they continue to have higher mortality rates than White patients for some cancers.
Age and hypertension are associated with increased risks for cranial ischemic complications in GCA, while anticoagulant therapy may offer protective benefits.
More factors affect near add power among patients with presbyopia in their 40s and 50s than those in their 60s.
Continuous tension in the vergence system should be assessed in myopes with early stage presbyopia before, after corneal refractive surgery.
Young adults with myopia who attend school may benefit from lower concentration atropine, which minimizes visual performance disruptions.
Dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) significantly affects patients' daily activities and quality of life, regardless of visual impairment.
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists appear to reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration and primary open-angle glaucoma.
A computer-adaptive testing tool with automated scoring reliably evaluates multifocal contact lenses in individuals with presbyopia.
Doctors in New York used a stem cell therapy to cure sickle cell anemia for the first time by modifying red blood cell production.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs will no longer offer hormone replacement therapy for transgender veterans seeking treatment.
COVID-19 vaccination in early pregnancy (≤20 weeks of gestation) is not associated with increased prevalence of major structural birth defects.
Given the substantial variability in clinical AI algorithms, implementing effective monitoring solutions is highly recommended.