Most people view the chin as that facial feature that can be made either more or less prominent. However, the development of the lower jaw is related to how the chin looks. The shape of the face determines the position and size of the chin, and hence its treatment should be individualized based on the […]
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Are home direct-to-consumer microbiome tests any good? Gut microbiome enthusiasts are all in on home testing, but is it worth the time and money to send your samples to a private lab for analysis? According to the USA’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), no. Don’t take our word for it, though; come with […]
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Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami has topped the U.S. News & World Report ranking of the nation’s best ophthalmology hospitals for the 25th time.
Since the ranking began in 1990, Bascom Palmer, part of the University of Miami Health System and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, has received the top ranking 25 times, according to a press release from the institute. The ranking is based on a survey of U.S. physicians.
“We bring together specialists from different disciplines to deliver coordinated, personalized vision care. To take just one example, our oculoplastic
A Mayo Clinic study showed that more than 80% of patients who did not meet prescribing criteria for acute sinusitis were unnecessarily prescribed antibiotics, revealing a gap in adherence to treatment guidelines.
The researchers found that clinicians often relied solely on a 10-day symptom duration to justify prescriptions, ignoring evidence that viral infections — which cannot be treated by antibiotics — can last that long.
They wrote that “symptom duration appears to be an area ripe for antimicrobial stewardship and education.”
Guidelines from both the Infectious Diseases Society of America
A systematic and thorough assessment of the ocular surface is necessary for safe and effective glaucoma interventions, according to results of a narrative review published in Journal of Glaucoma.
The review highlighted novel therapeutic interventions, including preservative-free options, in-office laser treatments or minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, that can preserve ocular surface health for individuals with glaucoma.
In her review, Miriam Kolko, MD, PhD, FEBOS-G, of University of Copenhagen, described ocular surface disease (OSD) as an “often-overlooked condition [that] not only
Welcome to another edition of CEDARS/ASPENS Debates. CEDARS/ASPENS is a society of cornea, cataract and refractive surgery specialists, here to discuss some of the latest hot topics in ophthalmology.
Neuropathic corneal pain is difficult to diagnose and treat, and it is often a source of intense, prolonged suffering and immense frustration for patients. Those who come to us with this complaint have often seen several other specialists without getting the answers and the relief they desperately need. They may feel dismissed, ignored or misunderstood, and they often respond to these feelings
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Many individuals use AI-powered calorie-tracking apps as a tool for weight loss, but these apps may underestimate the calories in the meals, according to research presented at the annual NUTRITION meeting.
“Photo-based calorie tracking apps are very popular, especially for people trying to manage their health or lose weight,” Aaron Hengist, PhD, a postdoctoral visiting fellow with the intramural program of the NIH’s National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, said in a press release “However, the accuracy of many of these apps has not been
More pregnant women and parents preferred maternal RSV vaccination over monoclonal antibody injections for young children, data show.
According to Rachael Porter, MPH, a doctoral student at Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, and colleagues, RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization among children in the United States, “with the highest age-specific hospitalizations occurring in infants at 1 month, emphasizing the need for RSV infection protection of infants as soon as possible after birth.”
The maternal RSV vaccine (Abrysvo, Pfizer) and antibody shots nirsevimab (Beyfortus,
Despite years of research showing that outdoor workers face unsafe sun exposure levels, U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations do not classify solar ultraviolet radiation as a workplace hazard, according to a study.
The study, published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, noted that outdoor workers experience up to 10 times more ultraviolet (UV) exposure than indoor workers and face a 77% increased risk for developing squamous cell carcinoma compared with the general population. Unlike other countries, including Germany and Australia, the U.S. has not implemented
Rates of gestational hypertension among U.S. mothers increased from 2016 to 2024 with varying differences emerging by race, age and BMI, according to study findings published in National Vital Statistics Reports.
Overall, the rate of gestational hypertension increased 73% in the U.S., and was most common in mothers of non-Hispanic Native American or Alaska Native and non-Hispanic Black race, mothers aged at least 40 years and mothers with obesity, according to Elizabeth C.W. Gregory, MPH, a health scientist at the CDC National Center for Health Statistics.
“Hypertensive disorders in