Lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus) was once used mainly as a traditional herbal remedy. Today, it is gaining attention as a modern nootropic and is being studied for its potential to support memory, focus, and overall brain health. So, what makes lion’s mane so popular right now? Let’s explore the research on lion’s mane, how it […]
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Burnout is not a new concept to radiologic technologists, who at one point in their careers experience burnout. Even the most ardent RT can get caught in long shifts, increased scan volumes, staff shortages, patient and provider pressure, and the inability to move around within a department. The good news is that more and more […]
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Glaucoma is likely to be treated when IOP reaches 22 mm Hg, but research shows that risk consistently increases even at lower IOP levels, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
“In recent decades, understanding of the association between IOP and glaucoma has evolved significantly,” Ashley Polski, MD, of the department of ophthalmology at Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, and colleagues wrote. “However, the impact of specific IOP levels on clinician decision-making to initiate or escalate glaucoma therapy remains an underexplored topic.”
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HELSINKI — Findings from a 10-year audit showed low, stable rates of intraoperative IOL-associated complications at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.
“Moorfields itself performs more than 25,000 cataract operations per year with excellent complication rates,” Rishi Gandhewar, MD, said at the ESCRS winter meeting. “However, IOL-associated complications can be clinically significant and often require further surgeries.”
Cases were identified using Moorfields OpenEyes electronic patient records from January 2014 to December 2023. A total of 193 cases that experienced IOL-related complications
The FDA has expanded its approval of leucovorin calcium tablets to treat cerebral folate deficiency in patients with a folate receptor 1 gene variant, according to a press release from the agency.
Calling leucovorin the first approved treatment for this disease, the FDA said it based its approval on a systematic review of case reports, mechanistic data and other literature.
Severe developmental delays, movement disorders, seizures and other neurological disorders are common among patients with the CFD-FOLR1 variant, the FDA added.
“This action may benefit some individuals with FOLR-1
NEW ORLEANS — Patients who get nicotine through non-tobacco products have similar risk for complications after total hip arthroplasty compared with patients who use tobacco products, according to a presenter.
“The conclusion from this study is that maybe we need to be a little bit more vigilant in the office when we see patients and actually ask them about nicotine use,” Neil P. Sheth, MD, FACS, FAAOS, told Healio. “An additional question that we need to ask in the realm of questioning for the patient is to say, ‘Are you using any other devices with regards to vaping, e-cigarettes, pouches or
DENVER — Low-dose hydrocortisone improved verbal learning, memory and attention among virally suppressed women with HIV, who often report high stress levels and mood disorders that can affect these functions, according to researchers.
“Women with HIV tend to experience high levels of trauma and chronic stress and tend to have a lot of mood anxiety and posttraumatic stress disorder, all of which are robust predictors of cognitive function, particularly as we think of learning and memory,” Leah Rubin, PhD, MPH, MA, a professor of neurology, psychiatry and behavioral sciences and epidemiology at
When I started my practice more than 30 years ago, arthroscopic surgery was well established for the knee, but in early phases for the shoulder. It is now an essential surgical skill in many joint and extra-articular soft tissue surgeries.
The ability to avoid large incisions and iatrogenic damage to structures has not only enhanced surgical skills but also improved patient experience. Arthroscopic surgery has made procedures minimally invasive and practical to perform in cost-effective ASCs. Advances have included high-resolution cameras with light sources to better visualize joints and
Silicone oil-induced angle-closure glaucoma can be resolved with a simple minimally invasive procedure that any surgeon can perform at a negligible cost.
“Single-pass four-throw (SFT) pupilloplasty works very well in these cases and has an immediate, everlasting effect,” Amar Agarwal, MS, FRCS, FRCOphth, told Healio.
Silicone oil is commonly used as a tamponade after retinal detachment surgery. In some cases, the pressure that it exerts on the IOL-iris diaphragm can lead to peripheral anterior synechiae, closure of the angle and increased IOP. This is what Agarwal named silicone oil
ACP recently released updated guidance for respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, vaccination in older adults who are not immunocompromised or pregnant.
“RSV vaccines are relatively new as they were first approved in 2023. This is the first time that ACP has developed practice points on RSV vaccines,” Amir Qaseem, MD, PhD, MHA, MGIN, MRCP, FACP, ACP chief science officer and senior vice president of clinical policy at the Centers for Evidence Reviews, told Healio.
According to Qaseem and colleagues, around 170,000 American adults aged 50 years or older are hospitalized for RSV and