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Peak postoperative high-sensitivity troponin T is associated with increased risk of 30-day mortality among patients undergoing noncardiac surgery

Post-Op hsTnT Linked to 30-Day Mortality After Noncardiac Sx

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Increased risk of 30-day mortality for absolute high-sensitivity troponin T change of 5ng/L or higher
A gene therapy strategy can be applied to retinitis pigmentosa

Gene Therapy Strategy Feasible for Retinitis Pigmentosa

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Reprogramming rod to cone-like photoreceptors by inactivation of Nrl or Nr2e3 restores visual function
Ophthalmology patients are strongly in favor of accessing doctors' notes online

Ophthalmology Patients Interested in Online Notes

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Most patients want to view their clinic notes online, think access will up understanding of eye problems
Patients with type 1 diabetes and low risk for diabetic retinopathy may need less frequent ophthalmologic screenings

Retinopathy Risk, HbA1c Should Guide Frequency of T1D Eye Care

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New recommendations could cut need for type 1 diabetes eye exams in half over two-decade period
The benefits of sharing notes with patients include improved patient engagement and empowerment

Potential Benefits, Risks of OpenNotes Discussed

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Benefits include improved patient engagement, while risks include avoidance of writing candidly
There are currently various tools available for diagnosing ocular allergy

Various Diagnostic Tools Available for Ocular Allergy

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Diagnosis of ocular allergy should be based on medical history, presence of signs and symptoms
Measures of glycemic variability in type 1 diabetes

Glucose Variation Doesn’t Affect Microvascular Complications

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Findings, based on quarterly 7-point profiles, show no influence beyond mean glucose in T1DM
Zika virus may lead to lifelong vision impairment in affected infants

Long-Term Eye Health at Risk in Infants Born With Zika Infection

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Study of 43 South American infants found damage to retinas and optic nerves
A sizable minority of patients need to make contact with health services after outpatient surgery

One in Five Post-Op Patients Need Unscheduled Help

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Most contact general practitioner due to inadequate pain management
The Runt-related transcription factor 1 gene may play a role in human proliferative diabetic retinopathy

RUNX1 May Play Role in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

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RUNX1 upregulated in CD31+ vascular endothelial cells from human PDR fibrovascular membranes