Age-Related Macular Degeneration Tied to Heightened Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Findings seen after adjusting for lifestyle factors and comorbidities
Female Residents Underrepresented in High-Compensation Specialties
High-compensation surgical specialties experienced increase in the proportion of female applicants and matriculants from 2008 to 2022
Global Prevalence of Child Myopia Is Increasing
Higher proportion of myopia exhibited in those living in East Asia or urban area and in females, adolescents, and high school students
Socioeconomic Factors Increase Risk for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
However, a healthy lifestyle can mitigate some of the risks associated with low socioeconomic status
Diabetes Complications Tied to Higher Risk for Gum Disease
The presence of dyslipidemia further increases the odds of having gum disease in those with neuropathy, retinopathy
Social Determinants of Health Affect Monitoring for Diabetic Retinopathy
Lower odds of eye-care visits seen for Black and White patients with diabetes living in rural communities with preexisting DR
Global Study Reveals Widespread Micronutrient Deficiencies
More than 5 billion people do not consume enough iodine, vitamin E, and calcium; more than 4 billion do not consume enough iron
First Cluster of Cases of Human Bird Flu Detected at Colorado Poultry Facilities
Sensory Disabilities Tied to Worse Subsequent Mental Health in Seniors
Increased risk for low self-rated mental health, loneliness symptoms seen for older adults with more sensory disabilities
Free Eye Disease Screening Program Engaging High-Risk Adults
Reasons for not having had eye examination include no insurance, no reason to, and cost of eye examination
