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
Outdoor Exposure Patterns Associated With Less Myopic Shift in Children
Isotemporal substitution of patterns with ≥15 minutes, 2,000 lux for other outdoor exposure patterns linked to less myopic shift
Clinicians Are Interested in Climate Change Education
Two-thirds to three-quarters of respondents believe it is relevant in their lives or clinical practice
Gaps Identified in Medicaid Provision of Routine Vision Care
Most fee-for-service Medicaid programs cover routine eye exams, but many do not cover glasses or low vision aids
AI Model Has Strong Performance for Identifying Pediatric Eye Disease
Strong performance demonstrated for identifying myopia, strabismus, and ptosis using mobile photographs
CDC Report Addresses Nonfinancial Access Barriers to Care in 2022
12.5 percent of U.S. adults delayed or did not get medical care in past 12 months because they were too busy to go to a provider
GLP1RAs Tied to Greater Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy Progression Than SGLT2is
No difference in ocular outcomes seen between the drugs among those without baseline diabetic retinopathy
