Eye Ointments Sold at Walmart, CVS Recalled Due to Infection Risk
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Eye ointment products made in India and sold in the United States at...
Prevalence of Uncorrected Refractive Error 14.6 Percent in Black Americans
In cohort of self-identified African Americans aged 40 years and older, prevalence of unmet refractive need was 5.4 percent
Vision Impairment Linked to Several Psychosocial Outcomes in Seniors
Odds of depression and anxiety symptoms rose in association with objectively measured vision impairment
Fungal Keratitis Prevalence Twice as High in Rural Versus Nonrural Areas
Many patients with fungal keratitis prescribed antibiotics, steroids
Level of Burnout Higher for Women in Health Care Occupations
Gender-specific factors that have direct link to well-being include job satisfaction, psychological health, and work-life integration
Jill Biden Announces $100 Million for Research on Women’s Health
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY. Feb. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- First Lady Jill Biden on Wednesday announced $100 million in federal funding to...
Novel Protocol Can Help to Rapidly Diagnose Eye Stroke
Significant improvement in mean visual acuity seen within 24 hours of treatment; clinically significant improvement occurred in 66 percent
This Election Year, Health Care Costs Top Voter Concerns: Poll
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Unexpected medical bills and high health care costs are dominating an election where...
Machine Learning Can Predict Eyes at Risk for Diabetic Retinopathy Progression
Model most effective at prediction of two-step or greater progression within one year
Diabetic Retinopathy Tied to Lower Vision-Related Quality of Life
Greater declines in quality of life seen for higher-severity diabetic retinopathy
