How Physicians Can Respond to Medical Misinformation Permeating the Internet
When patients look online for answers to medical questions, healthcare providers must ensure their patients act upon science-backed medical information.
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Q & A Early Imaging With OCT Improves Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in IRD
Gene therapy has shown potential in treating inherited retinal disease (IRD) by slowing vision loss and improving QOL. This has led to regulatory approval of one IRD gene therapy, with more in the pipeline. Studies suggest that...
Read MoreVR Gaze Training for Retinitis Pigmentosa Supports Real-World Navigation
Alexander Neugebauer, MSc, and colleagues tested the impact of virtual reality (VR)–based gaze training on real-world navigation in patients with retinitis pigmentosa. Eight patients aged 20-60 years participated in the study....
Read MoreHead-Mounted Displays Improve Visual Acuity in Stargardt Disease
Researchers tested four headmounted displays—AceSight, eSight 3, IrisVision Live, and Jordy—for at-home visual rehabilitation of patients with Stargardt disease. Diana Chabané Schmidt and colleagues conducted the prospective,...
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Physicians Running for Office: How Policies Influence Exam Room Protocols
Although many don’t think politics has a place in the exam room, political policies impact healthcare—leading some physicians to consider joining the fray.
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