The HCPLive conference coverage page features articles, videos, and expert-led live coverage from major medical meetings throughout the year.
Registry Shows Preferences for Invasive Procedures in Pediatric Retinal Detachments
RD surgery and scleral buckle appear to be preferred among ophthalmologists—but are linked to further necessary care in children.
Diabetes Could Influence Glaucoma Patient Microvascular Density
Retinal nerve fiber layer density also appears to be influenced by presentation of both conditions.
Geeta Lalchandani-Lalwani, MD: Screening, Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy
Geeta Lalchandani-Lalwani, MD discusses the importance of early DR detection as well as findings from her study that suggest a need for more personalized therapies.
Ranibizumab Biosimilar Shows Similar Efficacy through 48 Weeks
A new trial shows treatment-naive patients with nAMD have similar BCVA and safety outcomes with the biosimilar.
Geeta Lalchandani-Lalwani, MD: Diabetic Retinopathy Progression in a Large Dataset
For patients with ETDRS DRSS scores of 47-53, about 40% experienced 2-step DR worsening by year 5.
Aflibercept Benefits Macular Edema Visual Acuity at 2 Years
Data show patients can decrease annual injections while retaining, if not improving, on BCVA scores over 104 weeks.
Single-Cell RNA Sequencing May Improve Personalized Uveitis Therapy
Lynn Hassman, MD, talks about a promising new technology that can optimize precision medicine in patients with uveitis.
Premature Infant Retinopathy Regression More Prevalent in Females, Minorities
New findings suggest the common ophthalmic disorder in premature infants could be three-fold more prevalent in multiracial infants.
Anti-VEGF Injections Increases the Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
In data presented at AAO, investigators examine the impact of anti-VEGF injections on ocular hypertension.
Women, Asian, Comorbid Patients with Myopia Face Worse Retinal Detachment Risk
New AAO 2020 findings suggest even geographical differences could define retinal detachment risks among nearsighted patients.
Investigational Drug Shows Promise Treating Wet AMD
In data presented at AAO, investigators find BI 836680 shows early signals of bioactivity.
Fundus Images Useful in Detecting Hypertension And Diabetes
In data presented at AAO 2020, researchers discover new methods for detecting different underlying conditions.
New Data Shows Promise for Investigative XLRP Gene Therapy
The study presented at AAO provides an update on previously shared 6-month data from earlier this year.
Raymond Douglas, MD, PhD: Teprotumumab for Thyroid Eye Disease Provides Long-Term Benefit
Raymond Douglas, MD, PhD, discusses data that demonstrate the benefit of teprotumumab in patients with all levels of thyroid eye disease.
Edmund Tsui, MD: A Discussion on AAO 2020 Virtual
Edmund Tsui, MD, talks the new AAO 2020 virtual format as well as presentations that have particularly caught his attention.
Researchers Hope to Standardize Treatment for C. Difficile Infections
Longer studies are needed to determine the effectiveness and durability of CDI interventions.
Deucravacitinib Demonstrates Benefit for Active Psoriatic Arthritis
Favorable phase 2 results with the TYK2 inhibitor for psoriatic arthritis at ACR 2020 coincided with announced positive phase 3 trial results for psoriasis.
The Future of Ultrasounds in Rheumatology
A secukinumab researcher explains why the practice may become the "next stethoscope" of medicine.
Black Patients with Lupus Face Significantly Greater Cardiovascular Risks
New findings show a unique series of markers could indicate particular black SLE patient risks.
Andrew J. Cutler, MD: Neuroimaging for ADHD
Researchers have been unable to leverage new technology for ADHD screening.
David W. Goodman, MD: Pros and Cons of Vyvanse for ADHD
Dr. David Goodman discusses the gaps in ADHD treatment.
Apremilast Provides One-Year Psoriatic Arthritis Benefit, Regardless of Treatment History
A real-world study shows the therapy was slightly more efficacious for biologic-naive PsA patients.
COVID-19 Infection Incidence Low Among Rheumatic Patients
A systematic review suggests patients taking immunosuppressive therapy may not be at as heightened risk of infection as previously thought.
Secukinumab Reduces Synovitis in Psoriatic Arthritis Patients at 12 Weeks
An interview with a study author on the promising findings, and the use of ultrasonography in assessing psoriatic arthritis treatment.
Children with Kawasaki Disease Face Long-Term Cardiovascular Risks
Children hospitalized from the condition face a 14-fold increased risk of MACE.
The State of Pandemic-Era Rheumatology Research
The world is suddenly fixed on the field's most promising agents for an unprecedented virus. It's created a unique situation for specialists to collaborate.
Methotrexate Use Linked to Greater Tuberculosis Risks
The common rheumatic drug was found in a cohort analysis to be linked to greater regional TB outbreaks.
Researchers Look at Different Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder
Researchers find 1 lipid class and 6 miRNAs differed significantly between different treatment groups.
Andrew J. Cutler, MD: Diagnosing ADHD in Pediatric Patients
It is possible to diagnose patients with ADHD as young as 2 years old.
AXS-05 Shows Promise Reducing Agitation in Alzheimer Disease
AXS-05 significantly relieved agitation, demonstrating a change from baseline in the CMAI total score of 15.4 compared to 11.5 for the placebo.