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Week in Review: Transient Visual Disturbances During Pregnancy, Pandemic-Related Increases in Astigmatism, Ophthalmology Referral Rates for Patients With Diabetes
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Diagnosis of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma and Mental Health Status
This cohort study examines whether a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma in patients with ocular hypertension is associated with a decrease in mental health.
Hyperpolarized gas helps quantify ventilation defect percentages in patients with asthma
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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Linked to Increased nAMD Risk
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Sotagliflozin effect on HbA1c, weight may vary by kidney function, dose
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ViGeneron rebrands as VeonGen Therapeutics, announces rare pediatric disease designation for VG801
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