Neurologic features of COVID-19 may be present without positive nasal swabs
January 13, 2022
Informed guidelines are needed to diagnose and treat COVID-19 patients with neurologic manifestations, according to investigators.
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Study: 87% of workers have increased concerns about working in an office amid rise of new COVID-19 variants
January 20, 2022
As the omicron variant continues to surge across the country, putting staff at many practices on edge, waning immunity may be driving an increase in virus infections.
Study finds differences in pupillary sizes between active, resolved COVID-19 cases
January 07, 2022
The investigators believe that, based on their findings, the impact of COVID-19 on the autonomous nervous system warrants further prospective studies and assessment of pupillary function might be a useful test for determining autonomic dysfunction.
Study finds low prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in eye bank samples
January 06, 2022
Investigators say study validates the importance of history-based donor screening while also demonstrating that postmortem PCR testing as a criterion for procurement and subsequent use of tissue isn’t necessary.
High incidence of severe infectious keratitis in South India related to COVID-19
December 29, 2021
Delayed presentations and acute shortage of donor corneal tissues for emergency keratoplasty are among reasons given for adverse outcome.
Addressing persistent long COVID-19 symptoms
December 21, 2021
Investigators have cited the need for pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions to improve the ongoing burden after hospitalization for COVID-19.
Myocarditis/myopericarditis associated with COVID-19 vaccinations
December 20, 2021
A team of Danish investigators have found an increased link between the Moderna vaccination and development of myocarditis or myopericarditis. Meanwhile, the Pfizer vaccination was found to have a significantly increased risk of cardiac adverse effects only among women.
Roche receives CE mark for saliva-based COVID-19 test
December 17, 2021
The company continues to develop testing options that deliver accurate detection and correctly identify SARS-CoV-2 mutations to help patients and healthcare providers manage the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.
Durable therapies for diabetic macular edema amid COVID-19 pandemic
December 07, 2021
Patients’ reluctance to visit a clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic is pushing retina specialists to optimize therapy.