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Veeral S. Sheth, MD, MBA, discusses what ophthalmologists will need to learn about PDS application for patients with AMD.

Assuring Optimal Implant Insertion of Port Delivery Systems for Anti-VEGF

Dr. Michalsky observed challenges in pediatric bariatric surgery, specifically growing consensus on its use, the use of BMI, and access to treatment. 

Marc P. Michalsky, MD: Challenges in Adolescent Bariatric Surgery 

Data show 5 of 20 patients with history of MBS in the study experienced the primary composite outcome of IMV and/or death by day 7. 

History of Bariatric Surgery Improves COVID-19 Outcomes in Patients with Obesity

Factors associated with decreased receipt of ophthalmic telehealth care included older age, male sex, and patients with an educational level of high school or less. 

Disparities in Ophthalmic Telemedicine Apparent During COVID-19 Pandemic 

Investigators noted the relationship of reading performance with visual acuity supports the validity of reading performance as end point in clinical trials. 

Monocular Reading Acuity Associated With Visual Function, Disease Severity 

Episode 3 of Crisis Point examines the regional differences in obesity, from issues with nutrition and food insecurity to the use of the phrase "food desert". 

Regional Differences in the Obesity Crisis

The mean number of injections per year was 6.2 ± 1.4 injections following 1 year of treatment in 2007 - 2010 and 8.3 ±  2.0 injections in 2016 - 2017. 

Number of Anti-VEGF Injections Increase Over Time in Patients with nAMD

Only 1 patient died due to HCV-related complications following liver transplantation.

Survival Rate Lower for HCV Patients After Liver Transplantation

Episode 2 of HCPLive Crisis Point tackles the clinical aspects and potential burdens clinicians face in the pursuit of obesity care. 

Burdens of Clinical Care in the Obesity Crisis 

Baseline VA show slight improvement in aflibercept versus ranibizumab treated eyes, (42.5 letters versus 36.9 letters). 

Aflibercept, Ranbizumab Shown To Improve Visual Acuity in Eyes with CRVO 

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