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No Clinician Interaction Needed for Many Online GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Prescribers

Online glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) prescription vendors frequently do not require clinician interaction.
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Omega-3 Supplements Dry Eye Benefits Inconsistent, Study Says

A systematic review reveals inconsistent benefits of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation for patients with dry ...
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Increase in Prevalence of Syphilitic Retinitis Outpaces Rise in Syphilis

Researchers evaluated the prevalence and demographic trends of syphilitic retinitis and syphilis among a large cohort of patients from 2017 to 2024.
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Balance Glaucoma Management With Ocular Surface Disease Considerations

Image Credit: Getty Images Optometrists Anastasia Logotheti, OD, and Andrew Pucker, OD, discuss strategies for mitigating the impact of topical glaucoma medications on ocular surface health. A 78-year ...
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Consumption of Ultraprocessed Foods in Early Childhood Linked to Brain Development

Greater consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) in early childhood is associated with brain development by age 6 years. HealthDay News — Greater consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) in early ...
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Often Co-Occurs With Sleep Apnea

Researchers suggest routinely referring patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension for sleep studies due to a high sleep apnea risk.
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Michigan, Other States See Unusual Spike In Parasite That Causes ‘Explosive’ Diarrhea

A parasite that causes severe, watery diarrhea is spreading across the United States, and health officials in Michigan are racing to explain an unusual surge in cases.
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Bofanglutide Linked to Meaningful Reductions in HbA1c in Adults With T2DM

For adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), bofanglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, is associated with meaningful reductions in hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) levels compared to ...
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Prolonged Sedentary Behavior Linked to Risk for Cancer Death

Prolonged sedentary behavior (SB) is associated with cancer mortality, according to a study published online July 2 in PLOS Medicine. Ziyi Zhou, Ph.D., from the ...
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US Adults Get Health Information From Social Media, but Doubt Its Accuracy

In this study, researchers aimed to evaluate patterns of engagement with health-related content on social media among US adults both with and without chronic conditions.
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Myopia Control Spectacles Offer a Low-Hassle Alternative to Traditional Therapy

Credit: Getty Images Andrew D. Pucker, OD, PhD, identifies mechanisms of action behind various myopia control spectacles and highlights their potential to provide myopia control solutions that are ...
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Optometry’s Recent Legislative Wins Show, Progress Is Earned, Not Granted

Image Credit: Getty Images This commentary, from an AOA Federal Relations & Advocacy representative, explores recent legislative initiatives on the optometric scope of practice and the regulation of ...