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Ocular biometrics help predict progression of primary angle closure disease
17 Mar 2022
Use of ocular biometric measurements can stratify patients with early angle closure at risk for more severe disease, according to a study.
Ocular biometrics help predict progression of primary angle closure disease
17 Mar 2022DOAC use persists in NVAF patients with liver disease
17 Mar 2022
byStephen Padilla
A knowledge gap exists on the effects of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), but most nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) patients with liver disease still begin treatment with these medications, particularly apixaban and rivaroxaban, a study has found.
DOAC use persists in NVAF patients with liver disease
17 Mar 2022Antihypertensive drugs up risk of psoriasis
17 Mar 2022
Use of antihypertensive medications is associated with the incidence of psoriasis, reports a study. Beta-blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, calcium channel blockers (CCBs), and thiazide diuretics result in an increased risk of psoriasis.