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The incidence of primary angle-closure disease (PACD) in a multi-ethnic Asian population is 3.50 percent over 6 years, a study has shown. Increasing age, higher intraocular pressure (IOP), and shallower anterior chamber contribute to the increased risk of incident PACT, while late posterior subcapsular cataract (PSC) is associated with a lower likelihood of developing PACD.

In terms of patient-reported success, the newer, adjustable, anchored single-incision mini-slings (SIMS) were noninferior to the synthetic, tension-free, standard mid-urethral slings (SMUS) for the surgical management of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in women, the SIMS study suggests.

Healthcare workers (HCWs) in Singapore suffer from several unmet needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, including physical, safety, and self-actualization needs, according to a new study.

In patients with severe COVID-19 or sepsis, high levels of neutrophils seem to be able to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS), which might contribute to disease pathology, a recent study has found.

Use of topical netarsudil 0.02% for the treatment of glaucoma results in the development of reversible punctal stenosis, a recent study has found. This inflammation-mediated stenosis can cause tearing and related symptoms and may lead to treatment discontinuation with sufficient severity.

COVID-19 patients remain on the recovery phase 6 months after hospital admission, with persistent fatigue but improving lung function and quality of life, according to a study.