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Retinal Physician
Two retina specialists debated whether LIGHTSITE III evidence supports photobiomodulation as treatment for intermediate dry AMD, weighing modest BCVA gains against natural visual acuity variability, study quality concerns, and FDA authorization status.
Ophthalmology May 18th 2026
Physician’s Weekly
A phase 3 head-to-head RCT of 689 patients found intravitreal brolucizumab preserved visual acuity at 54 weeks while panretinal photocoagulation patients lost a mean of approximately 4 letters, though intraocular inflammation rates were higher with brolucizumab.
Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism May 18th 2026
Oncology News Central (ONC)
The FDA approved vepdegestrant for ESR1-mutated, ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer after endocrine therapy progression, marking the first regulatory approval of a PROTAC drug.
Clinical Pharmacology May 12th 2026
Conexiant
Smartwatch-derived nighttime scratching metrics correlated moderately with disease severity and short-term treatment response in a small pediatric atopic dermatitis cohort.
Dermatology May 7th 2026
A post hoc SURPASS-CVOT analysis associated tirzepatide with fewer six-component cardiorenal events than dulaglutide in patients with type 2 diabetes and established ASCVD.
Cardiology May 5th 2026
Epoch Health
“It’s essentially the same as proving that it’s OK for babies to play with matches, but only if there’s nothing flammable in the area and they’re wearing fireproof clothing.” – William Parker, on over-adjustment in sibling studies
Medical Genetics January 28th 2026