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vMed a venue to ‘get creative’ about the future of medicine

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vMed, Cedars-Sinai’s 8th Annual Virtual Medicine Conference, is taking place March 25-26 in Los Angeles.With a focus on the digital tools shaping the present and future of health care, the conference is a place for physicians and technologists to collaborate and discuss how cutting-edge technologies can improve patient care and outcomes.Healio is an official media partner of … [Read more...] about vMed a venue to ‘get creative’ about the future of medicine

Multiple barriers obstruct diet, exercise in patients with cancer

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Many patients with cancer cite lack of energy as a significant barrier to healthy living with proper diet and exercise, but that is not the only obstacle they face.A survey of nearly 2,000 patients found physical limitations from cancer treatment, high costs and lack of motivation also frequently prevent patients from meeting guideline recommendations on diet and … [Read more...] about Multiple barriers obstruct diet, exercise in patients with cancer

Epioxa epithelium-on cross-linking procedure now available in US

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Editor’s note: This is a developing story. Please check back soon for updates.Epioxa, the first FDA-approved epithelium-on cross-linking procedure, is now commercially available, according to a press release from Glaukos.The topical therapy offers a streamlined, incision-free treatment for patients with keratoconus, reducing pain associated with epithelium removal and … [Read more...] about Epioxa epithelium-on cross-linking procedure now available in US

Ndemex aims to be ‘part of daily ocular hygiene routine’

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ORLANDO — Ndemex, a formulation of tea tree oil designed to promote ocular hygiene, is now available.It can be used once daily to help “support good ocular health in the fight against blepharitis and other eyelid skin conditions,” Brent Jones, senior vice president of eye care at Hilco Vision, told Healio at Vision Expo.“We have a very comfortable product that can be used on … [Read more...] about Ndemex aims to be ‘part of daily ocular hygiene routine’