Atrophy

In this video, Michael Stewart, MD, professor and chairman of ophthalmology at the Mayo Clinic, explains his view on the current treatment options for geographic atrophy patients.

ROME — In this Healio Video Perspective from the FLORetina-ICOOR meeting, Bart Leroy, MD, PhD, elucidates complications that may occur following gene therapy with Luxturna.

For individuals exposed to athletic-related head contact, glial fibrillary acidic protein may help identify those who are at risk for progressive regional brain atrophy and cognitive decline, per data from Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy.

Aerobic and resistance exercise routines were observed as effective countermeasures to change in heart function that occurs during prolonged time in space, researchers reported.

A phase 1/2 clinical trial found that a vaginal tamoxifen capsule was safe in postmenopausal women with vulvovaginal atrophy, researchers reported.

BOSTON — Patients with lower risk of brain atrophy performed similarly across treatment groups, while those at higher risk performed better on more effective therapy, according to a study at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting.

Apellis Pharmaceuticals announced the FDA approved its product Syfovre, also known as pegcetacoplan injection, for the treatment of geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration, according to the press release.