Comorbidity

Cataract surgery is a highly refined procedure nowadays.

Systemic and ocular comorbidities are common in the patient who presents for cataract surgery.

Novel forms of a rare genetic variant may contribute to the risk for co-occurring Parkinson’s disease and inflammatory bowel disease, according to research presented in Genome Medicine.

DENVER — For those experiencing chronic migraine, the presence of self-reported psychiatric conditions did not affect the effectiveness of eptinezumab, according to a poster at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting.

Body dysmorphic disorder and appearance preoccupation were relatively common among youth, especially adolescent girls, according to a study published in Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.

SAN FRANCISCO — Results showed costs for total knee arthroplasty increased for patients with a high comorbidity burden, but revenue remained the same as patients without a high comorbidity burden, leading to a decreased contribution margin.

HONOLULU — A higher comorbidity burden increases the odds for in-hospital mortality among adults with pulmonary embolism, according to a poster presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

At 2 years after transcatheter aortic valve replacement with newer-generation devices, approximately 20% of deaths were attributed to advanced HF or sudden cardiac death, researchers reported.

According to published results, patients aged 90 years and older, often referred to as nonagenarians, are at an increased risk for major complications after total hip arthroplasty.