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Discrepancies in clinical trial patient assessments a hurdle in contact lens comparisons
Lack of standardization in comfort and safety assessments makes it difficult to compare silicone hydrogel and hydrogel contact lenses, according to a recent review.
Initial testing promising for hemostatic hydrogel to treat TBI
A Brooklyn-based biotech firm has announced successful completion of the first phase of a preclinical study conducted with the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research involving a proprietary hemostatic hydrogel to treat traumatic brain injury.
Bausch + Lomb introduces Infuse for Astigmatism daily disposable contact lens in US
Bausch + Lomb introduced its Infuse for Astigmatism silicone hydrogel daily disposable contact lens in the United States.
Top in endocrinology: Benefits of plant protein, hydrogel capsule
Researchers said they launched the first study of its kind to assess the correlation between macronutrients and CVD. They concluded that replacing animal protein with plant protein at dinner could lower CVD risk by as much as 10%.
Hydrogel capsule for weight loss may reduce risk for liver fibrosis
An oral hydrogel capsule for treatment of obesity may reduce liver fibrosis risk, according to an exploratory analysis of the GLOW study presented at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology annual meeting.
ReGelTec Inc receives FDA breakthrough device designation for hydrogel injection
ReGelTec Inc. announced it has received breakthrough device designation from the FDA for its Hydrafil system for the treatment of degenerative disc disease and chronic low back pain.