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The National Psoriasis Foundation COVID-19 Task Force has updated its guidelines to recommend a second booster shot for some patients with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis.The task force previously recommended all patients with psoriatic disease receive both doses of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, as well as one booster.

A new study published in Sleep Medicine highlights an uptrend in sleep-related mortality and associated cardiovascular disease outcomes among Black men in the U.S.“Overall, a steady increase in mortality was seen from 1999 to 2008, but the rate remained flat throughout the remainder of the study period. This pattern was observed in Black females and both genders for whites. However, Black

A comprehensive review of data showed that two doses of a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine were safe and effective in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, according to a report in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics.

Toric IOLs are an invaluable tool in the cataract surgeon’s armamentarium, not difficult to use and beneficial for the practice and patients, according to one presenter.At Real World Ophthalmology, Ben LaHood, MD, gave pearls on how to use toric IOLs successfully, based on his research and experience.

The prevalence of acute myocarditis was low in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 during the first 14 months of the pandemic, researchers reported in Circulation. The researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study of 56,963 hospitalized patients with COVID-19 from 23 centers in the United States and Europe from February 2020 to April 2021.

CHICAGO — The Latarjet procedure may be reliable and safe for the treatment of shoulder instability among athletes who participate in high-demand and high-risk activities, according to results presented here. Robert A. Waltz, MD, and colleagues collected and evaluated glenoid bone loss, complications, revision surgery and patient-reported outcome measures among 64 consequence athletes

Health care workers experienced high rates of potential moral injury during the COVID-19 pandemic that were comparable to rates among U.S. military veterans who served after Sept. 11, 2001, according to a recent study.

High add power contact lenses were more effective and stable in controlling myopia progression in children, according to a study published in Ophthalmic Research.

Transit Scientific announced the FDA cleared its support catheter platform for coronary use. The platform (XO Cross) is indicated for guidewire support during access of the peripheral or coronary vasculature and may also be used for wire exchanges and the delivery of saline solutions or diagnostic contrast agents, according to a company press release.

OxfordVR has announced a successful new virtual reality therapy for patients with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and mood disorders with psychotic symptoms. The technology, dubbed gameChangeVR, has users guided by a virtual coach for 6 weeks through safe and immersive cognitive behavioral therapy. According to a company press release, the therapy reduced avoidance and distress, improved