It is unclear if eye drops to reduce immune responses of the eye surface, such as topical corticosteroids and cyclosporine, have any effect on the signs and symptoms of blepharitis at 4 to 12 weeks.

Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelid margins, where the eyelashes grow. It can affect one or both eyes and is a common, often chronic condition. It is often caused by bacteria in the eyelids ...

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Background: As COVID-19 infection causes a kidney proximal tubule dysfunction with urinary loss of uric acid. Hypouricemia has been found in patients with severe COVID-19 disease. However, gout is a ...

Despite decades of public awareness campaign efforts, Halloween season continues to result in an influx of preventable ophthalmic emergencies and infections caused by Halloween makeup, masks, ...

The bacterium known as Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an unwelcome visitor in the human body. Serious infections can result when a bunch of these bugs settle together on a surface to form a biofilm—a ...

Researchers have identified a surprising cause of some urinary tract infections: contaminated meat. A four-year study found that nearly 1 in 5 UTIs detected among a group of patients in Southern ...